Yesterday, Luke's Wings was honored by the American Legion Post 1976 during a breakfast with a generous $5,000 donation from the organization. We are incredibly grateful for our relationship with the American Legion and for the efforts of US Army Staff Sergeant James Pierce (Ret.), Chairman of the Luke's Wings Board and a member of the American Legion, who facilitated this meaningful contribution. Thank you to all who attended and donated! We are so appreciative of your support. #AmericanLegionPost #Annandale #Donation #TravelAssistance #WoundedWarriors
Luke's Wings
Armed Forces
Washington, DC 771 followers
Provides airfare to wounded service members and their loved ones; keeping them physically connected during recovery.
About us
Luke’s Wings is a 501(c)3 military nonprofit dedicated to the support of wounded, ill, and injured service members by providing families with the means to visit during their recovery and rehabilitation through the gift of flight. Luke’s Wings becomes a vital resource for emergency and long-term travel needs; providing over 13,000 flights to date. Unlike other organizations, we do not place a limitation on the number of flights provided to each family nor on the relationship of those traveling. Furthermore, we pride ourselves on quick response time and flexibility, ensuring families can be together for every surgery, emergency, birthday, holiday or time of need. In 2008, Sarah Wingfield met Luke Shirley, a wounded service member, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Like many, Luke was taken to a hospital that would best suit his recovery needs, not the geographical location of his loved ones; leaving him alone for most of his recovery process. The Wounded Warrior Transportation Assistance Program was born from that very conversation and continues to grow and support families in need of not only travel assistance but of the emotional and physical support that comes with loved ones being present during the recovery process.
- Website
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https://lukeswings.org/
External link for Luke's Wings
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Military, Veterans, Wounded Warriors, and Flights
Locations
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1054 31st Street
Suite 540
Washington, DC 20007, US
Employees at Luke's Wings
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Alina Regan
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Theo Bell
President & CEO @ Epic Consulting, LLC | Owner, Developer/Lessor
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Fletcher Doud Gill Sr.
Managing Partner at The Genau Group Realty
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Melissa Meadows
Director of Programs, Luke’s Wings: cultivating relationships while assessing the needs of our beneficiaries & their loved ones. Elizabeth Dole…
Updates
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Meet US Army Specialist Tony Drees, a Purple Heart Amputee of the Gulf War, whose warrior spirit continues to inspire. Despite losing his right leg in 2018, Tony's resilience shines. He recently discovered a passion for Alpine 3-Track Skiing, becoming PSIA-ASSI Alpine and Adaptive Level I Certified to teach fellow warriors this exhilarating sport. Luke's Wings is proud to support heroes like Tony, ensuring they can pursue their passions and inspire others along the way. Learn more about Anthony's incredible journey and how you can support our mission at Luke's Wings. 🦅💙 #WarriorSpirit #PurpleHeart #VeteranSupport #Inspiration #TonyDrees #USArmy
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Luke's Wings proudly provides Transportation Assistance Programs to support warriors and Veterans in need. While hospitals offer excellent medical care, we aim to provide the crucial support of bringing family to the bedsides of our heroes, while they recover. Explore our five flight programs for service members in need or click the link in our bio to learn more. 💙👉 #transportationassistance #woundedwarriors #fallenofficers #militaryresource
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Nothing beats the feeling of being reunited with your family! 😍 At Luke's Wings, we're dedicated to uniting military families during times of crisis. Your support helps us keep families together when they need it most by providing critical travel assistance. Join us in making a difference: lukeswings.org #TravelAssistance #Reunited #WoundedWarriors #FlyingFamilies
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Service member spouses face unique challenges that many civilian couples may not understand. From enduring separations due to military deployments to frequent relocations and the responsibility of single parenting or caring for a Veteran, the hurdles can be significant. However, numerous support resources are available to help navigate these obstacles. Read our blog post to learn about five supportive resources for military spouses: https://lnkd.in/etNhnHAm #MilitaryFamilies #SupportOurTroops #MilitarySpouseResources
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Meet United States Marine Corps Veteran Edward Schrank, who served our country for 16 years and is a seven-time cancer survivor. Edward’s illness, caused by toxic chemical exposure, brought unimaginable challenges. But with the help of Luke’s Wings, his life took a turn for the better. “When I was connected with Luke’s Wings, doctors told me that they were going to remove my jaw and that I would never speak or eat again, and I would probably lose my life,” Edward shared. Despite these grim prospects, Luke’s Wings provided him and his family with the support they needed to focus on his survival through travel assistance. Our CEO, Fletcher Doud Gill Sr., has had the pleasure of knowing Edward’s family over the years, and considers it an honor to call him a friend. “We have flown him to cancer treatments in the morning and had him home before dinner with his wife,” he said. Edward’s story is a testament to the impact of our mission. Help us continue to support veterans like him by donating today: lukeswings.org #WoundedWarrior #Veteran #CancerSurvivor #TravelAssistance
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Patriotism is still active after your July Fourth festivities. Extend your support to our wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans by donating to Luke's Wings this summer season. Here’s what your donation can do for a service member or Veteran: ✅$350 covers the cost of one flight during recovery. ✅$175 covers half the cost of one flight during recovery. ✅A $15 monthly donation adds up to $180 over the year, covering half the cost of one flight during recovery. ✅A $30 monthly donation adds up to $350 over the year, covering the full cost of a flight for a family. Help us make a difference in the lives of American heroes. Learn more and donate today: https://lukeswings.org/ #patriotism #independenceday #woundedwarriors #supportourtroops
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Did you know the government only provides three flights for loved ones to be with a service member upon their initial injury? That's where Luke's Wings steps in. Founded in 2008, Luke’s Wings realized that the government doesn't always provide enough flights for families to be bedside during long-term recovery. Families often face the burden of traveling back and forth on their own, balancing their everyday lives with their new reality. Luke’s Wings fills this gap by offering complimentary airfare to wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their loved ones. These flights keep military families connected during recovery and rehabilitation, providing essential mental, physical, emotional, and financial support. Support our mission by donating today: https://lukeswings.org/ #woundedwarriors #militaryservice #reunitingfamilies #travelassistance #strongertogether #militaryfamily #militaryfamilies #military #veterans
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Happy Fourth of July! This Independence Day, we celebrate not only the freedom of our Nation but also the resilience and bravery of those who defend it. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday! #HappyFourth #FourthofJuly
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It's not too late to donate your summer Delta Air Lines SkyMiles to Luke's Wings! If you're traveling frequently this season, consider donating your Delta Air Lines SkyMiles to help reunite wounded, ill, or injured service members with their families. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KDLFqx #Delta #DeltaSkyMiles #NonProfit #WoundedWarriors
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