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Winners Announced for 2011 Military Child of the Year

Winners Announced for 2011 Military Child of the Year

Operation Homefront today announced the five recipients of the 2011 Military Child of the Year® Award. One winner each was given for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.The five winners will receive $5,000 and will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. for a special recognition ceremony on April 7, 2011. “Children in military families demonstrate leadership within their families and within their communities. This is what the Military Child of the Year® Award honors,” said Jim Knotts, President & CEO of Operation Homefront.

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View the press release.

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