Author: Maryclare Kenney, VP Intermodal and Auto, Intermodal, CSX Civilian and military family life may seem like two different worlds, but our lives are much more intertwined than many might realize. As a U.S. Army veteran myself, I can say from firsthand experience that it makes a huge difference to receive extra support from your … Continued
Mike Lahrman Finds the Perfect Blend of Service, Career and Heart at Operation Homefront Seeing firsthand Operation Homefront’s impact on the lives of military service members, veterans, and their families and hearing their personal stories reinforced to Mike the fact that he made the right decision to work for Operation Homefront. Mike joined the OH … Continued
Media Inquiries: Susan Ziesman Susan.Ziesman@OperationHomefront.org or (210) 392-6878 Walmart.com Customers “round up” for Military Families, Raising More Than $800,000 for Operation Homefront SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced today that Walmart’s round-up campaign raised just over $815,000 through online customers who … Continued
After 28 years of service, Army Sgt. Maj. Donald Robertson transitioned to civilian life facing a world changed by rapidly evolving technology and a global pandemic. Both added to the stress of medical retirement. Donald worked in operations and project management in the Army, and he knew he would need to update his technology skillset … Continued
Final Call for 2022 Military Child of the Year® Awards Nominees Award recipients to receive $10,000, a trip to D.C., and more. Media Inquiries: Susan Ziesman Susan.Ziesman@OperationHomefront.org or (210) 392-6878 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Anyone interested in nominating a military child for Operation Homefront’s annual Military Child of the Year® Awards has through Wednesday, December … Continued
Operation Homefront Presents Cornerstone Award to Peter McGuinness, President and Chief Operating Officer of Chobani Media Inquiries: Susan Ziesman Susan.Ziesman@OperationHomefront.org or (210) 392-6878 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America’s military families, has presented its prestigious Cornerstone Award to Peter McGuinness, President and Chief Operating Officer of Chobani. Operation Homefront presents this award to individuals who have gone above and beyond … Continued
Operation Homefront to Distribute Holiday Meals to More Than 15,000 Military Families Nationwide Media Inquiries: Erin Burgy Erin.Burgy@operationhomefront.org or (469) 934-7131 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Operation Homefront’s Holiday Meals for Military program has launched with the goal of putting meals on the tables of more than 15,000 American military families by December 17, 2021. The … Continued
Media Inquiries: Erin Burgy Erin.Burgy@operationhomefront.org or (469) 934-7131 JPMorgan Chase Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Stable Veteran Housing with Key Commitment to Operation Homefront SAN ANTONIO, Texas – In commemoration of Veterans Day, Operation Homefront is honored to announce that JPMorgan Chase is continuing their 10-year history of support for military and veteran housing with … Continued
CarMax is an active supporter of Operation Homefront and recently partnered provide bikes to children of military families. In addition, CarMax’s financial support has contributed to Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance program that helps military families overcome short-term financial crises. Meet Dustin Wicks, a veteran who has made CarMax his civilian career of choice: Hometown: Syracuse, … Continued
Pillsbury Provides Homes for Transitioning Military Families to Make Homemade Memories For most Americans, “home” means security, a place to make memories, and a sense of community. For many military families transitioning to civilian life, a home of their own often seems unattainable. The physical, psychological, and fiscal challenges veterans and their families face when … Continued
