Innovation Award Recipient Loves Literature, the Medical Field and Crumpets Avid reader Shelby Barber draws inspiration from a favorite author, the always quotable John Green of “The Fault in Our Stars” fame. “What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?” This line from Green’s novel, “Abundance … Continued
Listening to his father speak at a 9/11 ceremony in 2015 was a time Aaron Hall felt proudest to be a military child. Hearing his dad tell the audience that serving and inspiring others to serve are among the best ways to honor the lost lives made an impact on Aaron, and he has heeded … Continued
Rebekah Paxton was forced to grow up quickly. Our 2018 Army Military Child of the Year® Award recipient, Rebekah was confronted first-hand with the wounds of war when her father was injured as a combat medic in the 82nd Airborne Division. He served 19 years and, now medically retired, suffers from PTSD and traumatic brain … Continued
When one meets Roark Corson, our 2018 Coast Guard Military Child of the Year®, there is no doubt that the future is in good hands. “The movers and shakers of the world are not afraid to do things outside of their comfort zones or afraid to go to previously uncharted territory. The people who do … Continued
Operation Homefront is pleased to announce the seven winners of the prestigious 2018 Military Child of the Year® Award, the nation’s premier celebration of the achievements of our military children. The 2018 Military Child of the Year® Award recipients are as follows: 2018 Military Child of the Year®, U.S. Army: Rebekah Paxton, 17 Harrisonville, Missouri Home … Continued
Veteran Receives Mortgage-Free Home in Washington, North Carolina: It was a beautiful day as U.S. Marine Sergeant Ronald Seaver and wife, U.S. Marine Corporal Laura Seaver, were awarded a mortgage-free home through Operation Homefront’s Homes on the Homefront program. The home was donated by JPMorgan Chase & Co. “We are extremely excited to become home … Continued
ICMYI: Operation Homefront Announces Top 5 Finalists for Military Child of the Year® Award Congratulations to the top 5 finalists for 2018 Military Child of the Year® Award! Six Military Child of the Year® Award recipients will represent each branch of the armed forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and … Continued
Surrounded by the flash of cameras and the buzz of journalists requesting an interview, U.S. Army veteran Dustin Perkins received red-carpet treatment as he prepared himself to accept the Veteran’s Education Award at this year’s Vetty Awards. “It was super exciting, there were a lot of actors and actresses there. John Kelly, Jake Tapper and … Continued
We are excited to announce the 95 semifinalists for the 2018 Military Child of the Year® (MCOY) Award! Drumroll…. Air Force Isabella Mollison, 17, Japan Jordan Soles, 17, Germany Tristan Waring, 18, Sahuarita, Ariz. Braden Westby, 18, Vilonia, Ark. Jacob Angerman, 16, Colorado Springs, Colo. Trinity Boles, 17, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Madison Williams, … Continued
We are pleased to be able to share with our community a New Year’s message from Operation Homefront’s President & CEO, John I. Pray, Jr., Brig Gen, USAF (Ret.) Happy New Year! We just finished a very exciting and highly successful 2017 and I am proud to say that due to the exceptional efforts of … Continued
