Jackson Beatty, 2017 Marine Corps Military Child of the Year® Award, has spent his entire youth overcoming adversity and making a difference. When asked what trait he hoped someone would think of when describing him, Jackson writes, “I would hope they would pick my determination. Through all the hardships of my life I have never … Continued
For Jamal Braxton, 2017 Military Child of the Year® Award recipient for the U.S. Air Force, and future U. S. Air Force Academy Class of 2021 cadet, is always ready for a challenge . It begins with an unshakeable belief that there is always something that can be done, whether through service to others or … Continued
Molly Frey faces her fears with fervor. Our 2017 National Guard Military Child of the Year said she first felt the impact of being a military kid when her dad, Senior Master Sergeant Kim Frey (ret), deployed to Iraq for the first time. “This growing sadness and worry I developed was very difficult to explain to … Continued
At the age of 11, Sophie Bernstein asked her parents to start a garden. Her parents, Navy Reserves Capt. Brad Bernstein and Moira Bernstein, initially dismissed the request. Perhaps they thought the work of planting, weeding and harvesting would ultimately fall on them. Or maybe they envisioned a sad overgrown mess, due to neglect. But … Continued
Scholar. Mentor. World Class Athlete. There does not appear to be much that Mary Kate Cooper cannot do when she sets her mind to it. She embodies a “can-do” spirit that not only propels her towards excellence but lifts the spirits of those around her “One thing I learned in life is you cannot control … Continued
It would not surprise anyone who knows Alexander McGrath that his favorite quote is from the late Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis: “In a democracy, the most important office is the office of citizen.” Alexander, our Military Child of the Year ® 2017 for the U.S. Navy shares why this quote motivates him. “This quote … Continued
Henderson Heussner arrived in Florida under circumstances that were less than ideal. His father, Col. Todd Heussner, had just deployed to Afghanistan He was leaving behind Colorado, a place he loved and all of his friends behind. And the move was motivated by obligation and compassion – Henderson and his family needed to take care … Continued
April is the Month of the Military Child. There are very real challenges for children of our military families. Frequent moves uproot them and more changes than just the house they live in. New friends, new teachers, new requirements, sometimes new language. A deployment can bring stress and worry over the safety of those they … Continued
Drumroll, Please! Here are the 2017 Military Child of the Year® Award Recipients: It is our honor to announce the recipients of the 2017 Military Child of the Year® Award. “These seven award recipients are among the best of their generation in terms of scholarship and service to their communities. What is even more remarkable … Continued
Operation Homefront is thrilled to announce the top 5 Finalists from each branch of service for the 2017 Military Child of the Year® Award and the 6 Finalists for the second annual Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation presented by Booz Allen Hamilton. Meet our Finalists… ARMY Darrius Anderson, 17, Mansfield, TX Alec … Continued
