World War II veteran Verle Swenson, 93, arrives at Mitchell International Airport last weekend after visiting the WWII memorial in Washington D.C., as part of the Honor Flight program. Family and friends filled the airport, waiting to greet their returning heroes. The Kettle Moraine High School Band and a bagpipe group provided music. Swenson was Machinist Mate First Class and served aboard the U.S.S. Montauk. During the Korean War Swenson served aboard the mine sweeper, Osprey. (Photo by Linda Valentine)
