From Air Force Kid to Army Veteran, Military Service Runs Deep for Liza “I joined the military because I wanted to help others and be a part of something bigger than myself.” WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO GIVE BACK TO OUR MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS? Serving is reciprocal. I grew up an Air Force brat and … Continued
Pamela Gives Back to Ensure Veterans’ Lives Are the Best They Can Be “Nothing fills my cup more than seeing the impact our work at Operation Homefront has on our military and veteran families.” WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO GIVE BACK TO OUR MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS? The military has been my entire existence. Both my … Continued
Bridgette Gives Back to Military Families Out of Gratitude and Understanding “I love every aspect of giving back to military families. I truly hope they feel that when they leave an Operation Homefront event.” WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO GIVE BACK TO OUR MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS? Military life presents lots of challenges, but it’s also … Continued
Isabella Smith, the 2025 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year® for the Marine Corps, values the unique culture of the military community. A junior at Swansboro High School in North Carolina, she makes it her mission to welcome new students.
Mason Mosher, the Operation Homefront 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the Navy, earned a bachelor’s degree before most of his peers finished high school.
Sophia Pinero, Operation Homefront’s 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the Air Force, has learned to embrace life following the death of her father in 2023 after he served his country for 17 years.
Founding and presiding over a youth volunteering organization when her family was stationed in Japan, serving with the Red Cross, and dedicating herself to improving childhood literacy are just a few of the reasons Maribel Sikes is Operation Homefront’s 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the Army.
Natalia Serna, the Operation Homefront 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the Space Force, finds opportunity in the challenges that face military families.
Ian Lindo, Operation Homefront’s 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the Coast Guard, has achieved academic success that will help propel him to his goal of becoming a civil engineer, all while mentoring other students.
When Emily Baldeosingh was born, her father looked at her and said, “She is special. She is going to be something someday.”
