Honor Flight plans drive-through veteran celebration
FORT WAYNE â Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is presenting âA Drive Thru Salute to All Veteransâ to be held in the parking lot of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., on Saturday, June 12, from 10-11:30 a.m.
Vehicles are asked to enter from Parnell and exit onto Coliseum after navigating the celebration corridor.
The event is planned as an opportunity for Honor Flight Northeast Indiana to stay connected with all veterans, including those who have patiently waited for clearance to resume Honor Flights. Veterans who have not yet signed up for a future flight will be invited to do so through applications and information on how to sign up, which will be distributed to each vehicle via a goody bag while supplies last.
2021 Honor Flights will require COVID-19 vaccinations
Information submitted Sunday, April 25, 2021 10:19 PM
OHIO & INDIANA – The Honor Flight Network 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 is taking these precautions, among other COVID-19 safety measures, to ensure the health and safety of all those who travel with them. Some Honor Flight veterans are in the CDC’s high-risk categories and reside in assisted living facilities with other vulnerable populations. At 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, said Honor Flight officials.
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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.
Coronavirus Roundup
WorkOne Northeast sets reopen dates
WorkOne Northeast career centers in Fort Wayne, Marion and Auburn will reopen to the public Feb. 1 by appointment only.
Centers in Angola, Bluffton, Columbia City, Decatur, Huntington, Kendallville, LaGrange and Wabash will reopen by appointment only beginning the week of Feb. 8.
People can make appointments by calling the centers. The locations and phone numbers for the centers can be found at www.neinworks.org/workone-locations.
Safety precautions must be followed in the centers, including wearing masks and social distancing.
Spring Honor Flights canceled
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has canceled three spring flights planned for April 28, May 26, and June 9 because of the coronavirus. These were rescheduled flights originally planned for last fall to replace spring flights one year ago.