Veteran Application
Honor Flight Maine proudly recognizes and honors all Maine veterans for their dedicated service by providing them with the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC, to visit and reflect at their memorials.
Eligibility is straightforward and determined by one simple question: “Did you serve?” (We do not require a DD-214 form, as it includes sensitive personal information.) Importantly, it does not matter which branch of the military a veteran served in, the length of their service, their rank, or whether their service was overseas, stateside, or in combat.
When selecting veterans for upcoming trips, we sort our database by age, starting with the eldest. The only exception to this policy pertains to veterans living with life-limiting illnesses who have a doctor’s affirmation indicating they likely have less than a year to live. These veterans are prioritized and placed on the next available trip.
Each veteran will travel to Washington, DC, accompanied by a guardian (escort) for the weekend. It is crucial to understand that the guardian cannot be the veteran’s spouse, partner, or significant other. Typically, guardians are chosen from among the veteran’s
children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or close friends. Furthermore, we cannot assign a veteran to a trip until their guardian’s application has been submitted and
received.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
As photographic and video equipment are frequently used to memorialize and document Honor Flight Maine trips and events, his/her image may appear in a public forum, such as the media or a website, to acknowledge, promote or advance the work of the Honor Flight Maine program.
I hereby release the photographer and Honor Flight Maine from all claims and liability relating to said photographs. I hereby give permission for my images captured during Honor Flight Maine activities through video, photo, or other media, to be used solely for the purposes of Honor Flight Maine promotional material and publications, and waive any rights or compensation or ownership thereto.
I further state that medical insurance is the responsibility of the veteran and I understand that neither Honor Flight Maine nor the provider of free private aircraft (“Flight Provider”) provides medical care. I understand that I accept all risks associated with travel and other Honor Flight Maine activities and will not hold Honor Flight Maine, the Flight Provider, or any person appearing or quoted in any advertisement or public service announcement for or on behalf of Honor Flight Maine responsible for any injuries incurred by me while participating in the Honor Flight Maine program.
