In collaboration with several partners, Air-Ops provides outdoor experiences to disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients through Operation Outdoor Freedom. The foundation of this service-based organization is to support our veteran community and enjoy sportsman activities. Air-Ops provides these events on the 2700-acre Keystone Heights Airport property located in Clay and Bradford Counties. Support for this non-profit is voluntary and founded in community participation and fellowship opportunities. To date, Air-Ops has hosted 10 events serving 63 veteran participants for the last four years.<\/p>\n
The primary mechanism to achieve this goal is Operation Outdoor Freedom (OOF) operated under the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs- Florida Forestry Service.<\/p>\n
Air-Ops annually relies upon the Keystone Sportsmen\u2019s Club and a diversity of local sponsors. Finally, the Keystone Airport is the host of the events, most notably the Keystone Airport Executive Board. This is a voluntary effort with a focus of volunteer and donor participation. The Keystone Heights Airport is proud to engage veteran affairs and provide fellowship opportunities to qualified disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.<\/p>\n