Q:  Can my wife (husband) go with me?

A:  No.  It is doubtful that we will get to every deserving veteran in time.  Many WWII Veterans have passed away while patiently waiting their turn to go to Washington, DC.  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. Guardians are required to pay their own expenses.

Q:  Can I make a donation to Emerald Coast Honor Flight?

A:  Honor Flight gratefully accepts donations from anyone EXCEPT WWII Veterans.  We feel that Vets 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. 

Q:  How are you funded?

 A:  Emerald Coast Honor Flight receives corporate funding from Baptist Health Care and Humana Veterans Healthcare Services, but no government sponsorship.  Our funding comes primarily from individuals across the region that recognize the great accomplishments and sacrifices of Veterans and wants them to see their memorial before it’s too late.