Honor Flight
Central Coast California
Honor Flight Central Coast California has a single mission: to take our veterans to Washington, DC to visit the memorials that pay tribute to their military service. We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides veterans from Southern Monterey County through Ventura County with no-cost “Tour of Honor” trips.
What We Have Accomplished
Since our inception in 2014, Honor Flight Central Coast has honored more than 650 local veterans with all-expenses paid group trips to Washington, DC. We celebrate veterans and their incredible stories and thank them for their service. Each flight is a tribute, every moment is precious, and every veteran is a hero. Join us in showing gratitude and ensuring that veteran sacrifices are never forgotten. Let’s create lasting memories together.
Local Veterans Served
WWII Veterans
Korea Veterans
Vietnam Veterans
Other War Eras
Veterans
We encourage all veterans to submit applications to join a trip. Applications are prioritized first by when the veteran served, then by when the application is received.
Guardians
Guardians play a significant role in accompanying veterans on Tour of Honor trips. Guardians are responsible for ensuring every veteran has a safe and memorable experience.
Donate
In May 2014, Honor Flight Central Coast California took its first group of veterans from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to Washington D. C. To date we have taken over 660 veterans on their “Tour of Honor” at no cost to them. We rely solely on donations to fund our trips.
From Our Veterans
We recognize that many veterans may feel hesitant about taking an Honor Flight. A considerable number share feelings of unworthiness or uneasiness ahead of the trip, but return with a different perspective.
“Heartfelt experience, tearful stories. A great honor to meet and share this trip with all these heroes. Laughter & Comradery. Now are all my new families, buddies and Brothers and Sisters. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Phillip T.
– Vietnam
“Wonderful Trip – so meaningful. So healing and rewarding. Thank you.”
Esteban V.
– Vietnam
“It was an honor and a pleasure to be a member of this flight! Thank you! It was an honor to serve my country and I never considered it a sacrifice. This trip was an honor I never expected”
John L.
– Vietnam
“As a Vietnam Vet I felt rewarded, overwhelmed and felt that I received closure after having been in combat in “Nam”.
Wally C.
– Vietnam