After her husband separated from the Navy, Ebony found herself missing the military community. She began looking for positions that supported military families in the Washington, D.C., area, where her family decided to live. After coming across a position as the Director of Special Events for Operation Homefront, Ebony discovered the organization would be hosting … Continued
Media Inquiries: Susan Ziesman Susuan.Ziesman@operationhomefront.org or (210) 392-6878 SAN ANTONIO — Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit celebrating 20 years of building strong, stable, and secure military families, is pleased to announce that 100 military children from across the U.S. and overseas have advanced as semifinalists in Operation Homefront’s 2022 Military Child of the Year® Awards … Continued
In 2009, while her husband was deployed, Rose Wilson found herself in need of financial assistance for an unexpected home repair. Unable to afford the repair on her own, Rose reached out to Operation Homefront for help. After receiving assistance from Operation Homefront, Rose decided to volunteer and later became an employee, taking on larger … Continued
Media Inquiries: Erin Burgy Erin.Burgy@operationhomefront.org or (469) 934-7131 SAN ANTONIO, TX — Operation Homefront is pleased to announce that Tony Barnett has joined the Operation Homefront team as Vice President of Marketing. Tony brings a wealth of for-profit and nonprofit brand and cause marketing expertise in addition to market and audience insights. In his new … Continued
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
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 family in 2018 as a Public Relations Manager, leveraging his military upbringing, 12 years … Continued
Media Inquiries: Susan Ziesman Susan.Ziesman@OperationHomefront.org or (210) 392-6878 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 “rounded up” their Walmart.com purchase to the nearest dollar to support Operation Homefront’s mission. … 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
Media Inquiries: Susan Ziesman Susan.Ziesman@OperationHomefront.org or (210) 392-6878 Award recipients to receive $10,000, a trip to D.C., and more. 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 1 to complete the nomination process. From family members and friends, … Continued
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 to help the organization accomplish its vital mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they … Continued