2026 Military Child of the Year® Award Winners
Operation Homefront has announced the seven extraordinary recipients of its 2026 Military Child of the Year® Award.
Walmart Customers Rally to Support Military Families
Operation Homefront, a leading national military nonprofit, announced today that Walmart’s Spark Good program raised more than $2.9 million, including a 2:1 match from Walmart—thanks to the incredible generosity of Walmart.com and Walmart app customers.
2026 Military Child of the Year® Semifinalists
– Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit working to build strong,
stable, and secure military and veteran families, has named the 68 semifinalists for their
2026 Military Child of the Year® Award.
Lt. Gen Mary O’Brien Joins Board of Directors
Operation Homefront, a leading national military nonprofit dedicated to serving America’s military families, has elected Lt. Gen Mary O’Brien, USAF (ret), strategic consultant at the intersection of national security and emerging technology, to its national board of directors.
Operation Homefront Receives $7.5 Million Grant
Operation Homefront, a leading national military nonprofit dedicated to serving America’s military families, receives $7.5 million dollar grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
OH and CSX Ease Burden for Military Families
CSX expands its Rolling Out Relief campaign, providing life-changing financial relief for 52 military families across its service territory.
Robert W. Burrage Joins National Board of Directors
Operation Homefront, a leading national military nonprofit dedicated to serving America’s military families, has elected Robert W. Burrage, Founder and CEO of RWB Construction Management, philanthropist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, to its national board of directors.
Welcome Army Veteran to New Rent-Free Home
National nonprofit Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree are expanding their long-standing partnership to deliver even greater impact for America’s military families.
Steven J. Lepper Joins National Board of Directors
Operation Homefront, a leading national military nonprofit dedicated to serving America’s military families, has elected attorney Major General Steven J. Lepper, U.S. Air Force, Retired, and former Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Air Force, to its national board of directors.
Final Call for 2026 MCOY Nominations
Just one week remains to submit nominations for Operation Homefront’s 18th annual Military Child of the Year® Award.