Veterans Day at Delta: Honoring service, preserving legacy and creating opportunity

Veterans Day at Delta: Honoring service, preserving legacy and creating opportunity

Delta honors veterans across its workforce, celebrating their service, sharing their stories and recognizing the leadership and teamwork they bring to the company every day. The airline's commitment to veterans extends year-round through programs, partnerships and resources designed to help service members, veterans and military families succeed.

This Veterans Day, Delta is celebrating the more than 11,000 veterans across our workforce whose service strengthens our people, culture and operation every day.

Honoring the sacrifices of Delta people

Last week, Delta's 15th annual Veterans Day celebration brought employees, families and friends together at Delta's Technical Operations Center to honor the service, sacrifice and enduring contributions of teammates and community members who have served our country. The two-day event featured military aircraft displays, a 200-foot military memorabilia wall and opportunities to reflect on the generations of service members whose leadership shaped Delta today.

"Standing alongside fellow Delta veterans, military families and distinguished guests at this year's Veterans Day celebration was a powerful reminder of the dedication and sacrifice represented across our workforce," said Chief Operating Officer Dan Janki. "The leadership, resilience and commitment our veterans bring to Delta help us serve our customers and support one another every day. We are proud to honor their service and grateful for the lasting impact they have on our company."

Distinguished guests included U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins; Medal of Honor recipient Terry Richardson, a veteran of the Vietnam and Iraq wars; 11 Desert Storm veterans; three World War II veterans; and Delta senior leaders - Chief Operating Officer Dan Janki, Senior Vice President of TechOps David Thompson and Senior Vice President of Flight Operations Ryan Gumm.

Continue the celebrations of our bravest this week

Join Delta as we continue honoring the service, sacrifice and stories of our nation's veterans at a special day of remembrance.

Where: Delta Flight Museum

When: Friday, Nov. 13

What:

• Historic WWII DC-3 Experience | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Special Film Screening: "Why We Dream" | 1 p.m.
• Honor a Veteran: Throughout the day, guests are invited to write a note honoring a veteran in their life - whether a family member, friend or someone whose service they wish to recognize.

How to attend: Delta employees and retirees (plus three guests) always receive complimentary admission to the Museum. Friends, family and the public are invited to join by purchasing tickets on the museum website or in person.

More details: Delta Flight Museum: Honoring Veterans

Supporting veterans beyond Veterans Day

Veterans Day is one celebration of recognition, but Delta's commitment to veterans extends year-round through programs, partnerships and resources designed to help service members, veterans and military families succeed. Last week, Delta was ranked No. 2 on Forbes list of America's Best Employers For Veterans 2026.

Delta's belief is that supporting veterans means more than hiring talented people. Veterans bring valuable and specialized experiences and skills to the workforce, and Delta is committed to ensuring those strengths are recognized, understood and positioned for success in a corporate environment. Through targeted development opportunities and support, Delta is helping veterans thrive in their next mission.

• Creating pathways to opportunity through partnerships including Military MOJO, Service Academy Career Conference, Value of a Veteran, MBA Veterans Network, FourBlock and the Army PaYS Program.
  
• Investing in career growth through coaching, mentorship and development opportunities that help veterans navigate the transition from military service to corporate careers. Delta's Military Skills Translator tool helps veteran job seekers understand how their military skills, experience and training translate to roles at Delta.
  
• Building community and connection through the Veterans Business Resource Group, which supports veterans, active service members and military allies through networking, volunteering and professional development.
  
• Supporting military families and communities through longstanding partnerships with organizations including Fisher House Foundation, Folds of Honor, Luke's Wings, USO, Armed Forces Service Centers in DTW, MIA and MSP, Camp Southern Ground, Best Defense Foundation, The Medal of Honor Foundation, The Warrior Alliance, and Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

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Preserving the legacy of service

Delta is also committed to ensuring the stories and sacrifices of veterans continue to inspire future generations. Our employees have helped shine a light on the heroes behind those stories, creating meaningful connections between generations and reinforcing the enduring impact of service.

• Commemorative Air Force Moonlight Swing Gala: Delta served as title sponsor recognizing Normandy Legacy Flight veterans and Veterans Business Resource Group (BRG) caregivers.
  
• New England Honor Flight: We team up with the Honor Flight New England to recognize veterans through a special trip to Washington, D.C., and visits to the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. Several Veteran BRG members served as guardians, supporting veterans throughout the journey.
  
• Normandy Legacy Flight: We work with the Best Defense Foundation and Michelin North America, Inc., to bring World War II veterans back to Normandy, France and pay tribute to the anniversary of the D-Day landings, honoring these legendary heroes and preserving their stories for generations to come.

For more information about Delta's work to support and stand with our Veterans, please visit: Veterans | Delta News Hub.

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