About Us

Our Story

Founded in 2014, Honor Flight Maine was created with one simple but powerful purpose: to ensure that no veteran's service is ever forgotten. We believe that every veteran deserves more than our gratitude—they deserve to see firsthand the memorials built in their honor, to stand beside fellow veterans who share their experiences, and to hear the words that many waited a lifetime to receive: "Welcome home." Honor Flight Maine provides eligible Maine veterans with an all-expenses-paid journey to Washington, D.C., where they visit the memorials dedicated to the sacrifices they made in defense of our nation. While the monuments are breathtaking, it is the moments in between that leave the greatest impact—the conversations, the shared memories, the healing, the laughter, the tears, and the pride that comes from being surrounded by a grateful nation. For many veterans, this is more than a trip. It is a chance to reconnect with brothers and sisters in arms, find closure from difficult memories, and create new ones with family members, volunteer guardians, and the communities that proudly support them. Honor Flight Maine is 100% volunteer-run and volunteer-organized. Every board member, guardian, medical volunteer, airport greeter, fundraiser, and event volunteer gives their time because they believe our veterans deserve nothing less. There are no paid staff members—only passionate individuals committed to serving those who once served us. Every flight is funded entirely through the generosity of individuals, businesses, civic organizations, foundations, and community partners who share our mission. Because of their support, our veterans never pay for their Honor Flight. This extraordinary experience is our gift to them—a small token of appreciation for the immeasurable sacrifices they made on behalf of our country. Our veterans answered the call when America needed them. Now it is our turn to answer theirs. At Honor Flight Maine, we are more than an organization—we are a family united by gratitude, patriotism, and a promise that every veteran will know their service mattered. As long as there are heroes waiting to be honored, we will continue our mission, one flight, one handshake, and one heartfelt "thank you" at a time. Because freedom is never free, and gratitude should never wait.