08/23/2026
Detachment members RON AUSDERAN and TOM WEST will be onboard! Detachment Welcome Home detail will have a new post. We will be at the west end of the terminal by the Flags of Our Heroes families where the Veterans turn right to exit the terminal! Join us! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
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FLIGHT #57 - September 2nd, 2026
PARKING INFO FOR WELCOME HOME:
*Members of the public who are joining us at Welcome Home are asked to please park in the LONG TERM PARKING at Fort Wayne International Airport.
ARRIVAL TIME FOR WELCOME HOME:
*We all know that predicting airplane arrival times can be tricky, but as of right now, our Flight #57 is scheduled to arrive at FWA at 10 p.m. We know that sounds late, but coming out for Welcome Home will not only warm the hearts of our honored heroes, it will also leave you with a grateful heart and a smile on your face.
*We suggest that you arrive somewhere around 8:30 p.m.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION:
*You are welcome to bring a folding chair to use while waiting for our heroes.
*Most folks should be able to fit inside the terminal, but as always, we suggest coming prepared for the elements, just in case.
FRIENDLY REMINDER:
*We desperately want the last veteran off of the plane to have the same experience at Welcome Home as the first veteran off of the plane. If you are able, please wait with your family until one of the HFNEI staff members gives the “all clear” of the last veteran coming through the crowd. We appreciate your time and effort in showing gratitude for ALL of our nation’s heroes on this flight.
Thank you for helping us make Welcome Home run smoothly for our heroes!
