Phone: (920) 264-9371
Address: 321 S Nicolet Rd Appleton, WI 54914

Veteran Application

Honoring our veterans who served during the Global War on Terrorism

Missions of Honor proudly announces the Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing retreat that honors veterans who served during the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).   Dates of travel are 10/2/2025-10/5/2025. The group will head to New York City to visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Freedom Tower and the Statue of Liberty. The mission will also include several prominent 9/11 First Responders and Survivors as well as distinguished Veterans who will share their messages of resilience and hope. The retreat is at no cost to our GWOT veterans as a way to honor and thank them for their service and will provide a meaningful opportunity for them to heal and bond with other GWOT veterans. “We’re thrilled to once again recognize this very deserving, special group of men and women who served during the longest war in our history. We know many of our vets are hurting so by gathering them together, sharing stories and spending quality time together, it’s our hope they’ll find meaning and heal from residual, often painful memories from their time in the service,” said Diane MacDonald.

* Please note* The Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing retreat is an annual event. A maximum of 60 veterans will be selected to participate and they must reside in our designated service area as well as meet the requirements laid out in the application including mandatory meeting dates*.  Due to its popularity, we expect to receive many more applications than seats available.

Travel Costs are assumed by Missions of Honor and include:

Air & Ground Transportation

Most Meals

Hotel Expenses based on double occupancy

Admissions to venues

Online applications will be open 2/1/2025-3/15/2025 only, no exceptions. Veterans must apply themselves; we will not honor any surprise applications.

*To apply, you must reside in the Missions of Honor service area from these Northeast Wisconsin counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago.

Please see FAQs for more information.

Freedom to Liberty Veteran Application 2025

Missions of Honor proudly announces Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing. Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing is a special mission honoring veterans who served during the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing will head to New York City to visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Freedom Tower and the Statue of Liberty in fall of 2025. The mission will also include several 9/11 First Responders who will share their messages of resilience and hope. This mission is free to our GWOT veterans as a way to honor and thank them for their service and will provide a meaningful opportunity for them to heal and bond with other GWOT veterans. “We’re thrilled to once again recognize this very deserving, special group of men and woman who served during the longest war in our history. We know many of our vets are hurting so by gathering them together, sharing stories and spending quality time together, it’s our hope they’ll find meaning and heal from residual, often painful memories from their time in the service,” said Diane MacDonald. ** Please note** Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing is a one-time only annual event. A maximum of 60 veterans will be selected to participate and they must reside in our designated service area as well as requirements laid out in the application*. Dates of travel are 10/2/2025-10/5/2025. Please note we expect to receive many more applications than seats available. Travel Costs are assumed by Missions of Honor and include: Air & Ground Transportation Most Meals Hotel Expenses based on double occupancy Admissions to venues Online applications will be open 2/1/2025-3/15/2025 only, no exceptions. Requirements, including dates of service and other factors are listed in the application below. Veterans must apply themselves; we will not honor any surprise applications. *To apply, you must reside in the Missions of Honor service area from these Northeast Wisconsin counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago. Please see FAQs for more information.

Please review the important information below and check the boxes before completing the application process!

I understand this is a Service Date Qualified Veteran only mission; spouses, guardians, friends, etc. are not eligible to apply or go along on the trip.(Required)
I understand a REAL ID driver’s license or a passport is required to travel on this mission.(Required)
I understand that if selected I will need to produce a redacted, paper copy of my valid United States Military DD214.(Required)
I understand I will be required to share a hotel room (with separate beds) during the duration of our trip with another Service Date Qualified Veteran.(Required)
I have read the FAQ section for Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing on the previous page.(Required)
If at any time during this online application process you have questions, problems or concerns please contact us at Diane@missionsofhonor.org and we will assist you.

Eligibility for Freedom to Liberty Tour: A Mission of Healing

Eligibility for Service Date Qualified Veterans for Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing retreat must have received at least one of the following medal(s). Check all that apply.(Required)
Which specific campaign(s) did you serve in (check all that apply):(Required)

Veteran Information

Name(Required)
NAME: Please enter your full given name. This would include your full middle name as well as any titles that are a legal part of your full given name. (Example: Jr, Sr, etc.)

Your FULL middle name is an Airline Security Requirement regulated by TSA. In the event you do not have a legal middle name, please enter “NMN”.
Gender:(Required)
Address(Required)
(Ex. 200)
Birth Date:(Required)
Branch of Service:(Required)
Start Date of Service according to your DD 214:(Required)
Date of Discharge according to your DD 214:(Required)

Emergency Contact #1 (Spouse, Significant Other, Parent, Family Member, or Close Friend) needs to be someone available to contact the days you travel and different than Emergency Contact #2) You may not use your own phone number or email address- it will disqualify you.

Name(Required)

Emergency Contact #2 (Someone different than Emergency Contact #1.)You may not use your own phone number or email address- it will disqualify you.

Name(Required)

Preliminary Medical Information

If you have concerns about your mental health or physical condition you are strongly encouraged to discuss this with your physician!
Your answers will not preclude you from joining Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing, but your answers will help us plan for our veteran’s needs.
I use mobility equipment like a cane, walker or wheelchair and/or will need assistance walking long distances.(Required)
I can walk long distances (up to two miles at a time) without the aid of mobility equipment.(Required)
I smoke.(Required)
This information is for planning purposes since all veterans will share a room with one other veteran.
I plan to travel with my certified service dog if I am chosen to go on Freedom to Liberty: A Mission of Healing.(Required)

Please note that this information will be kept confidential!

PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY AND AGREE TO EACH STATEMENT
I understand that if selected it will be necessary for me provide more detailed medical information, along with other necessary paperwork required by the Missions of Honor organization. No exceptions.(Required)
I am willing to fully participate in what is sure to be a physically and emotionally challenging event.(Required)
I understand that my spouse or other family members are not eligible to travel along on this mission.(Required)
I am willing to share a hotel room with a fellow veteran for the duration of the trip.(Required)
I have a valid DD214 and I understand I will need to produce a redacted, paper copy for review if selected for the mission.(Required)
I understand that Missions of Honor strongly recommends I discuss this trip with my private physician prior to flight day.(Required)
I hereby give permission for my name, cell, address, branch of service and email address to be released to other veterans via a flight roster.(Required)
I understand that medical insurance is my responsibility and I understand that neither Missions of Honor, the aircraft provider or bus company provides medical care. I understand that I accept all risks associated with travel and will not hold Missions of Honor, the flight provider, bus company or any person, business or group for any injuries incurred while participating in this mission.(Required)
I hereby give permission for my images captured during mission activities through video, photo, website, or other media, to be used solely for the purposes of promotional material and publications and waive my rights of compensation or ownership.(Required)

Please note we expect many more applications than we can accommodate for this special mission. If your application was selected; we will call you directly in by early April.
Those not selected will receive an email letting them know their status. Note, we do not keep applications on file for a future mission. We wish we could take all of you! Thank you for your patience, understanding and most of all thank you for your service!
Signed(Required)
I have read all the above information, understand its content, and have answered the questions to the best of my ability.
You will receive an instant pop up confirmation and an email upon successful submission.


Missions of Honor Information

Missions of Honor is an independent organization established to create new and innovative ways to honor America’s heroes of all ages. Although similar in some ways to Honor Flight, Missions of Honor is not an Honor Flight Network-sanctioned organization and any similarities between the organizations is unintentional and shall not be, in any way, viewed as collaboration between them.

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