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Jim Lara

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Review for Veterans Airlift Command, Saint Louis Park, MN, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I have been familiar with Walt and Veteran Airlift Command for several years. On Saturday, 7 November 2010, we flew our 3rd Mission in support of this country's wounded Heros and their families. In reality, there is so little that we can do to say "Thank You" in a meaningful way. However, one of the more impactful ways is to help one of these Heros or a family member create a memory of a happy occasion. Providing air transportation, utilizing private & business aviation, helps to bring family members together for whom this time together would not have been possible. We are humbled and honored to be of service to those who have chosen to protect our country, our values and our way of life. They, and their families, are our contemporary Heros. VAC does a very thorough and professional job vetting each potential traveler. Each of the Missions we have flown are for those truly in need of assistance. The staff is incredibly efficient and available on a nearly 24/7 basis. In short, VAC has its the act together and performs at a very high level. As has often been said, "Results & Performance are the only things that count .... everything else is "conversation". VAC Gets It Done!

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

We have now flown three (3) Missions in support of VAC

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Find addtional ways to 'get the word out' and increase their development of endowment funding.

Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

Some

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Quite well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?

No changes needed

Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)

It enabled me to express our gratitude for our wounded veterans' service and sacrifice on our behalf.

How did this volunteer experience make you feel?

Grateful & Humble

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2009

Role:  Volunteer & Aircraft Owner/Pilot .