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Nonprofit Flies Troops Home for Family Milestones

For junior enlisted military members earning about $30,000 a year, the cost of a round‑trip ticket home can determine whether they attend important family milestones.

Published May 9, 2026, 8:27 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A nonprofit is arranging flights so junior enlisted service members can attend family milestones they otherwise might miss. Many of those troops earn about $30,000 a year, and the price of a round‑trip ticket can be the deciding factor in whether they make it home.