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.”
CarMax is an active supporter of Operation Homefront, and their financial support has contributed to Operation Homefront’s mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families. Meet William (Bill) Fillicetti, a veteran who has made CarMax her civilian career of choice: Hometown: Chicago, ILCurrent Location: Mesa, AZMilitary Service Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsMilitary Rank: CorporalYears Served: 6Position … Continued
CarMax is an active supporter of Operation Homefront, and their financial support has contributed to Operation Homefront’s mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families. Meet Kimya Sanders, a veteran who has made CarMax her civilian career of choice: Hometown: Columbus, GACurrent Location: Columbus, GAMilitary Service Branch: Air ForceMilitary Rank: E-6Years Served: 15Position at CarMax: … Continued
Taylor Walsh Selected as 2024 Military Child of the Year® for the Space Force Taylor Walsh, Operation Homefront’s 2024 Military Child of the Year® for the Space Force, learned resiliency at a young age when her parents were stationed in separate locations. She has used those lessons to respond to challenges and help others through … Continued
