BALTIMORE, Md - Seven members from the Fort McHenry Composite Squadron and one prospective cadet joined with members from the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army, the Boy Scouts of America and the Enlisted Spouses Club in greeting over 100 World War II veterans at Baltimore Washington International Airport on June 5, 2010. The event, one of many sponsored by the Honor Flight Network each year, was the second such occasion attended by the Fort McHenry Squadron during the 2010 season.

For the 82 veterans on two flights from New York and the 28 veterans from Ohio the greeting was a complete surprise as volunteers lined up at the gate to cheer, applaud and shake hands with the heroes of World War II. The event was emotional for the veterans, the volunteer greeters and even bystanders in the terminal who joined in to show their appreciation to those who ensured our freedom today.

BALTIMORE, Md – Eight members of the Fort McHenry Composite Squadron, along with four family members, joined with members of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army and the Fort Meade Enlisted Spouses Club in greeting 230 World War II veterans as they arrived at Baltimore Washington International Airport on Saturday, 01 May 2010. The event, one of many such events throughout the spring and summer months, was organized by the Honor Flight Network and was opened to the local community and military service members who wish to participate in greeting the veterans.