George and Charlotte Demetriades Guardian Program
The National Guard Educational Foundation and Honor Flight Network have partnered in an important and exciting initiative. The George and Charlotte Demetriades Guardian Program offers NGAUS Active Annual, Active Life, and Digital Life members the opportunity to serve as escort Guardians – at no cost – to accompany veterans to Washington, D.C.
Honor Flight was created with a simple, yet powerful, mission – honoring our nation’s veterans by bringing them to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifice.
While initially focused only on America’s World War II veterans, Honor Flight Network now also includes those who served in the military during the Korean and Vietnam War eras, along with veterans of any service era who are critically ill.
Transporting approximately 22,500 veterans annually, Honor Flight Network has flown over 300,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. since its inception.
Here’s how the George and Charlotte Demetriades Guardian Program works:
Listing of local Honor Flight Network Hubs:
Find A Hub by Hub Name – Honor Flight Network
Look at the 2026 schedule of Honor Flight trips:
Schedule – Honor Flight Network
If you are interested in serving as a Guardian for a particular trip, contact NGEF Director, Luke Guthrie at lu**********@***us.org or (202) 408-5886 and you will be connected with your local Honor Flight Network Hub.
Complete the application process with your local Honor Flight Hub and once approved, NGEF will pay your Guardian costs directly to the local Hub prior to your trip. It’s that simple!
