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Spotlight: Volunteer Pilot Stuart Jackson of Wyoming

April 22, 2026

Command Pilot Stuart Jackson pictured at far right during a 2025 Flights of Joy mission. Angel Flight West’s volunteer pilots carry out acts of generosity each day by donating their time, talent, and resources to help others. Each time a mission is flown, a patient accesses the healthcare resources they need while being uplifted with hope. Meet the volunteers who make it all possible in this monthly newsletter and,…

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