ORLANDO, Fla. — A special reunion took place at Orlando International Airport earlier this week.
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The “Miles for Military” program reunited Petty Officer Third Class Lazaria Phipps with her best friend just before deployment.
Phipps served in the Navy for 5 years and earned her flight through volunteer work.
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“So it was great to have that experience and be able to volunteer those hours in order for me to get a free flight,” Phipps said.
“Miles for Military” is a nonprofit that recognized Phipps’ service with the trip and aims to provide a thousand flights for service members this year.
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