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By the People, for the People
Antioch Baptist Youth Host Honor Flight Meet and Greet
Upcoming missions bring together veterans and guardians for fellowship and preparation
Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:18pm
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The Antioch Baptist Church youth group hosted a meet-and-greet event for participants in upcoming Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands missions. The gathering brought together veterans and their guardians to build relationships, share stories, and prepare for their upcoming trips to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials honoring their service.
Why it matters
Honor Flight provides no-cost trips for veterans to visit memorials in the nation's capital, an important opportunity to recognize their sacrifice. The meet-and-greet helps ensure both veterans and guardians are supported and ready for the meaningful experience ahead.
The details
The event included a training session for guardians, followed by veterans arriving and being introduced to their assigned guardians. Organizers said the gathering serves as an important time for participants to connect before traveling together. Additional Honor Flight missions are scheduled in the coming months at churches in the region.
- The meet-and-greet was held on Sunday evening.
- Upcoming Honor Flight missions are set for September 18-20, October 2-4, and October 16-18.
The players
Antioch Baptist Church
A local church that hosted the meet-and-greet event for Honor Flight participants.
Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands
An organization that provides no-cost trips for veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C., honoring their service and sacrifice.
What’s next
Additional Honor Flight missions are scheduled in September, October, and November at churches in the Appalachian Highlands region.
The takeaway
The Antioch Baptist Church event highlights the important work of Honor Flight in recognizing veterans, while also showcasing the local community's efforts to support and prepare participants for these meaningful trips to the nation's capital.
