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Veterans fly on a first-come, first-served basis. Within the applicant pool, top priority is currently given to World War II veterans, Korean War veterans and Vietnam veterans, in that order, followed by veterans from more recent service eras. Veterans with serious health conditions are given higher priority to fly no matter when they submitted their application.

For those who’ve already applied, if there have been no health changes, they will receive a postcard in the mail prior to the mission they will be invited to fly. If the application has already been filed, rest assured that we have it on file. There is no need to reapply. Veteran applications are carefully reviewed by the Honor Flight Syracuse Health & Safety Team to ensure that our Veterans are kept safe and their needs are met.

If there has been a recent change in health status, please set up a health screening phone call either by e-mail: contact@honorflightsyracuse.org…or call 855-433-5633.

Right now, for healthy Vietnam veterans, the wait time to fly is approximately 3 years from the date they apply.

There is NO cost to the veteran. You do not need to bring any money, unless you intend to purchase souvenirs.
Absolutely. But it is your family’s responsibility to get there and back. Your assigned Guardian must remain with you at all times and you will not be permitted to leave the Memorial areas. There is no additional bus space for families so they need to make their own travel arrangements while in D.C.
The veteran may choose any family member or friend, age 18 or older, to be their guardian for the day, as long as they are physically capable. Our top priority is the safe travel of the veterans. If no family or friends are available, Honor Flight Syracuse will assign a guardian.

Please e-mail contact@honorflightsyracuse.org or call 855-433-5633. Leave your contact information and we will get back to you quickly. And…thank you!

Yes we do! It’s called “Flags of our Heroes.” Contact Nate Bradley at Flagsofour Heroes@HonorFlightSyracuse.org or leave a message at 855-433-5633.

Honor Flight Syracuse has an experienced volunteer team who can come to meetings, activities and Honor Flight fundraisers. To arrange, please forward available details to Mark Vilardi: MVilardi@HonorFlightSyracuse.org, or by phone: 855-433-5633. An Honor Flight Syracuse representative will follow-up directly.

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