Our Purpose
Honored Bound is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization (FEIN #82-4889677) currently funded through generous donations from families, veterans, and supporters. All contributions are greatly appreciated and directly support our mission.
Our mission is to create and maintain a comprehensive database of "Operational Loss" — service members and aircraft lost outside of declared wars or combat. We are dedicated to tracking and searching for non-war military plane losses, advocating for affected families, and raising awareness about this often-overlooked group of fallen heroes.
Unlike the well-established systems that search for and identify MIA/POW service members, "Operational Loss" missing veterans are not systematically tracked or recovered. Honored Bound seeks to close that gap.
The specific objectives and purposes of the organization are to:
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Research and document cases of non-war operational losses.
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Support and advocate for families of missing service members.
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Collaborate with government and military agencies to improve recognition and recovery efforts.
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Educate the public about Operational Loss cases and the importance of remembrance.
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Preserve the legacy and sacrifice of those who served and were lost outside of combat.