Caseworker Understands Military Family Life
Military family life can be summed up in two phrases for Army spouse, mom, and caseworker Rose Wilson: Expect the unexpected, and hurry up and wait.
OH and SNHU Empower Five Military Spouses
Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit dedicated to building strong, stable, and secure military families, announced today that is joining longtime partner, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), to award five military spouses with full-tuition scholarships in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Scholarship Puts Navy Spouse Back on Track
During her first 20 years as a Navy spouse, Melissa Mosher paused her education and career goals to focus on her family and supporting other military families. Now, she’s back on the path that took a detour when military life shifted her priorities.
Amani Finds Strength in Hardship
Life as a military child presented Amani Ambay with challenges that shaped her global view and gave her a heart for service. Those traits, along with her outstanding achievements, earned her the title of Operation Homefront’s 2026 Military Child of the Year® for the Army.
Service Life Built Strength for Tori
With two parents serving in the Coast Guard, Victoria “Tori” Vanacore learned early that, ready or not, change happens. She also learned to adapt. Her resilience and determination earned her the title of Operation Homefront’s 2026 Military Child of the Year® for the Coast Guard.
Hannah Says that the ‘Entire Family Serves’
One member of Hannah Kirksey’s family wore the Marine Corps uniform for two decades. Each member of the household served proudly with him through relocations, deployments, and adjustments of military life. Hannah, 18, is Operation Homefront’s 2026 Military Child of the Year® for the Marine Corps.
Lila Leads to Help Others
Military service runs four generations deep in Lila Morgan’s family, and that history inspires her to lead a life defined by service, leadership, and purpose. At 18, Lila’s resilience and strength have earned her opportunities and awards from local to international levels, including her recognition as Operation Homefront’s 2026 Military Child of the Year® for the National Guard.
Ayla Seeks Opportunity Amid Change
As part of a military family, Ayla Zook learned early how to embrace fresh opportunities and anchor herself amid change. Ayla, a freshman at Dartmouth College, is Operation Homefront’s 2026 Military Child of the Year® for the Navy.
Taylor Feels Pride in Service
Adjusting to her family’s new normal with each of her father’s moves and deployments left Taylor Schreiner feeling hollow when she was a young child. Today, she has pride in her family’s resilience and her father’s military service as she is recognized as Operation Homefront’s 2026 Military Child of the Year® for the Space Force.
2026 Military Child of the Year® Award Winners
Operation Homefront has announced the seven extraordinary recipients of its 2026 Military Child of the Year® Award.