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Operation Ride Home 2026 - Washington Military-Family Travel Aid

Washington · Independent military-family travel assistance

Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Published application period - availability unconfirmed

Independent ASYMCA military-family holiday travel aid. Published application deadline: November 15, 2026; closing time not published. For E1-E5 Active Duty or Reserve members stationed at qualifying Washington installations and documented spouses/dependent children ages 0-18; not a general Veteran/retiree benefit, and National Guard is excluded. Travel November 1, 2026-January 31, 2027. Need-based selection is not guaranteed; flights may be fully or partly subsidized, with travelers paying any excess. ASYMCA books approved flights; do not buy tickets expecting reimbursement. Vehicle-travel gift cards may support gas, lodging and food; amounts are unpublished. Minimum trip 350 miles and approved leave-dates form required. Live form acceptance is unconfirmed: static form text contains conditional closure messages. Confirm branch availability at 253-660-0567

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