Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1218 President Tom White, right, presents a ,520 check to Joe Alexander, president of Ozarks Honor Flight, during a welcome home celebration Sept. 21 for returning World War II veterans at the Springfield-Branson National Airport.

An area organization is challenging other entities in the region to join it in raising funds for the Ozarks Honor Flight program, which recognizes the efforts of World War II veterans.

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