The US once shipped thousands of mothers overseas to see their sons’ graves
Financial support is available to families of fallen service members. A payment is made to help cover costs for up to three family members to travel. This benefit has been in place for many years, with its value changing over time.
In the past, the amount was based on a portion of the service member's pay. It has since been set at a fixed rate, which was significantly increased in 2005. Further details about this benefit and its history can be found through the original source, which provides more information on the topic.
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