Water Mitigation Makes Home Safer for Air Force Veteran Sarah Serrano had always wanted to join the military but had been nervous about making through basic training. After the terrorist attacks in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, Sarah continued her internal debate and in 2008 decided to enlist in the Air Force. “I … Continued
Operation Homefront Assistance Comes Full Circle for Marine Veteran Five years had passed between their phone conversations, but Marine Corps veteran Larry McAfee instantly recognized the voice of Operation Homefront caseworker Kerry Shumake when she called him this summer. Larry initially talked to Kerry in 2018, when he reached out to Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial … Continued
Marine Veteran Grateful for Stability During Transition Marine Master Sgt. Jesus Castañeda is transitioning out of the military after 21 years. His retirement date is expected in January 2024. Starting over after the military can be disconcerting and stressful for service members. Jesus is grateful to have been accepted into Operation Homefront’s Transitional Homes for … Continued
From Backpacks to Backyards, Families Feel Operation Homefront Impact Gratitude is at the heart of Operation Homefront’s mission to support our military community. We are grateful every day to our military families for their work to protect the freedoms we – and all Americans – enjoy. On Veterans Day, 11/11, we take extra time to … Continued
SAN ANTONIO — Operation Homefront, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America’s military families, has elected Dr. Emily Williams Knight, CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and Education Foundation, to its national board of directors. The daughter of military veterans and a former military spouse, Knight brings more than 20 years of global executive … Continued
Navy Veteran Thanks Village for Easing Transition to Civilian Life Navy veteran Bernice Sanchez-Arce is happily married, financially stable, and working in a federal job she loves. She credits the Operation Homefront Transitional Housing – Villages program with helping her get to where she is now. “Operation Homefront has been a savior in many, many, … Continued
Operation Homefront Provides Free Holiday Meals for Military Families When Army Staff Sgt. Li Li was honorably discharged in December 2022, he became a stay-at-home dad and their family of four also became a one-income family. His wife, Yao, is a catering cook at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Li was last … Continued
Operation Homefront Provides Connections for Army Spouse at Military Baby Shower Yessica Ortega Kinchen did not know what being a military spouse to an American servicemember would mean. She did not know how challenging moving to the United States would be. Or how hard it can be to meet people and build a network. The … Continued
Operation Homefront presents prestigious Cornerstone Awardto Alba Baylin of The Coca-Cola Company San Antonio, Texas – Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America’s military families, has presented its 2023 Cornerstone Award to Alba Baylin, Vice President of Stakeholder and Social Impact Management, The Coca-Cola Company, North America Operating Unit. Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award … Continued
Operation Homefront Opens Nominations for 16th Annual Military Child of the Year® Awards Honoring America’s Military Children SAN ANTONIO, Texas – For the 16th year, Operation Homefront will honor the extraordinary accomplishments of America’s military children through its annual Military Child of the Year® Award program. Nominations open today to recognize outstanding young people ages … Continued
