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Our next scheduled flights are:
May 19, 2010
July 21, 2010
August 25, 2010
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Q: Can my wife (husband) go with me?
A: No. At the present time, we have over 1,500 WWII Veterans on the waiting list and thousands more who will apply. It is doubtful that we will get to every deserving veteran in time. Over 60 WWII Veterans have passed away while patiently waiting their turn. Hundreds more will not live long enough to visit their precious memorial. Can you image how long the waiting list would be if we added non-veteran spouses to our waiting list? The only spouses that are permitted to go are those who are veterans themselves.
Q: How much does it cost? How much money do I need to bring?
A: The cost is FREE for everything (unless otherwise specified below). You do not need to bring any money, unless you intend to purchase souvenirs.
Q: Can my son, daughter, grandson, etc. go as a guardian?
A: Only under certain limited circumstances. Our TOP priority is the safe travel of ALL the veterans. A normal ratio is 8 veterans to 3 guardians. Who will or will not serve as a guardian and how many guardians will be needed is the sole responsibility of the Program Director. That decision is based upon many factors, such as:
a. How many disabled veterans are scheduled to go?
b. Of the disabled veterans going, how many will have to be physically carried on and off the bus?
c. Which guardian applicants are most qualified? Medically trained, active duty military personnel and veterans who have previously participated in a flight are given top priority and serve as leadership members. The applicants physically capable of assisting in the lifting of WWII Veterans are also a top priority. Once the director feels enough of those positions have been filled, other applicants are then considered. Again, these decisions rest solely with the Program Director.
Q: Can I make a donation to Honor Flight?
A: Honor Flight gratefully accepts donations from anyone EXCEPT WWII Veterans. We feel that they have given enough.
Q: How do you decide which veterans get to go?
A: Veterans are flown on a “first-come, first-served basis.” Within the applicants, top priority is given to WWII Veterans and all other veterans with terminal illness. Our second priority is to Korean War Veterans and then Vietnam Veterans.
Q: What if there is no Honor Flight program in my state?
A: If a program does not exist in your part of the country, you will be invited to participate on a flight in your general region of the country. You will be responsible for obtaining travel to and from that region. Example: You live in Minneapolis Minnesota. Once a seat becomes available for you on a flight out of Fargo North Dakota, you would be responsible for getting to and from Fargo. Once there, Honor Flight would cover the cost of the trip from Fargo, to DC and back again.
Q: How are you funded?
A: Our primary funding comes from individuals across the country that recognize the great accomplishments and sacrifices of WWII Veterans and want them to see their memorial before it's too late. Other significant contributors include fraternal organizations and veterans organizations.
Q: Who is in charge of the program?
A: Throughout the United States there are several programs that operate in conjunction with Honor Flight. The individual program directors are part of a partnership called the Honor Flight Network. This governing body establishes general protocols, policies, credentialing, and maintains a national website and oversight of several programs. The Honor Flight Tri-State organization is based out of Cincinnati,OH. You can reach the Tri-state branch at:
Honor Flight Tri-State
Headquarters
8627 Calumet Way
Cincinnati, OH 45249
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Flight Schedule