Guardian Information

 

Guardian Information

Badger Honor Flight requires every Veteran to be accompanied by a Guardian for the entire day in Washington D.C. From the moment the Veterans arrive at the airport until we return them to their loved ones in the evening, Guardians will be asked to ensure that every Veteran has a safe, memorable, and rewarding experience. 
 
Guardian responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 
  • Assist their Veteran with getting their boarding pass, lanyard badge, and hat at check-in.
  • Help get their Veteran through security and to the gate.
  • Assist in boarding/un-boarding the airplane and buses, going up/down escalators, bus stairs, and in the bathrooms.
  • Spending quality time with the Veteran throughout the day – listening to their stories and taking pictures.
BHF allows each Veteran to choose their own Guardian if they meet these Guardian requirements:
 
  • Spouses or significant others of Veterans going on the trip may serve as Guardians.
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 70.
  • Must be able to walk long distances, push wheelchairs, and assist Veterans throughout the day.
  • 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.
  • Must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Must attend Mandatory Guardian Training.
  • Guardian is responsible for paying a Guardian trip fee, as determined by the Badger Honor Flight Board.
  • Guardian Fee = $500
  • Guardian Fee – Served in U.S. Military = $300
  • Badger Honor Flight reserves the right to disqualify any potential Guardian
    based on the requirements listed above.
Once a Veteran has completed their application, a BHF volunteer will contact the named Guardian and provide them with the Guardian Application.  The Guardian application is not available online since the Veteran names their own Guardian on their application.
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