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We Help Veterans Pursue a New Career in Aviation

They Sacrificed for our Future,
Let’s Invest in Theirs.

Become a Pilot

Soar to new heights in your career, transitioning your military discipline and skills into the dynamic world of aviation

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Your support plays a pivotal role in transforming the lives of U.S. military veterans, offering them a unique opportunity to transition into a promising career in aviation

We are Veteran Air Warriors

Veteran Air Warriors is devoted to helping our Military members develop the skills necessary to begin a successful aviation career.

Veteran Air Warriors (VAW) has developed a program, in cooperation with several strategic partners, to provide scholarships for training, mentorship, and a solid career path to America’s military veterans, helping them become successful professionals in America’s aviation industry.

To learn more about what VAW can do for you or a veteran you may know, please contact us and we will send you details about our program. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

They sacrificed for our future, let’s invest in theirs.

Changing Lives One Donation at a Time

With our community’s generous support, Veteran Air Warriors hosts several fundraisers. One of our larger projects is hosting a fantastic fundraising banquet. Follow our website and social media for upcoming information on our next banquet!

Veteran Air Warriors Veteran Spotlight

Veteran Air Warriors is honored to present our newest VAW Candidate

Petty Officer First Class Shawn Sylvia, US Navy

Shawn enlisted in the Navy on June 2001 as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate- Aircraft Handling/ Crash and Salvage crewman on the USS Belleau Wood (LHA3) in San Diego California. Shawn did two Western Pacific deployments supporting Operation Enduring Freedom 2002 and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003. In 2008 Shawn changed his military occupation to a Hospital Corpsman. Since then, he has served at multiple duty stations supporting Navy and Marine Corps commands. Shawn was stationed in Billings MT, attached to 4th L.E. Delta Company as the commands senior medical department representative. Shawn will officially retire from the US Navy end of March 2025. Veteran Air Warriors is excited for Shawn to take his first step towards his career in aviation!

The Learn to Fly program is part of Veteran Air Warriors’ mission to inspire and empower individuals and offers participants the opportunity to experience the joy of aviation firsthand. Thank you to all who donated. Stay tuned here for our next fundraiser!

Congratulations to Our 2025 Learn to Fly Fundraiser Winner, Ron Pye!

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