Coverage dated September 14, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Hundreds welcome 90 Southern Illinois veterans home after flight delay
Headline from KBSI Cape Girardeau
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) — Hundreds of people gathered at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois on Tuesday to welcome home 90 veterans returning from Mission 17. The veterans spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting the memorials and monuments built to honor their service.
KBSI Cape Girardeau's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Ninety local veterans departed for Washington on Monday as Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois launched Mission 17. The trip follows months of planning, fundraising and preparation. Guardians and volunteers are accompanying the veterans throughout the journey.
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois is inviting the public to welcome home the 90 veterans traveling with Mission 17. The flight is scheduled to depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at noon Eastern time Tuesday and arrive at Veterans Airport of Southern Illi…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) — Hundreds of people gathered at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois on Tuesday to welcome home 90 veterans returning from Mission 17. The veterans spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting the memorials and monuments built to honor their service.
Hundreds welcome 90 Southern Illinois veterans home after flight delay | Since Then
