Policy:

• Spouses or significant others of Veterans going on the flight are not eligible to be Guardians.
• Must be between the ages of 18-69.
• 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, up/down stairs; walking an estimated 10,000+ steps on flight day; and experiencing possible heat, cold or rain.
• Must be able to push your Veteran in a wheelchair for a minimum of one hour at a time including up and down inclines.
• Must be capable of independent communication with Veterans, Badger Honor Flight staff, and others.
• Must not be visually impaired (legally blind).
• Must not require the assistance of a service dog.
• Must not require use of canes, crutches, walkers, slings, or have back issues, casts, or other conditions limiting physical strength and agility, etc.
• Must attend Mandatory Guardian Training.
• Guardian is responsible for paying a Guardian trip fee, as determined by Badger Honor Flight Board.
• Guardian Fee = $500
• Guardian Fee – Served in US Military = $300
• Badger Honor Flight reserves the right to disqualify any potential Guardian based on the requirements listed above.