Angel Flight West

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Steve Laflin as our guest speaker, who shared a presentation about Angel Flight West and the remarkable work the organization does for patients and families in need of transportation for critical medical care.

Steve has been volunteering as a pilot with Angel Flight West for nearly 20 years and has personally completed approximately 80 missions — each one representing a person who was able to access lifesaving or life-changing medical treatment because someone cared enough to fly them there.

In addition to his aviation service, Steve is a United States Navy submarine veteran and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Idaho State University. Professionally, he spent 27 years as the CEO of International Isotopes Inc. in Idaho Falls before retiring in 2023.

Outside the cockpit, Steve and his wife Dottie enjoy spending time outdoors and in the mountains, often riding their Tennessee Walking Horses — a perfect reflection of the service, adventure, and love of community that bring him here today.