Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Alvarado is ready for his second act. After joining the Air Force in 2000 because he wanted to serve his country and honor his Vietnam veteran father, he has decided to retire. Robert and his wife, Lucille, did their best to plan. They bought a house in Florida where they … Continued
Financial Assistance Helps Veteran’s Grandson Keep Life Saving Nebulizer Army veteran Laura Dixon got off the phone with the utility company and felt like she was drowning. She could not pay her bill and was hoping they would understand that her grandson, Isaiah, needed to have power for the machine he used to treat his … Continued
Military spouse Christin “Lexi” Fontaine believes in spreading kindness. Married to active duty Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Fontaine, Lexi saw the perfect opportunity to help out other military families, and put a smile on the faces of children, when she learned about Operation Homefront’s Holiday Meals for Military program this past Easter, in partnership … Continued
Andrew Poland joined the Army while in college because he was looking for camaraderie, brotherhood and a sense of purpose. He planned on a career but after a tour in Iraq resulted in PTSD, he opted after four years of service to go back to civilian life in 2010. He and his wife, Kelly, settled … Continued
In the two years since Army veteran Brandon Medlin and his family moved to Wildwood, Missouri, as part of Operation Homefront’s Homes on the Homefront (HOTH) program, his family has thrived. And in February, after graduating the HOTH program, he received the deed to his mortgage-free home, donated by JPMorgan Chase. “We consider it a … Continued
Air Force Family Enjoys Back-to-School Brigade Event in Texas The start of the school year always means stretching the budget for Troy Farrell, active duty Air Force for 10 years, and his wife Talia. Their oldest child, Jayda, is in the third grade, and their youngest, Jordan, just started kindergarten in fall 2019. With school … Continued
When 9-year-old Camya learned her family was moving into a brand-new house, she was excited about having her own room, playing outside with friends, and hosting sleepovers. Now, thanks to Operation Homefront’s Homes on the Homefront (HOTH) program and its generous donors, Camya and her parents, both Marine Corps veterans, will get to settle down. “We probably moved five to six times since Camya was born,” said Camya’s mom, … Continued
Operation Homefront Transitional Housing Programs Support Army Sergeant During Transition When an unexpected diagnosis forced him to medically retire after nearly 15 years of service, Michael Crouse and his family had to scramble to find a place to live and they really started worrying about what their future might hold – like would their finances … Continued
Coast Guard veteran Joshua Woodard and his family did so well in Operation Homefront’s Transitional Homes for Community Reintegration (THCR) program that they were able to leave early, buy their own home, and become the program’s first graduates. Launched in 2018, THCR helps veteran families, in collaboration with caseworkers and financial counselors, gain the knowledge … Continued
In March 2011, sailor Sonisha Alcide was stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. A mission in the Persian Gulf had just been completed when a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. A 50-foot tsunami and the earthquake aftermath killed nearly 16,000 people. The waters flooded the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, … Continued
