Guardian Application - Midwest Honor Flight

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Midwest Honor Flight

Midwest Honor Flight assigns every Veteran a Guardian to accompany the Veteran for their day of honor in Washington, D.C. If a Veteran does not wish to choose their own Guardian, Midwest Honor Flight will assign one of our trained volunteers to perform this role. From the moment the Veterans are in our hands until we return them to their loved ones in the evening, guardians will be asked to treat these heroes as if they are family and ensure that every Veteran has a safe, memorable, and rewarding experience.

Guardian Requirements:

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 (dates will be announced at the time of selection, must attend one).
Must make a minimum donation by the deadline to cover the cost of the seat on the plane (amount announced at time of selection - 2026 spring amount is $853, total cost is $1,030)
Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID

Documents can be uploaded with this form or emailed separately to [email protected]

Personal Information

As it appears on your government-issued photo ID.

First Name *

Last Name *

Middle Name/Initial - AS ON YOUR ID

Nickname

Gender *

Email *

Cell Phone *

Secondary Phone Number

Shirt/Pullover Size *

Date of Birth *

Street Address *

City

State

ZIP Code *

County (like Woodbury, Sioux, Minnehaha - not USA) *

Have you ever been on an Honor Flight before? *

If so, with which group and in what capacity?

How did you hear about Honor Flight? *

Need to take a break?

Save your progress and come back later. We'll email you a link to pick up where you left off.

Physical & Medical

Are you willing to be a team player and support all Veterans on flight, regardless of your assignment? *

Can you lift 100 pounds? *

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Relationship

Emergency Contact Phone

Emergency Contact Secondary Phone

Emergency Contact Email

Guardian Fitness & Readiness

Guardian Requirements

Accurate information in this section allows our Leadership and Medical Teams to assess fitness to perform Guardian duties. As a Guardian, your duties will include the responsibilities listed below.

I confirm that I am able to: *

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 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.

Medical Conditions

List any medical conditions, physical disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or restrictions that would limit your ability to fulfill Guardian duties. Enter "none" if not applicable.

Training, Documents & Agreement

I understand that I must then complete one of the live Midwest Honor Flight Guardian Trainings prior to the selected flight – dates and locations will be announced at the time of selection *

Document Uploads

Documents are required before trip approval but do not need to be uploaded now. You may also email them to [email protected]

Government-issued Photo ID

Images, PDF, or Word. Max 10MB.

Indemnity Agreement

Please review and sign by checking the box below.

Indemnity Agreement

Failure to completely fill out the entirety of this application may result in my application being return to me or not considered for flights
I also understand that I must bring a current form of government issued photo I.D. on flight day, that must not be expired, and will be REAL ID compliant
I understand that before I am confirmed as a Guardian, I must make a minimum donation to Midwest Honor Flight with the donation amount and deadline to be announced at the time of selection
I also understand that I must then complete one of the live Midwest Honor Flight Guardian Trainings prior to the selected flight – dates and locations will be announced at the time of selection
I also agree to the following:
must be willing to assist all Veterans as needed,
must be physically capable of performing the Guardian role,
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 min. of one hour at times up/down inclines
must be able to walk an 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 may not have other limiting physical strength and agility,
cannot be the spouse or significant other of any Veteran on my selected flight,
and must be between the age 18-75 at the time of flight.

I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this Indemnity Agreement. *

Midwest Honor Flight

Personal Information

Veteran Status & Requested Veteran

Need to take a break?

Physical & Medical

Emergency Contact

Guardian Fitness & Readiness

Training, Documents & Agreement

Document Uploads

Indemnity Agreement