Mission
Silver wings is a national, co-ed, professional organization dedicated to creating, knowledgable, and effective civic leaders through community service and education about national defense.
Motto
"Knowledge, wisdom, and the courage to serve."
History
- Angel Flight was founded at the University of Omaha in 1952
- In the 1980's, the title "Silver Wings" became acceptable for local chapters.
- At the 1995 National Conclave- Official organization name became "Angel Flight- Silver Wings"
- 1996- Chapters approved redefinition of of organizational objectives to diversify membership and take on a role of collegiate advocacy of the Air Force
- 1998- The organization officially became known as "Silver Wings" on the national and regional levels. Individual chapters chartered prior to April 1998 were allowed to retain the use of the term "Angel Flight" in the local chapter name.