Support our Nation's Heroes Throughout Recovery
4 Easy Ways to Support Local Veterans
Serving our country is the most noble responsibility an American citizen can take on. Yet the transition from active service to civilian life often puts Veterans at risk for unemployment, … Continue reading
Luke’s Wings to Host 10th Heroes Gala Celebrating Service Members and Veterans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC, April 30, 2024 – Luke’s Wings is proud to announce its highly anticipated 10th Heroes Gala, set to take place on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 … Continue reading
The 10th Heroes Gala
Join us for the 10th Luke’s Wings Heroes Gala to celebrate our mission of providing complimentary airfare for wounded, ill and injured service members and their loved ones throughout recovery … Continue reading
5 Resources for Military Service Members, Veterans, and Families
Like their loved ones in the armed forces, military families sacrifice much for our country. Yet those families’ hardships receive less media attention and so go overlooked. Still, service members, … Continue reading
How to Ease the Transition Between Military and Civilian Life
Transitioning to civilian life is a journey, not a destination. Along their way, Veterans may face challenges in their career, health, and community (though these will differ depending on the … Continue reading
How to Navigate a Loved One’s Deployment
When a parent gets deployed overseas, their loved ones must help their children understand how military deployment works. Despite this extraordinary challenge, you can help loved ones of all ages … Continue reading
How You Can Donate Delta SkyMiles
No matter the circumstances, donating to a charitable cause makes a powerful difference—even if your gift is not monetary! For example, Delta Air Lines partners with charities such as Luke’s … Continue reading
4 Differences Between Military and Civilian Hospitals
While military and civilian hospitals share many similarities, military hospitals, such as the prestigious Walter Reed Medical Center, are distinct in several ways. They provide medical care to military personnel … Continue reading
Where You Can Volunteer to Help Veterans
Service members who have made incredible sacrifices deserve security and comfort after their tour. Unfortunately, government programs alone are insufficient to ensure stability. Still, everyday Americans can make a difference … Continue reading
Financial Planning Tips for Military Families
The transient nature of military service can create financial insecurity for active members’ families. This circumstance—along with low spousal employment stability, unexpected or expensive military flights, and difficulty transitioning to … Continue reading
How You Can Donate to Military Service Members
Although military service members put their lives on the line to protect our country and freedom, many have limited financial resources or access to necessities during and after service. These … Continue reading
How to Stay in Touch with Your Loved One in the Armed Forces
The importance of personal contact with loved ones for individuals serving in the armed forces cannot be understated. After all, our service members are often in foreign lands that bear … Continue reading
How to Choose the Right Veterans Charity to Donate to
As Americans, we owe a debt of gratitude to those who’ve kept our country safe by serving in the military. Indeed, many brave men and women return from service with … Continue reading
A Guide to Different Types of Military Leaves
As with any full-time laborer, military service members earn annual paid time off, which the military calls “leave.” However, the types of leave and their availability to service members are … Continue reading
What to Do if Your Military Loved One Is Wounded
Nobody wants to think about a loved one in the armed forces getting injured while on deployment. However, you can prepare for this possibility so you can act when your … Continue reading
Low-Cost Travel Tips for Military Families
Military families have opportunities—and, sometimes, obligations—to travel overseas. But doing so entails finding ways to fly on a budget. Fortunately, numerous resources and strategies exist to travel as a family … Continue reading