The Guns Garin Memorial Foundation delivers fast, direct relief to military families in crisis and inspires the next generation of aviators — honoring the legacy of Major Richard “GUNS” Garin.
Major Richard Charles “Guns” Garin was a loving, dedicated, and accomplished person who made the world a better place wherever he went.
A pilot at heart, he carried a deep love of country and an even deeper love for the people around him. The Guns Garin Memorial Foundation was founded in 2020 to preserve his legacy — standing beside the military families he cared so much about, and inspiring the next generation of aviators to chase the sky the way he did.
Every family we help and every young pilot we encourage carries his name — and his spirit of service — forward.
Read His StoryWe exist to stand with the families of those who serve, and to keep Major Garin’s love of flight alive in the young people who dream of the sky.
When a military family faces crisis, we respond in under 24 hours with real, direct help. And through our partnership with E3 Aviation, we open the door to a career in aviation — providing premium educational content, completely free, to future pilots.
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Three promises we keep — to the families who served, and to those who dream of flying.
Fast, direct financial relief for military families facing crisis — rent, utilities, food, travel, and emergencies that can’t wait.
Free, premium aviation education for the next generation of pilots through our partnership with E3 Aviation.
Connecting veterans and their families with care for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and the invisible wounds of service.
Multiple tournaments. One mission. Join us on the course to support veterans and military families in crisis. The Ohio tournament tees off July 13, 2026.
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Generous partners who help us answer the call for veterans and future aviators.
100% of your donation goes to the veterans and military families we serve. Give once, or join the Flight Crew with a monthly gift.