Navy Spouse Enjoys Community Support
Naval Petty Ofc. 1st Class Kenneth Watkins and his wife, Veronica, have known each other since high school. They started dating before Kenneth enlisted in the Navy in 2007.
Financial Assistance Eases Recovery for Veteran
Growing up, Jhon Cadavid always knew he wanted to be in the military. He had long looked to the military to find security and pay for college while also serving a larger purpose.
Veteran Learns Skills in Transitional Apartment
Seeing the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on TV while in elementary school made such a lasting impact on Cory Wallace that he enlisted in the Marines as soon as he was out of high school in 2012.
OH to Distribute 40,000 Backpacks
During its 18th annual Back-to-School Brigade®, the organization will distribute backpacks filled with essential school supplies to tens of thousands of military children from coast to coast.
Do Veterans Receive Free Housing?
The answer to the long-asked question of whether U.S. veterans receive free housing is often believed by civilians to be yes. This misconception is rooted in assumptions of veteran benefits by those who have not had personal experiences with the realities of military service. While some programs, like ours, offer housing assistance, the reality for many veterans and their families, who seek to keep a roof over their heads, is much more difficult. In fact, homelessness among veterans remains an issue, despite various governmental and nonprofit efforts.
Vehicle Donation Eases Stress for Guard Veteran
After enlisting in the Air National Guard to help pay for college, Shanta Swinton learned something about serving in the military that surprised her.
Holiday Support for Military Families
For military families, the typical joyful holiday season can bring unique challenges. Frequent relocations, deployments, and financial strain can make it difficult to celebrate the holidays. Operation Homefront dedicates itself to easing these burdens by providing holiday help to veterans and military families during this special time. In this article, we will look at how … Continued
Family Grateful for Years of Support
Army spouse Alyssa Brown is a devoted follower of Operation Homefront events. She learned of the national nonprofit when her husband, Justin Brown, received his first assignment after joining the Army in 2012.
New Vehicle Expands Work Opportunities
From age 10, Trey Spellman felt inspired by his father’s stories of service as an Army combat medic. He knew he, too, would serve.
Military Family Living #RVLife Grateful for BTSB
When COVID-19 shut down the world, Marine veteran Rene Garcia Jr., his wife, Esmeralda, and their two boys, hit the road in an RV.