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American Airlines has been a very strong supporter of Snowball Express since its inception in 2006.
American is involved in a wide variety of military charities that work to support our men and women in uniform, veterans and their families. Our initiatives include providing support to organizations such as Fisher House Hero Miles, Snowball Express and charter flights for Salute to the Troops, Seats for Soldiers and Honor Flights. Through these and more charitable efforts, American continues to help make a difference in the lives of those serving our country. Find out more on how to donate. Opens external site in a new window
The Hero Miles program Opens external site in a new window helps provide round-trip airline tickets to wounded, injured and ill service members and/or their families who are undergoing treatment at a military or VA medical center or who are attending an authorized event. Flights are made possible in part by mile donations to American's Miles for All Who Serve program.
Snowball Express Opens external site in a new window is one of the few charities dedicated to the children of our nation’s fallen military heroes. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization pays tribute to fallen military service members by helping their families connect with each other.
The Airpower Foundation Opens external site in a new window is a nonprofit organization that raises money for programs that directly benefit veterans, military service members and their families. For the past 12 years, American has sponsored the group’s annual Sky Ball event, a black-tie gala and fundraising event.
The Honor Flight Network Opens external site in a new window provides charter flights to veterans of various wars and conflicts to Washington, D.C., to view the memorials constructed to recognize their services and that of their fellow soldiers. The “Tour of Honor” relies on donated services and volunteers.
The Gary Sinise Foundation Opens external site in a new window honors our military service men and women, veterans, first responders and their families by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities nationwide.
