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 750 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 750 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.
“I am a Vietnam veteran, spit on and red paint thrown on me when I returned home after serving 1965-1969, I buried my memories. This group managed to make me open up, talk with other veterans, see sites I have never seen. I will now inform as many veterans as possible about this fantastic trip.
Bill C.
– Vietnam
“I needed closure and appreciation. It was a void within me. I found closure and appreciation. I find myself more at peace than ever.”
Gary W.
– Vietnam
“I have spent a lot of my time with my fellow shipmates with whom I have long lasting relationships. This is my first to enjoy with complete strangers and feel like we have become loyal friends because of this interaction. WONDERFUL.”
Johnny B.
– Vietnam
“I want whoever donates to know your money is healing the emotional problems many of us come home with.
Lawrence D.
– Vietnam