Funds Help Navy Veteran Replace Roof to Comply with Florida Law Anthony Davila saw Top Gun in the 1980s and wanted to be a fighter pilot. He joined the Navy in 1988, not quite realizing what it would take to reach his dreams. He left in 1991. He went to college and worked in law … Continued
Meet Mary Aguinaga, a Military Spouse, Sister, and Mom. She Honors Other Military Families Through Volunteering. When volunteer Mary Aguinaga places a bag of food into the hands of a service member at an Operation Homefront Holiday Meals for Military® event, she thinks about what it means for the family. Mary understands the struggles. She … Continued
Military Spouse Appreciates Cost Offset from School Supply Event Living in Hawaii is expensive, especially in the past year as inflation has increased costs of everyday items. For Army National Guard Sgt. Aditya Utoyo’s family, that has meant a tightening budget. Aditya’s wife, Annisa Budiman, had heard about Operation Homefront and was waited until the … Continued
Military Mom, Veteran Grateful for School Supplies Navy veteran and military mom Velayna Payne was excited to take her 9-year-old son, Dorian, to their first Operation Homefront Back-to-School Brigade® event in Huntsville, Alabama. She had looked for events previously, but none had been in her area. The event did not disappoint. “Everyone was really friendly. … Continued
Veteran Dad Appreciates School Supply Support Paul D’Agostin enlisted in the military in 2003, following in his father’s footsteps. Paul opted for Army instead of Air Force, but he had the same sense of purpose and drive to protect. He also planned on a military career. He deployed to Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. He and … Continued
Army Veteran Grateful for Transitional Home Near Family After a 20-year career in the Army, Sgt. 1st Class Steve Chapman and his family are ready for the next chapter — a transition to civilian life. When the time came earlier this year, Steve turned to Operation Homefront. He had participated the nonprofit’s family support services … Continued
Navy Spouse Finds Support at Baby Shower Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mason Wiseman and his wife, Allison, are both from Zanesville, Ohio, and miss their families after embarking on the adventure of being a military family. Mason enlisted eight years ago to help build a stable life. The couple was stationed around the country … Continued
Navy Spouse Finds Unexpected Fun at Baby Shower Military spouse Anjillie Madigan attended her first Operation Homefront Star-Spangled Babies® Shower with another expecting mom, both having no idea what to expect. Anjillie joked with her friend before going that they would either suffer through it or enjoy it, but at least they were together. She … Continued
Navy Spouse Thanks Donors for Showing Families Support When Jacob Anderson told his then-girlfriend, Caitlyn, that he wanted to join the Navy to provide for their family after they got married, he was worried she would be upset. Instead, Caitlyn has embraced the role of military spouse. Since 2014, when Jacob first enlisted, they have … Continued
‘Seasoned’ Military Mom Grateful for Baby Shower Gifts, Resources Sara L’Heureux may not be a military veteran, but with a husband serving in the Navy and five children – including one set of twins – and their sixth baby due soon, she’s certainly a veteran military mom. And like military veterans, experienced moms also can … Continued
