ONE FLIGHT.
A Lifetime
OF HONOR.
Providing veterans with the opportunity to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.
— THE MISSION
THEIR SERVICE
SHAPED OUR
NATION.
Our mission is to
make sure they
know it.
Gold Country Honor Flight will transport local veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor.
SERVICE • SACRIFICE • HONOR
— HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US?
THREE WAYS TO BE PART OF THE MISSION.
APPLY AS A VETERAN
You served our nation. Now let us honor you with a journey to the memorials built in recognition of your service and sacrifice.
APPLY AS A GUARDIAN
Help make an unforgettable Honor Flight experience possible by accompanying and supporting a veteran throughout their journey.
APPLY AS A VOLUNTEER
Help us honor local veterans by lending your time, talents, and support to the Gold Country Honor Flight mission.
— VETERAN ELIGIBILITY
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
WHO CAN APPLY
Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from December 7, 1941, through July 31, 1991, are welcome to apply. Veterans with a terminal illness receive special priority.
HOW ARE FLIGHTS PRIORITIZED?
Terminally ill veterans and those who served during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam receive the highest priority. Eligible post-Vietnam and Desert Shield/Desert Storm veterans are considered in the order their applications are received.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once your application is received, our team will review your information and contact you when a flight opportunity becomes available. Flight assignments depend on service era, priority needs, and available seating. There is no cost for veterans selected to participate in an Honor Flight.
DON'T HAVE A GUARDIAN?
You can still apply! If you don't have a family member or friend available to accompany you, our team can help explore guardian options for your Honor Flight.
GOLD COUNTRY HONOR FLIGHT
COUNTIES
We Serve
From the Sierra foothills to the Sacramento Valley,
Gold Country Honor Flight proudly serves veterans
across 12 Northern California counties.
- Amador
- Butte
- Calaveras
- Colusa
- El Dorado
- Glenn
- Nevada
- Placer
- Sacramento
- Sierra
- Sutter
- Yuba
At the Memorials
Honoring Their Serviceand sacrifice.
A chance to reflect, remember, and be honored at our nation's memorials.
Many of our veterans have never seen the memorials built in their honor. Standing among the monuments and the names is a moment of recognition many have waited decades for.
- World War II
- Korean War
- Vietnam
- Arlington
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
— THE EXPERIENCE
MORE THAN
A FLIGHT.
An experience
they'll never forget.
More than a trip, an Honor Flight is a journey of remembrance, gratitude, and recognition. Veterans travel together to Washington, D.C. to experience the memorials built in their honor.
REMEMBRANCE • GRATITUDE • HONOR
— JOIN THE MISSION
THERE'S A PLACE
For You
IN THIS MISSION.
Whether you are a veteran, guardian, or volunteer, there's a place for you in the Gold Country Honor Flight mission.
EXPLORE WAYS TO JOIN →
Make Honor Possible.
Their service. Our gratitude.Every trip is free for our veterans. Your support covers their flights, luxury bus travel, meals, and a welcome home they'll never forget.
Send one local veteran to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor.
Sponsor a Veteran →Cover the trip for a guardian who walks beside a veteran every step of the way.
Sponsor a Guardian →Become a 2027 Founding Sponsor and put your company's name behind our first flight.
View Sponsorships →Any amount helps. Make a donation or mail a check to PO Box 194, Jackson, CA 95642.
Get in Touch
Contact UsWe'd love to hear from you.
Questions about eligibility, guardians, volunteering, or giving? Send us a note and our team will get back to you.
Ready to apply? Start an application →