New Air Conditioner Keeps Navy Veteran and His Family Safe and Cool Jorge Romero joined the Navy in 2000, when he was still only 17 because he wanted something more than he could find in his small New Mexico hometown. For jobs, his choices were “the mine and the Walmart,” he said. He talked to … Continued
New HVAC Allows Air Force Veteran’s Family to Stay in Dream Home Air Force veteran Robert Osborne was surprised when he began having problems with heat and the AC in the Longview, Washington, home the family had recently purchased. He and his wife, Nychol, loved the house that was also home to Nychol’s granddaughter and … Continued
Flood Repairs Help Physical and Mental Health of Veteran Army National Guard veteran Brian Steere joined the military because of a sense of duty to his country and to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather who served in the Navy during World War II. He enlisted in 2008 and had hoped to serve 20 … Continued
Housing Program Offers Veteran Family Opportunity for Stability Navy veteran Cecil Boyland Jr. understands how quickly life can change routes. A year ago, Cecil, his wife, Krystine, and their four children were completing final details before moving to their new duty station at U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo in Nagasaki, Japan. The family sold their cars, … Continued
Veteran Family Finds Renewed Sense of Appreciation in Backpacks Back-to-school time is triple the fun – and triple the expense – for Navy veteran Curtis Montgomery and his wife, Debra. Receiving backpacks and supplies for their three children at an Operation Homefront Back-to-School Brigade (BTSB) event was a boost for the family, who lives in … Continued
Inspired by Her Father, Area Manager Supports Military Families For over four years, Sarah Cheesman has worked as an area manager for Operation Homefront, serving military and veteran families in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. Sarah, who was inspired by her dad’s military service, organizes and executes programs like Back-to-School … Continued
As the parents of five children, Anacel Strachan and her husband, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Strachan, know the thrill and agony of back-to-school time. For the children – especially younger ones – getting supplies is exciting. For parents, the back-to-school season signifies an investment of time and money. The Strachan family appreciated the opportunity … Continued
Operation Homefront to distribute 30,000 backpacks full of school supplies to military families nationwide. Southern New Hampshire University and Dollar Tree, Inc. join to ensure military children are prepared to start the new school year. National nonprofit Operation Homefront is kicking off their 16th annual Back-to-School Brigade® program to support thousands of military families during … Continued
Operation Homefront presents Cornerstone Awardto Bob Deforge of Pratt & Whitney SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America’s military families, has presented its 2023 Cornerstone Award to Bob Deforge, Director for Customer Requirements, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines. Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award to individuals who have gone above and … Continued
Wife of Army Major Perseveres Through Challenges of Military Life When Bonnie Conrad met her future husband 13 years ago, she didn’t foresee that their whirlwind romance would mean moving every couple of years and being apart from him for months at a time. Bonnie had worked for about a decade as a medical assistant … Continued
