What is a Guardian and Who Qualifies
Western ND Honor Flight allows Veterans to request a personal Guardian to accompany them on the trip only when assistance is required for specific mobility or medical needs.
Guardians must be physically capable of assisting the Veteran throughout the journey, including tasks such as handling carry-on luggage, assisting with wheelchairs, and understanding the Veteran’s medical conditions, medications, and care requirements.
In accordance with Western ND Honor Flight guidelines, spouses, significant others, partners, and fiancées are not eligible to serve as Guardians. These trips are dedicated to honoring Veterans, and limited space and resources must remain focused on serving as many Veterans as possible. In addition, experience has shown that the camaraderie and shared experiences among fellow Veterans can be meaningful and healing.
To ensure every Veteran receives the support they need, Western ND Honor Flight provides Honor Flight volunteers and medical staff who are available throughout the trip to assist with additional care and support.
Duties of a Guardian
- The Guardian will stay in the same hotel room with the Veteran.
- The Guardian must be able to push the wheelchair of the Veteran, if needed.
- The Guardian must be able to carry their own luggage as well as the Veteran’s.
- The Guardian must understand the Veteran’s medical conditions, medications, and care requirements.
- You must be able to assist with lifting and mobility services to the Veteran you are a Guardian for, if needed. This requires all Guardians to be in good physical shape.
- Please be aware that the Honor Flight committee may ask you to assist with other Veterans.
- The Guardian will not leave the Veteran unattended at any time.
- Spouses, significant others, partners, or fiancées are not eligible to serve as Guardians.
- The fee for a Guardian is $1,400.00, which will cover airline, hotel, bus and meals.
- Submit payment online at westernndhf.org by selecting Forms and Applications, then Pre-Flight Forms-Volunteers/Guardians. Scroll to For Guardians and click Guardian Payment Form.
- You can also mail the check to Western ND Honor Flight, P.O. Box 265, Bismarck, ND 58502. Guardian fee should be paid before the pre-flight meeting.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Your name must match EXACTLY to the government issued picture I.D. that you plan to use at the airport security checkpoints. Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States.
ONLINE FORM: Please fill out the online form in its entirety. Click the button below to get started.
MAIL-IN APPLICATIONS: If you would prefer to mail in your application, please download our paper application form. Our mailing address is provided on all the forms. Please note: For mail in applications, date stamp is the date of acceptance. We look forward to hearing from you!
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