In October of last year, Jasper County Freedom Flight organizers provided an opportunity for more than 160 local veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam to take a day-long trip to the nation’s capital to view memorials erected in honor of their military service.

It was not the first time Jasper County has honored its wartime veterans, nor would it be the last. That distinction will be held for the upcoming 2013 flight to Washington, D.C. Fundraising efforts already are under way, and now organizers are beginning to accept applications for the final flight.

Any wartime veteran who entered military service from Jasper County, or who currently resides in Jasper County, is eligible to participate. The flight is tentatively scheduled for May of 2013.