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Flood Repairs Helps Veteran’s Health and Wellness

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 Stability

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’s Renewed Sense of Appreciation

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

Area Manager Supports Military Families

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

Army Family Enjoys Back-to-School Brigade Event

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

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

Robert Deforge Presented Cornerstone Award

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

Persevering Through Challenges of Military Life

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

Veteran Turns to Operation Homefront for Repair

Army Veteran Turns to Operation Homefront for Septic Tank Repair Kristopher Williams was a nursing major in college when his son was born with Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that affects connective tissue. With his son sick, Kristopher took a break from college. During that time, he got to know his son’s nurse, a corpsman.   … Continued

Transitional Home Provides Support for Family

Transitional Village Provides a Home and Support for Expectant Dual-Military Parents Seaman Olivia Price was about to be medically retired from the Navy as a result of severe PTSD in 2022 after serving four years. She and her husband, Brandon, also in the Navy, already had one child, Aurora, and she was pregnant with their … Continued

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