Family in Flight: In the News
Ruck Up Butter Cup Podcast
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, the hosts interview Chelsea, the founder of the nonprofit organization Family and Flight. Chelsea discusses the mission of her organization, which aims to provide emotional and financial support to military families who are geo-batching, living in different states due to service commitments. She shares her personal experience of being a geo-batching spouse and the challenges that come with it, emphasizing the importance of intentional communication and therapy. The episode also highlights upcoming initiatives, such as their first virtual 5K fundraiser, and discusses the need for volunteers and corporate sponsors to support their mission.
Navigating Distance: The Monumental Impact of Family in Flight
In Wives of the Armed Forces’ moving profile, Family in Flight is highlighted for its profound impact on military families enduring long-term separations offering more than just travel grants, but also heartfelt emotional support and community resources. The article emphasizes how our work helps ease the loneliness and stress of geo‑baching families, enabling meaningful reunions and reinforcing bonds strained by duty and distance.
Great Day Live Interview
Family in Flight recently joined WTSP’s Great Day Live to highlight our “Strides for Service” 5K event—a virtual run and fundraiser dedicated to reuniting military families separated by duty.
Held on April 5, 2025, the virtual event encouraged community members to run or walk “together” from wherever they are wearing their Family in Flight shirts, sharing photos online, and building support for a meaningful mission.
Voyage Tampa Magazine Interview
In a heartfelt “Hidden Gems” profile by VoyageTampa, Chelsea Thomas shares her journey from military spouse to nonprofit trailblazer. She describes how Family in Flight was born from her deep-rooted desire to support geo‑baching military families turning lived experience into meaningful action .
Chelsea’s vision shines through: leveraging passion, personal insight, and community to help families physically reconnect, even when duty demands separation.
Morning Blend Interview
As recently spotlighted on ABC Action News' Morning Blend, Family in Flight helps military families separated by service reunite by covering travel costs, whether by plane, train, bus, or even gas money.
Beyond financial aid, we offer a supportive community through monthly virtual meetups, resources, and encouragement for families navigating separation before, during, and after geo-baching.
Want to Share Our Story?
We’d love to connect! If you're interested in featuring Family in Flight on your media outlet, podcast, or publication, reach out to us. Whether in person or virtually, we’re happy to schedule a conversation and share how we're making a difference for military families.