Our Story

At Honor Flight Maine, our mission is simple but deeply meaningful: to honor Maine’s veterans by bringing them to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

For many veterans, these memorials are more than monuments. They represent memories, friendships, hardship, pride, and healing. Some veterans never expected they would have the opportunity to see them in person. Honor Flight Maine exists to make that journey possible.

As an official hub within the national Honor Flight Network, we proudly serve veterans from across the state of Maine. Our flights currently prioritize America’s senior veterans, including those who served during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Every trip is provided at no cost to the veteran.

What makes Honor Flight Maine special is the community behind it. Volunteers, guardians, donors, businesses, veteran organizations, and supporters from every corner of the state come together with one shared purpose: ensuring our veterans receive the recognition they earned decades ago.

From the moment a veteran arrives at the airport to the welcome home celebration at the end of the day, every detail is centered around gratitude and respect. Veterans travel together, share stories, reconnect with fellow service members, and experience a day dedicated entirely to them.

Over the years, Honor Flight Maine has continued to grow—not only in the number of veterans served, but in the impact these trips have on families and communities. Many guardians describe the experience as life-changing. Families often tell us they saw their veteran open up emotionally in ways they never had before. For some veterans, the trip provides long-awaited closure. For others, it is simply a long overdue “thank you.”

None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters throughout Maine. Every donation, volunteer hour, fundraiser, and partnership helps us continue our mission and expand the number of veterans we can serve.

At Honor Flight Maine, we believe every veteran deserves to know their service matters, their sacrifices are remembered, and their story will never be forgotten.

Because honoring our veterans is not just something we do — it is who we are.

Our Board Members