Living recipients of the Medal of Honor, their families, and widows of deceased recipients will convene in San Antonio next week.
This will be the first time that San Antonio has hosted the Congressional Medal of Honor Convention.
The convention celebrates those who have received the nation’s highest military award for valor in combat.
The recipients will arrive Sunday afternoon aboard American Airlines “Flagship Valor.”
Their arrival will be marked with a water cannon salute.
During their visit, attendees will visit with educators and students at several area schools during the week.
They'll also attend a gala, emceed by actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, with a musical performance by George Strait, and have their photo taken in front of the Alamo.
The recipients will wrap up the week next Friday by attending a charreada.
The weeklong schedule of events is below, based on media guidance from the association.
Gabriella Alcorta-Solorio contributed to this report.
