Veterans with Honor Flight Chicago pose for a group photo at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026. Honor Flight Chicago’s mission is to honor, thank, and inspire by building awareness and appreciation for veterans of the Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

A ceremonial wreath is displayed at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026. The wreath was placed during an event hosted by Honor Flight Chicago to recognize and honor World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans visiting the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

A U.S. Army veteran with Honor Flight Chicago reads a granite inscription at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2026. Honor Flight Chicago brought World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to the National Capital Region to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Karen Knight, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team flight chief, speaks with a veteran following a performance by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va, July 29, 2026. The performance was part of an event hosted by Honor Flight Chicago to recognize and honor World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans during their visit to the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

Ceremonial guardsmen with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perform at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2026. The performance was part of an event hosted by Honor Flight Chicago to recognize and honor World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans during their visit to the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

Ceremonial guardsmen with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perform at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2026. The performance was part of an event hosted by Honor Flight Chicago to recognize and honor World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans during their visit to the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

Ceremonial guardsmen with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perform at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2026. The performance was part of an event hosted by Honor Flight Chicago to recognize and honor World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans during their visit to the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

Veterans with Honor Flight Chicago photograph the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team during a performance at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2026. The event honored the service and sacrifice of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans during their visit to the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

Veterans and volunteers with Honor Flight Chicago gather at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2026. At the event, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed to recognize and honor Chicago World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans during their visit to the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard presents the colors during an event at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026. The Honor Flight Chicago event honored military veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

Patrick Lloyd, a WWII U.S. Navy veteran, greets members of the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026. The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard participated in an event hosted by Honor Flight Chicago to recognize and honor World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)