GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A U.S. airman is spending Thanksgiving with her family for the first time in over a year, thanks to a new military charity that helps service members afford flights home.

Victoria Sanders flew from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio to Maryland the day before Thanksgiving, reuniting with her parents and grandparents she hadn't seen in more than three years. Her trip was made possible by Miles for Military , a charity founded by Maureen Byrne.

"It's pretty pricey flying back nowadays," Li Davis said, explaining why many young service members go months or even years without seeing family.

Airman reunites with family for Thanksgiving thanks to new charity

Byrne created Miles for Military after her son joined the military and she realized how many service members

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