#11Days11Stories: “I have a home to call my own.”
Our nation’s veterans struggle with unemployment, homelessness, and poverty. After serving our country, they deserve so much more. Today, we are able to share the story of a female veteran who no...
View ArticleBeing Amazing…For The Kids
Do you know an outstanding young patriot to nominate for our Military Child of the Year award? Two previous recipients have some notes on what your child might experience if they are selected for the...
View Article#11days11Stories: Delay In Benefits Bring Complications
There are many reasons Adam Strobach was motivated to leave his small-town home in Wisconsin and answer the call to join the Army —no jobs in his small hometown, a desire to see the world, and a...
View ArticleStar Struck
It’s not every day that a person gets to tag along with six kids like these four young men and two young ladies. They are not your ordinary kids. In fact, they are extraordinary. They are our 2015...
View ArticleGuest Blog: One Kid. One Dream. One Big Difference.
By Cavan McIntyre-Brewer, 2015 Army Military Child of the Year Operation Homefront gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. I was honored with a 2015 Military Child of the Year award, along with five...
View ArticleIt’s Time! Announcing the 2016 Military Child of the Year Award Semifinalists
Here at Operation Homefront, the New Year doesn’t just bring with it the anticipation of what can be but also the excitement of Military Child of the Year award season. For the past 8 years, we have...
View ArticleOverheard: 6 Best Quotes from Our Gala to Celebrate Military Kids.
As we entered the eighth year of our Military Child of the Year award, we were reminded that greatness comes in all shapes and sizes. Last week, we welcomed seven amazing military kids, our 2016...
View ArticleDrumroll, Please! Here are the 2017 Military Child of the Year® Award...
It is our honor to announce the recipients of the 2017 Military Child of the Year® Award. “These seven award recipients are among the best of their generation in terms of scholarship and service to...
View ArticleFive-tour Vet and Single Dad Perseveres Through “Fish Out Of Water” Transition
As part of our annual “11Days, 11 Stories” series honoring Veterans this month, we are spotlighting the stories of veterans we have met through our work here at Operation Homefront: by Christy...
View ArticleOperation Homefront Announces 2019 Military Child of the Year® Semifinalists
Operation Homefront is thrilled to announce the 96 semifinalists for the 2019 Military Child of the Year® (MCOY) Award. Below are the 2019 Military Child of the Year® Award semifinalists by service...
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