Angela Walter volunteers as the facilitator for the Operation Homefront Hearts of Valor (HOV) group in Colorado. The statewide group comprises more than 100 military spouses and family members who care for their wounded warriors. In Colorado Springs, where Walter lives, about 20 caregivers meet monthly. While other groups provide wonderful one-time opportunities for caregiver … Continued
Airman’s Daughters Look Forward to Back-to-School Brigade Omar Mangome Senate was 30 years old when he enlisted in the Air Force. It was something he had always wanted to do but because his mother was sick, he had to keep pushing back. By the time he was able, his age meant he needed a waiver. … Continued
For media inquiries, please contact Mike Lahrman at communications@operationhomefront.org or call (210) 202-1243. SpartanNash Foundation launches companywide fundraising effort to support patriotic partners Team RWB, Operation Homefront, Honor and Remember SpartanNash Foundation launches a companywide fundraising effort to support patriotic partners Team RWB, Operation Homefront, and Honor and Remember. All funds raised during Foundation retail scan … Continued
For media inquiries, please contact Mike Lahrman at communications@operationhomefront.org or call (210) 202-1243. Deadline to Apply for 2019 Military Child of the Year® Awards is December 9 Military Youth 13-18 Eligible to Receive $10,000 SAN ANTONIO — The deadline is fast approaching for youth ages 13 to 18 in military families to be nominated for … Continued
Army Sergeant Retires Near Family in Arizona after Village Stay Retired Army Sgt. Marcos Claudio comes from a family of veterans—he was the third generation to deploy, and his daughter, in the Air Force, is now the fourth. He first began his service in the Army National Guard but in 2007 he decided that he … Continued
A Home for Battle-Weary Marine Veteran Brings Peace and Healing During Marine veteran Marshall Henderson’s time in Iraq, he served during two of the most volatile events during the Iraq War — the country’s first democratic parliamentary election in 2005 and the Second Battle of Fallujah. “It was the hardest and longest battle I ever … Continued
For media inquiries, please contact Susan Ziesman at communications@operationhomefront.org or call (210) 202-1243. Operation Homefront Presents Cornerstone Awards to Camille Jenkins and Mike Monroe San Antonio, Texas – Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America’s military families, has presented its 2020 Cornerstone Awards to Camille Jenkins, Vice President, National Customer Relations at Meritage Homes Corporation … Continued
For media inquiries, please contact Mike Lahrman at communications@operationhomefront.org or call (210) 202-1243. GNC and its customers show their support for veterans and military families through national in-store campaign General Nutrition Corporation (GNC), a leading global specialty, health, wellness, and performance brand announced its support of national nonprofit Operation Homefront. GNC will host the Live … Continued
For media inquiries, please contact Mike Lahrman at communications@operationhomefront.org or call (210) 202-1243. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to Serve Donated Meals to 5,000 Military Family Members this Easter As part of its long-standing support of America’s armed forces and their families, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is donating Heat n’ Serve Easter Family Meals … Continued
Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America’s military families, has presented its 2019 Cornerstone Award to Gina Collins. Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award for outstanding contributions toward the organization’s mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families. The award is reserved for those individuals who have helped Operation Homefront transform how it serves … Continued
