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Source: Congressman Tom Rice – Facebook
(WPDE) Congressman Tom Rice swapped his first class seat with a military police officer in training Georgetown on Thursday.
Rice took to Facebook to say that since he flies so often, airlines often bump him to first class. When that happens, he said he looks for a soldier or veteran to trade seats.
On Thursday, Rice found a recruit from Georgetown to swap seats with!
His post said the following:
“Those of you who read my page often will know that Because I fly so often, the Airline often bumps me to first class. When that happens, I look for a soldier or veteran to trade seats.
âYouâve earned it!ââ Rep. Rice gives first-class seat to soldier heading home on leave Rep. Tom Rice, left, gave soldier Brandon Gary, right, his first-class seat. (Source: Tom Rice via Facebook) By WMBF News Staff | January 22, 2021 at 5:42 AM EST - Updated January 22 at 10:37 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) â Congressman Tom Rice continued his tradition of bumping a soldier or veteran up to first class on a flight.
Rice posted on his Facebook page Thursday night that since he flies so frequently, the airline will often bump him up to first class.
This time, Rice swapped seats with Georgetown native Brandon Gary, who was headed home for a âlittle much deserved leave.â