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Honor Flight Northeast Indiana briefs Huntertown council on volunteer needs and fall flights
Summary
Representatives from Honor Flight Northeast Indiana briefed the council on the group's history, volunteer roles and upcoming flights, saying the program has taken about 4,500 veterans to Washington since inception and will run flights this fall.
Representatives from Honor Flight Northeast Indiana presented to the Huntertown Town Council about the nonprofit’s mission, volunteer needs and upcoming flights.
Brian E., who described himself as a Great Lakes ambassador with Republic’s employee veterans group Valor, introduced Max of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana and explained the company’s internal donation process that led to the town appearance. Max described Honor Flight’s origin (first flights for World War II veterans in the 2000s), said Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has run dozens of flights and said the program has carried about 4,500 veterans over the years.
Max said the local hub uses Huntertown as a mailing address and volunteer center and acknowledged the organization’s volunteers, including Lola Weaver, who helps with veteran and guardian calls and mail‑call preparations. He said the group normally runs four flights annually, has increased to five because of waiting lists, and expects to add a sixth next year. Max announced plans to call veterans this fall for free flights and named scheduled flights for September 2, September 30 and October 28.
Max closed by inviting questions and volunteers; council members thanked the presenters for their work.
