Guardian Application

Hudson Valley Honor Flight would not be successful without the generous support of our guardians. Guardians play a significant role on every trip, ensuring that every veteran has a safe and memorable experience. To ensure the safety of our veterans, we are very selective in who is invited to serve as a guardian. Hudson Valley Honor Flight recommends that guardians who serve as volunteers on flight day be at least one generation removed (younger) from the veteran they are accompanying.

Being a guardian is a JOB! It will be a LONG day, but perhaps one of the most rewarding “work” days you will ever experience. Duties include physically and emotionally assisting Veterans throughout the trip.

Guardians are REQUIRED to attend a MANDATORY guardian training session. This will typically take place two weeks prior to the flight. FAILURE TO ATTEND TRAINING WILL MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.

On top of supporting our veterans on flight day, guardians also help subsidize the cost of our flight by paying a guardian fee. The guardian fee at this time is $500. Checks can be made out to Hudson Valley Honor Flight. Please do not send payment until our guardian coordinator has contacted you.

Effective May 7, 2025 everyone flying in the US will need a REAL ID, Enhanced ID, Passport or another form of federally compliant identification to fly domestically. LEARN MORE

Food is provided throughout the day and bathrooms are available at every stop and on all buses.

For further information, please contact us at 845-391-0076.

(Please list Your First, Middle & Last Name as it appears on your driver’s license or government ID.)

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Please note that a completed veteran application must be submitted separately.
(S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

Please Review Carefully Before Sending:

The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that:

1. As photographic and video equipment are frequently used to memorialize and document Honor Flight 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 program. I hereby release the photographer and Honor Flight from all claims and liability relating to said photographs. I hereby give permission for my images captured during Honor Flight activities through video, photo, or other media, to be used solely for the purposes of Honor Flight promotional material and publications, and waive any rights or compensation or ownership thereto.

2. I further state that medical insurance is the responsibility of the guardian and I understand that neither Honor Flight 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 Network activities and will not hold Honor Flight, the Flight Provider, or any person appearing or quoted in any advertisement or public service announcement for or on behalf of Honor Flight responsible for any injuries incurred by me while participating in the Honor Flight program.
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