Veterans Airfare Transportation Assistance
by Luke’s Wings Inc.
Eligibility:
To qualify for travel, you or a loved one must meet one of the following qualifications: Service Member or Veteran recovering from service-related injury OR
Service Member or Veteran receiving treatment for major illness OR
Veteran in hospice care, in-facility or in-home OR
SOCOM advocate applying on behalf of service member.
Description:
Luke’s Wings provides Airfare Transportation Assistance to wounded, ill and injured service members and their loved ones across the country without restriction on frequency or relationship of the passenger traveling. While veterans receive exceptional medical care across the country, these flights provide critical support that goes beyond what a hospital can provide.
This program provides: Non-emergency Medical Transportation for Veterans
Services lines available:
– Wounded Warrior – provides flights for the loved ones of service members wounded while deployed or injured in a training accident as they are receiving continuous medical care.
– Major Illnesses – provides flights for service members and veterans who are undergoing treatment for major chronic illnesses and cancer, in particular, those that are service connected.
– Veterans in Hospice – provides flights for the loved ones of veterans in hospice or palliative care so that they can be bedside for their final moments.
– Special Operations Command – provides flights for the loved ones of Special Operators during recovery, rehabilitation, and certain times of duress.
To request travel, please review the eligibility requirements and complete the online application. The application can be completed by the service member/veteran, caretaker, case manager or loved one. If you have any questions throughout the application process or determining if you are eligible to apply, please do not hesitate to contact by calling.
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