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Flag of military uniforms on display at San Antonio Int’l Airport

07/01/22

As we head into July 4, San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is unveiling a 25-foot by 12-foot American flag woven out of 100 military uniforms. The uniforms were worn in conflicts dating back to World War I. Most uniforms are donated by employees of USAA, an insurance and banking organization serving military families headquartered in →

Free meals for military at airports over Thanksgiving week

11/17/16

In what has become a holiday tradition, Paradies Lagardère, which operates many retail and restaurant outlets in North American airports, will be offering active or retired military a free meal during the week of Thanksgiving ( Sunday, November 20, through Sunday, November 27 ) in almost 50 airport restaurants as part of the Treat our Troops program. →

Free meals for military at airports

05/28/16

Between Memorial Day and Independence Day 2016, active and retired military personnel will be treated to a free meal (entree and non-alcoholic) drink at a variety of airport restaurants. →

Airports where military eat free this Thanksgiving

11/21/14

Here’s a nice gesture being extended to military personnel traveling this Thanksgiving: Paradies, a company that operates many airport concessions, is inviting active or retired military to dine for free in any of its airport restaurants from November 24 to 27. The offer is courtesy of the company’s Treat Our Troops program and will cover →

Free coffee at airports for service men & women

05/17/14

Free coffee at airports for service men & women →

Travel Tidbits from IAD, ORD and Midway Airports

05/02/13

Dulles International Airport is marking Asian-Pacific Heritage Month with a series of musical performances and educational events, including girl groups from South Korea, traditional Japanese Taiko drums; Gangnam Style dancing and other traditional Filipino, Afghan and Indian performances. The full schedule is listed here. May is also Military Appreciation Month at Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway →

TSA eases rules for wounded warriors at airport checkpoints

03/27/13

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded the services it offers to wounded military service members at airport security checkpoints nationwide. Starting Wednesday, March 27, 2013 injured troops and veterans will no longer be required to remove their shoes, jackets or hats at airport security checkpoints as long as they call ahead to arrange for →

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TSA eases airport security routine for wounded warriors

07/07/12

Staff Sgt. Guillermo Tejada lost both legs to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2010. Now rehabilitating in San Diego, Tejada travels regularly to compete in hand-cycling races and marathons. When flying out of San Diego International Airport, Tejada receives the royal treatment. “They’re waiting for us at the curb and take us through →

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At JFK airport, some workers getting trained to be N.I.C.E.

05/18/12

Veterans working at JFK airport get training to be N.I.C.E. →

Welcome Home a Hero program ending at DFW

03/04/12

Welcome Home a Hero program ending at DFW →

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