At Honor Flight Chicago, not only do we honor and thank our senior war heroes, but we also inspire future generations by sharing the stories of our veterans and demonstrating the power of gratitude and respect. One of the most impactful and enjoyable ways we do that is through Operation Education.

Our Operation Education Mission

Honor Flight Chicago’s 103rd flight on July 20, 2022, featured 111 senior war veterans receiving their long-awaited and much-deserved Day of Honor, Thanks, and Inspiration. It also celebrated the teachers and students who support or are a part of our rapidly growing Operation Education mission, which connect veterans with local schools to inspire gratitude and service among our youngest generation. Thirteen teachers and students served as Guardians on the flight.

Operation Education Resources

Honor Flight Chicago’s Operation Education prides itself on working with schools to help determine how to best support their goals while also expressing gratitude toward our senior war heroes. Operation Education offers unique resources for educators and an invaluable forum for sharing ideas. 

Operation Education Events

Operation Education’s impact reaches far beyond the classroom. The program coordinates a variety of community events to educate and inspire the public about the service and sacrifice of our senior war veterans and the power of gratitude and respect.

Operation CLIMB

OPERATION CLIMB (Connect Learn Inspire Motivate Build) is a group of dedicated high school students given unique opportunities to connect with veterans, support the mission of Honor Flight Chicago and develop skills to become productive members of their communities. From one of our alumni, now attending the Naval Academy at Annapolis:

“Honor Flight Chicago’s Operation Climb has opened my eyes to the importance of the profession I am pursuing. Through the welcome parades, the interaction with veterans and their families, and seeing the commitment of our volunteers, I’ve seen just how much sacrifice really means to people. I absolutely love the group I was lucky enough to meet; they inspire me to take actions that are bigger than myself. Above all else, I’ve learned that I walk in the footsteps of giants, and that the best way to honor them is to show gratitude and pay it forward.”

If you have any questions email us at climb@honorflightchicago.org!

Calling All Scouts

CALLING ALL SCOUTS! Honor Flight Chicago has developed a scout program that helps students learn more about senior war veterans, Honor Flight Chicago as an organization, and how to share important stories about our shared history.

Click the button to learn more about our program and our exclusive patch your group can earn.

If you have any questions email us at hfcscoutcoordinator@honorflightchicago.org!

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Are you interested in learning more about Operation Education or getting your school involved? If so, please contact us today at oped@honorflightchicago.org.