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
To become a good Army chaplain, Jacob Richardson wanted to learn about the Army and service members’ experiences from the ground up. So, with that in mind, Jacob enlisted two years ago. This summer, the next step in his journey to chaplaincy begins as he transitions out of the Army, moves from Fort Campbell, Kentucky … Continued
From a Roller-Coaster Ride to Total Relief: Air Force Veteran Thanks Operation Homefront for Assistance Retired Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sebastian Lopez Barcelo was in crisis mode in March. As the COVID-19 pandemic caused shut-downs and stay-at-home orders, Uber drivers and freelancers like Sebastian quickly felt the impact. He began thinking of what possessions he … Continued
Operation Homefront Comes to the Aid of Army National Guard Family During COVID-19 Crisis Nathan Nenninger was in sixth grade when the Sept. 11 terrorist attack occurred. The event impacted him so greatly that when he was about to graduate high school, he joined the Army National Guard. That was 11 years ago, and since … Continued
