NOTICE: This is the GUARDIAN APPLICATION; Veterans and Volunteers will find a separate application online. To be considered for a Guardian on flight, you MUST adhere to the following qualifications:

• Must be between the age 18-75 at the time of flight
• Must not be the spouse or significant other of any Veteran on the assigned flight
• Must be willing to assist all Veterans as needed
• Must be physically capable of performing the Guardian role, which includes assisting Veterans getting in/out of seats and wheelchairs; up/down escalators; and up/down stairs
• Must be able to push your Veteran in a wheelchair for a minimum of one hour at a time including up and down inclines (estimated 10 miles total throughout the day)
• Must be capable of independent communication with Veterans, Midwest Honor Flight Crew, and others
• Must not require use of canes, crutches, walkers, slings, have back issues, casts, portable oxygen, or other limiting physical strength and agility
• Must attend Mandatory Guardian/Crew Training (two dates will be announced at the time of selection, must attend one)
• Must make a minimum donation by the deadline to cover expenses incurred on flight day (amount announced at time of selection - 2023 spring amount was $853)

​Because they play such a significant role in our program, Midwest Honor Flight reserves the right to disqualify any Guardian based upon the requirements listed above or require additional information/medical screening to ensure the safety of all Veterans on flight.

Have you flown with us before? 
DO NOT fill out a new application. 
Rather, fill out THIS FORM to "Re-Up" for future Missions

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