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 U.S. Army veteran James “Jim” Streeter, left, and U.S. Army veteran Blaine Marceau visit Washington, D.C. during the recent Upper Peninsula Honor Flight. Veterans visited D.C.-area landmarks during their trip.

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U.S. Navy veteran James “Jim” St. Peters, U.S. Army veteran Blaine Marceau and U.S. Air Force veteran Neal Brown visit Washington, D.C. during the recent Upper Peninsula Honor Flight.

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From left, U.S. Army veteran Blaine Marceau; Shari Smith, activities director for Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti; and U.S. Air Force veteran Neal Brown visit Washington, D.C. during the recent Upper Peninsula Honor Flight. Veterans visited D.C.-area landmarks during their trip. (Photos courtesy of MVHDDJ)

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LANSING — Four veteran members from Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti in May traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of the most recent Upper Peninsula Honor Flight.

Blaine Marceau, a U.S. Army veteran; James “Jim” St. Peters, a U.S. Navy veteran; James “Jim” Streeter, a U.S. Army veteran; and Neal Brown, a U.S. Air Force veteran, joined 80 veterans on the flight, which transports Upper Peninsula veterans to Washington, D.C., for the day to see the memorials that stand in their honor.

The veterans received a parade escort to Delta County Airport in Escanaba and traveled by bus to tour D.C.-area landmarks including the World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and National Mall.

Shari Smith, activities director for MVHDJJ and Susannah LaCombe, registered nurse manager for MVHDJJ accompanied the members on their trip.

“It’s pretty special to be able to share this trip with our members,” Smith said. “Jim, Blaine, Neal and Jim are all veterans of the Vietnam War so I know visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be of special importance to them.

“I am excited for the community to come out and support the veterans as they depart the plane and give them a welcome home they deserve.”