Soldiers at Fort Leonard Wood who are ranked E-5 or below are eligible for financial assistance to help with travel this holiday season. The program is called Operation Ride Home through the Armed Services YMCA of Missouri. Here’s local Armed Services YMCA Executive Director Zach Guller.

For more information, call 329-4513, or go online to asymca.org-fortleonardwood, where a soldier can also apply for Operation Ride Home assistance.