View Post Candace Jules knows firsthand the challenges that military and veteran families have during their journey to start strong and stay strong. For the past fourteen years, Candace has served in the Navy both on active duty and in the Reserves. “I have been in the shoes of every person we serve, and I … Continued
It is humbling to know that those who serve in our military have taken a solemn oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States” and the freedoms we enjoy daily. It is an oath that may, and occasionally does, require one to give their life in the course of their service. We … Continued
On a recent February day, Army veteran Timothy Vasquez and his wife Melissa arranged for a rideshare service to take them to one of their many medical treatments. This treatment was for her brain tumor, diagnosed in 2019. Upon arrival, they discovered they had been scheduled at the incorrect location and missed the treatment. They … Continued
Employee of the Year is Passionate about Helping Military Families Start Strong and Stay Strong. “Working at Operation Homefront changes you,” said Joe O’Hara. “It has opened my eyes to the challenges that military families face every day. Often the service member has medical issues, and the spouse becomes the caregiver, which means very little … Continued
Walmart Foundation Awards Hire Heroes USA and Operation Homefront Grant to Reach Underserved Veterans and Invest in Diversity Groundbreaking grant in the veteran charitable space to provide employment and income support to rural veterans and establish joint DEI Council to guide programming and funding. ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Top-rated veteran and military service organizations Hire Heroes … Continued
Shanice Dansby turned to the military because she was ready for a new perspective on life. “I’m originally from the San Francisco Bay area and although I loved it, I felt stuck and wanted a new perspective outside of California.” Her dad was a retired chief in the Navy and encouraged her to enlist, which … Continued
Scholarship Supports Military Spouse’s Dream to Help Military Children Codie Maile is a helper. Whether as a military mom and Army spouse, a volunteer for Operation Homefront, or in her former job as a hairstylist, Codie wants to make sure the people around her have what they need to thrive. As a cancer survivor who … Continued
Navy veteran Jane Calloway has twice been shocked by an unexpected and crushing chain of events. The first was in college when she played soccer on a scholarship. She tore her ACL and could no longer play. The second was more recent when she was diagnosed with epilepsy which forced her to leave her military … Continued
Kristen Henry’s desire to help military families started early in life. “Growing up, my mom worked as a nurse at the VA, and she would tell me these incredible stories of the bravery of the veterans she was taking care of that served in Vietnam, WWII, and the Korean War,” Kristen said. “I was always … Continued
As a military spouse and mom of three, Renee Van Allen has turned toward a variety of Operation Homefront Recurring Family Support programs throughout the year. Her family has participated in the Back-to-School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, and Holiday Toy Drive. She first heard about Operation Homefront in 2017 when she and her husband, … Continued
