FORT WORTH, Texas — In the middle of the holiday rush at DFW Airport—people hurrying in every direction—some travelers are doing more waiting than moving. One of them is Zane Mallicote, who “drove a good six hours to get here. I'm glad to be standing up.”

He’s waiting for a moment he never imagined would happen this Thanksgiving. His fiancée, First Class Elizabeth Crowley, is active duty Air Force. The holiday was supposed to be spent apart—until a nonprofit stepped in.

Maureen Byrne, founder of Miles for Military , helps fund flights for service members so they can spend time with loved ones.

“So far we haven’t had to say no to anybody,” Byrne said.

To earn the free flight, the military member must complete at least 25 hours of community service. Miles for Military has helped hundre

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