Honor and Serve

Thank you to everyone that has supported our mission thus far, donating back nearly $350,000 over the last 6 years to support Veterans. More updates coming soon, please check back or see links below to follow up on Facebook and Instagram.

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Our Vision

Paving the way to honor our Veterans through the joint effort of fundraising and volunteerism, with the goal of diminishing financial barriers faced by many non-profits. This allows them more freedom to dedicate their efforts to fulfilling their mission of providing vital services to our Veterans.

2022 - $73,500

2021 - $52,000

2023 - $80,500

2024 - $87,000

2025 - $$$

2025 SBTFI Benefactors!

Please join us in welcoming V et2Vet & VAST as our Benefactor at the 2025 Trident Armory Standby to Fly Benefit Match!

We are honored to collaborate with Vet2Vet Maine and Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training (VAST), two organizations deeply committed to supporting Maine’s Veterans. Vet2Vet Maine alleviates social isolation by connecting trained veteran volunteers with fellow Veterans in need of friendship, mentoring, and essential services. VAST promotes lifelong health and well-being for Veterans with disabilities through participation in diverse physical activities and sports, fostering camaraderie and a sense of community. Together, we look forward to serving Veterans and their families, easing their transition to civilian life, establishing roots in Maine through employment opportunities, and helping them find their forever homes.

Trident Armory 6th Annual Standby to Fly Benefit Match

Yet another amazing year of success for our 6th annual Standby to Fly Benefit Match. Thank you so much to all who came out to support last years event and our benefactor Boots2Roots!

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Boots2Roots aims to help support their mission of serving veterans and their families in their transition from military life to civilian life. It aims to help them establish roots in Maine, find meaningful employment, and locate their forever homes.

What People Say About Us

As a recipient organization, SBTFI is comprised of stellar professionals that put their all into everything they do. The event is well organized, there is a little something for everyone and the impact for veteran support is palpable. Hats off to this awesome crew!

- Doc Goodwin - Maine Veterans Project (2021 Beneficiary)
If I had to summarize this weekend and experience is a couple of words, it would be "Wow, just wow"

- Robert (Skip) Nowack
I have volunteered as an RO for almost as long as this program has run. It is amazing what zac and the trident armory shooting team have managed to accomplish for Maine veterans!

- Tony P
"Because of the help of the Standby to Fly Initiative 2024 has been a banner year. We have already helped 77 military members find work in the state."

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Bill Benson - Exec Director Boots2Roots

Donate to SBTFI

The Standby to Fly Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charity organization.

If you would like to make a donation, use the link above or contact us at honorandserve@standbytofly.org

$350,000 Raised to Date!

Honor and Serve

Our Vision

2022 - $73,500

2021 - $52,000

2023 - $80,500

2024 - $87,000

2025 - $$$

2025 SBTFI Benefactors!

Trident Armory 6th Annual Standby to Fly Benefit Match

As a recipient organization, SBTFI is comprised of stellar professionals that put their all into everything they do. The event is well organized, there is a little something for everyone and the impact for veteran support is palpable. Hats off to this awesome crew!

If I had to summarize this weekend and experience is a couple of words, it would be "Wow, just wow"

I have volunteered as an RO for almost as long as this program has run. It is amazing what zac and the trident armory shooting team have managed to accomplish for Maine veterans!

"Because of the help of the Standby to Fly Initiative 2024 has been a banner year. We have already helped 77 military members find work in the state."