The pins are part of a congressional program started in 2012, recognizing people who served from 1955 to 1975.
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From Nov. 4-11, Louisville businesses, buildings, structures, bridges and homes are encouraged to participate in Operation Green Light.
They'll get to see memorials honoring their service and sacrifice.
People are encouraged to help welcome the veterans home when their flight arrives at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation delivered a new, mortgage-free home in Mount Washington to the family of U.S. Army Private First Class Michael Pridham.
If you cannot attend the parade but would like to send Polen well wishes on his birthday, Honor Flight Bluegrass said you can send the veteran a card.
The new setup will allow the public to drive past the parade units, which will be stationary. Organizers are calling it "A Drive Through a Corridor of Freedom."