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Applications

Honoring WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War Veterans with a trip to their war Memorials

Rio Grande Honor Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s WWII, Korean and Vietnam War veterans. We serve southern New Mexico and El Paso area. Our mission is to fly as many of these war veterans as we can from to Washington, D.C., to visit their memorials at no cost to them.

Veterans

Only Veterans who are Honorably Discharged are eligible to go on an Honor Flight. Veterans with a General Discharge (under honorable conditions) or Other than Honorable Discharge are not eligible.

 

WWII veterans (Served between December 7, 1941, & December 31, 1946). These veterans are given priority due to their age. 

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Korean War veterans (Served between June 25, 1950, & January 31, 1955)  


Vietnam War veterans (Served between February 28, 1961, & May 7, 1975)

 

Applicants are placed on the waiting list in the order that they are received. Priority is given to WWII and Korean War veterans. Veterans with a life-limiting illness are given priority consideration.

 

Rio Grande Honor Flight encourages you to apply and spread the word among your friends and family. We are always looking for new veterans we can honor with a trip to see their memorials. And—we always need guardians to help ensure that the trip is a smashing success.​

Guardians

Spouses are Not eligible to serve as a Family Guardian.

 

Rio Grande Honor Flight relies on guardians to ensure a safe and memorable experience for our veterans. Guardians assist with luggage, wheelchairs, and meals, and must be healthy and self-sufficient due to the physical demands. Veterans travel free, while guardians volunteer and cover their own expenses.

 

Interested? Complete the application, and our Flight Team will contact you about this unique opportunity.

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