Results: Luke's Wings was incorporated in January 2008. That first year, we provided just 19 flights to military families at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. As of May 2025, we have provided nearly 17,000 tickets on commercial airlines for our Nation's Heroes.
As we prepare to celebrate 17 years of serving wounded heroes and Veterans, we continue to expand our reach in the military community by adapting our programs and developing new relationships with families, hospitals, and donors alike. Through these relationships, we are able to reach more families in need. There are countless heartwarming stories of families helped by Luke’s Wings. While each story is unique, they all share a common thread: the profound impact that the presence of loved ones has on the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our Heroes.
When you support Luke’s Wings, you’re providing a vital service with immeasurable impact. Join our community of supporters and help us #KeepThemFlying today!
Target demographics: Luke’s Wings provides complimentary airfare to wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans and their loved ones during recovery and rehabilitation.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 1,000
Geographic areas served: National & International, when requested.
Programs: The Wounded Warrior Transportation Assistance Program (W.W.T.A.P.) - Luke’s Wings provides flights for the loved ones of Service Members who were combat injured (or training accident injuries) during their deployment and who are now receiving ongoing in-patient medical care at a military hospital. Luke’s Wings is committed to keeping these families together during the wounded warrior’s long and difficult recovery and rehabilitation.
Major Illnesses Transportation Assistance Program (M.I.T.A.P.) - Luke’s Wings provides flights for the loved ones of Service Members who developed a major chronic illness (such as cancer) because of their deployment and who are now receiving ongoing in-patient medical care at a hospital. Luke’s Wings is committed to keeping these families together during the wounded warrior’s long and difficult road ahead. These flights not only provide access to medical treatments that take them far from their homes but also provide travel for their loved ones to be with them every step of the way.
Veterans in Hospice Transportation Assistance Program (H.T.A.P.) - Luke’s Wings provides flights for the loved ones of Veterans in hospice so that they can be bedside for their final moments. Veterans who fall within this program line have served our Nation in World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, The Gulf War and more. Luke’s Wings is honored to provide a final salute to the greatest generation that ever lived, and to all our Heroes of all generations.
Special Operations Transportation Assistance Program (S.O.T.A.P.) - Luke’s Wings provides flights for the loved ones of Special Operators during recovery, rehabilitation, and certain times of duress. These elite groups include Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, Army Rangers, and Marine MARSOC, among others. We are honored to be a trusted benevolent partner to the United States Special Operations Command Care Coalition through their Warrior Care Program, allowing us to best serve their close-knit community.
Fallen Officers Transportation Assistance Program (F.O.T.A.P.) - Luke’s Wings has created the Fallen Officers Transportation Assistance Program (F.O.T.A.P.) to provide emergency travel coordination and complimentary airfare to the families and loved ones of law enforcement officers, immediately following a catastrophic injury or death while serving in the line of duty. Our team is dedicated and committed to helping each and every one of our Nation’s Heroes. We will stand ready to serve.
