FORT WAYNE â The Honor Flight Network said Friday it will require that all participants on 2021 Honor Flight trips be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Currently, all trips are on hold until at least Aug. 15. Honor Flight said it is taking these precautions, among other COVID-19 safety measures, to ensure the health and safety of all those who travel on its trips to Washington, D.C., to visit war memorials
Some Honor Flight veterans are in high-risk categories and reside in assisted living facilities with other vulnerable populations, the organization said.
âAt this time, requiring that all participants be fully vaccinated is the best step we can take to keep our veterans safe while experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,â Honor Flight said.