National Highlights Archive

Volunteers Needed To Help Break A Guinness World Record

The Most "Heroes" for Our Heroes We know you are already amazing! But you can be "officially" amazing by setting a Guinness World Record. Join Eckrich and Operation Homefront in breaking the world record for most sandwiches made in one hou …Read More

McGraw Kicks Off Concert Tour and Summer of Giving

Tim McGraw is continuing his HomeFront program by awarding mortgage-free homes to military veterans and their families. The highlight of his kickoff concert in Birmingham last week was the presentation of a mortgage-free home to USMC Lance …Read More

Walmart Salutes Heroes And Asks For Input

There are many ways to thank our military families. Walmart and Operation Homefront are thanking them by offering a little help when they need it the most. Walmart has teamed up with General Mills and Kellogg’s to make a donation to Operat …Read More

Service Members Could Win Flight Home for Father’s Day

Operation Homefront, in partnership with a generous corporate partner, is covering the cost of travel this Father’s Day to join active duty service members together with their families on a celebrated family-focused weekend. Service member …Read More

Truce for Troops Raises $16,150 For Operation Homefront Louisiana

On a recent beautiful Sunday afternoon in Baton Rouge's Tiger Stadium, the first Truce for the Troops game was held. Members of Louisiana's State Senate and House of Representatives played a flag football game of Democrats vs. Republicans i …Read More

TurboTax Surpasses $2 Million Goal to Support U.S. Troops

Thanks to the generosity of TurboTax customers, Mission2Match (www.mission2match.com), a cooperative fundraising effort between Intuit TurboTax® and Operation Homefront, has raised more than $1 million in direct donations to support U.S. tr …Read More

ACM, Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley Party for Operation Homefront

It was a night of high notes for Army Sergeant Mathew Pickar and his wife where they were surprised with a mortgage-free home as part of our Homes on the Homefront program. And none other than Tim McGaw and Dierks Bentley congratulated them …Read More

Idaho Family Receives Operation Homefront's 100th Mortgage-Free Home

Operation Homefront reached a major milestone this week by presenting its 100th mortgage-free home to a veteran and his family. The home, in the Boise, Idaho area, was awarded to former Army Sergeant Aaron Woods and his family through Opera …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present Home to Veteran

Chase and Operation Homefront were very excited to present a home to Sgt. James Ott and his family in North Carolina recently. The home was given to the family, mortgage-free, as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Learn more about …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present Home in New York

The spotlight was at half court at the New York Knicks game recently as Chase and Operation Homefront donated a mortgage-free home to Army Specialist Kevin Callaway and his wife Joanna. The home was given as part of our Homes of the Homefro …Read More

Recipients Announced For 2013 Military Child of the Year® Award

Operation Homefront today announced the five recipients of the 2013 Military Child of the Year® Award. The national non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance to military families annually gives the award to an outstanding m …Read More

Star-Spangled Babies Makes A Difference For Military Moms

The Star Spangled Babies baby shower program, is in place to build morale by providing baby showers to our service members and their growing families. In most locations, the families who participate are of deployed service members, wounded …Read More

Send Us Your Family Photo and Essay

“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.” Fame (or infamy) AND 4 plane tickets could await those brave enough to send us a photo and quick essay of your best funny family memory. If it begins with "This one time.." or …Read More

Enter To Win A Caribbean ‘Cruise For A Cause’ From Princess Cruises

You could win a spot on board Princess Cruises ‘Cruise for A Cause’ Nov. 5-9. The cruise is created to honor men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, with special military-themed events and entertainment onboard. You can enter at http://www. …Read More

Rhode Island Proclamation Celebrates Speidel Donation and Commitment to Military

Speidel, the world's number one recognized brand of watchbands and identification bracelets, based in Rhode Island since its founding in 1904, joined Operation Homefront and members of the U.S. Military today as Governor Lincoln Chafee proc …Read More

Advocare's Ladies Alive Events Raise $40K for Operation Homefront

Advocare's Ladies Alive program "Alive and Radiant" raised more than $40,000 for Operation Homefront recently. The regional conferences, held in nine states across the U.S., gathered the top-performing Advocare representatives to motivate, …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present Home To Wounded Vet

Chase and Operation Homefront were pleased to donate a mortgage-free home to Army veteran and wounded warrior, Scott Baier. The home, located in Pompano Beach, FL, was presented to Baier as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Read …Read More

Quicken Loans Gives $25,000 Donation to Operation Homefront

Quicken Loans gave $25,000 to Operation Homefront in support of its military financial assistance and counseling services. The Quicken Loans donation was presented on December 28, 2012 at the Cleveland Web Center location. A special than …Read More

Princess Cruises Sets Up Cruise To Support Veterans

To honor and give thanks to the courageous men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Princess Cruises is launching its first fundraising sailing which is expected to generate $1 million to be shared with two charities committed to U.S. vetera …Read More

Help Family of Service Member Killed in Midland, TX Train Accident

Please help us support the family of Army Sgt. (Retired) Joshua Michael. Michael was one of the wounded warriors killed when a freight train plowed into the parade float on which he was riding in Midland, TX. Before he was killed, he pushed …Read More

Orlando Magic, Chase Brighten Holidays for Military Family

As part of the 2012 NBA Cares Season of Giving, the Orlando Magic, Chase and Operation Homefront surprised a veteran and his family during the Magic vs. Jazz matchup on December 23. Army Sergeant First Class Paul Hiltibidal, his wife Lind …Read More

Operation Homefront's Holiday Meals for Military Program A Huge Success

The Holiday Meals for Military program has concluded for 2012. Thank you to everyone for making this year's program so successful! And thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors who helped us provide over 5000 meals to military families at 17 …Read More

Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront Hand Over Keys To Free Home in Kansas

U.S. Army Corporal John Eichenberger and his wife Kristin got the keys to their mortgage-free home today, thanks to Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront. They received the home as part of our Homes on the Homefront program. Along with repres …Read More

AdvoCare Gives Toys and More To Support Military Families

Recently AdvoCare invited Operation Homefront to participate in Ladies Alive Events taking place nationwide. These events raised nearly $40,000, including over 500 premium toys, up from just over $30,000 last year. It is a great example of …Read More

Birdies For The Brave at TPC Sawgrass Raises Support For Military Families

At the Birdies for the Brave event at TPC Sawgrass this weekend, Phil Mickelson turned, looked at the American flag and said it meant two things to him — "freedom and the cost of that freedom." Watch his interview with ESPN at the event. Wo …Read More

Expanded Emergency Financial Assistance Now Available for Wounded Warriors

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and Operation Homefront today announced a partnership that will extend emergency financial assistance to military service members and veterans who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound, which …Read More

Help Make The Season Bright For Military Kids

During the holiday season, we distribute toys to hundreds of military families, many of whom struggle financially and have a hard time affording gifts for their families. If you would like to be a part of giving toys to make the season brig …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present At Jacksonville Jaguars Game

Chase and Operation Homefront were honored to present a mortgage-free home to Army Sergeant Ralph White and his wife at the recent Jacksonville Jaguars game. The home was given White as part of our Homes on the Homefront program. White, upo …Read More

Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront Surprise Veteran With Home

Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront were excited to surprise U.S. Army Corporal John Eichenberger and his wife Kristin with a mortgage-free home yesterday at a Kansas City Chief's home game. Eichenberger was told he would be recognized as a …Read More

Amazon Donating Kindles To Wounded Warriors for Veteran's Day

Amazon is donating 2,000 Kindles to wounded warriors across the country, in celebration of Veteran's Day. Today, they kicked off the giveaway by meeting with injured service members at the Operation Homefront Village in Oceanside, CA and gi …Read More

Outback and Tim McGraw Surprise Military Guests

Outback Celebrates Veterans & Active Duty Service Members With a Special Offer on Veterans Day and a 10% Discount Through the End of the Year Country music superstar Tim McGraw surprised Nashville-area veterans, active military service mem …Read More

Veteran Receives Home at New York Giants Game

Chase and Operation Homefront were honored to present a mortgage-free home to Navy Petty Officer Jesse Delgado and his wife Carilynn at the Giants vs. Steelers game in New York recently. They received the home as part of the Homes on the Ho …Read More

Thirty-One Partners with Operation Homefront in Get a Gift, Give a Gift Special

In the spirit of celebrating our freedoms at Thanksgiving, Thirty-One is partnering with Operation Homefront to honor all members of the service, including Thirty-One family with ties to the military. Through this initiative, they’ll donat …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present Home To Marines Corps Vet

Operation Homefront and Chase Bank were honored to provide a mortgage-free home to Marine Corps veteran Jordan Stoumbaugh, and his family, recently as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. The new home will allow provide the family wi …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Give Home to Army Vet

Chase and Operation Homefront were honored to present a mortgage-free home to Army National Guard Sergeant Edward Wester. He received the home as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Learn more about Wester: Edward Wester moved aro …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present Mortgage-Free Home In Louisiana

Operation Homefront and Chase Bank were honored to provide a mortgage-free home to Army veteran Eric Moore, and his family, recently as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Their home will provide some stability for the family, while …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present Home to Veteran and Aspiring Actor

Operation Homefront and Chase were honored to present Marine Corps Corporal Chloe Mondesir with a mortgage-free home in Los Angeles recently. Mondesir, a veteran who served in Iraq, received the home as part of our Homes on the Homefront pr …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present Home to Wounded Warrior

Chase and Operation Homefront were excited to present a mortgage-free home to Army Sergeant Stephen Forbes and his family in Jackson, CA. The Forbes' family received the home as part of our Homes on the Homefront program. Read about about …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Give Home To Vietnam Vet

Chase and Operation Homefront were honored to present a home to Army Sergeant Ron Baker, a Vietnam veteran. Baker and his family received the home as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Read more about Baker: Ron Baker grew up in N …Read More

Wells Fargo and Operation Homefront Present Mortgage-Free Home To Wounded Warrior

Operation Homefront and Wells Fargo were honored to present a mortgage-free home to Army Corporal, wounded warrior and father of six Greg Easley and his family in San Antonio, TX as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. The family got …Read More

Surprise! Three Military Families Get Mortgage-Free Homes

Bank of America and Operation Homefront presented the keys for mortgage-free homes to three military families on Wednesday, October 3. Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Eddy Dodson, retired U.S. Army Specialist Charles Henry, retired U.S. Army Cor …Read More

Golf or Bid in Online Auction to Support Birdies for the Brave Event in Florida

Operation Homefront invites you to join us Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 2012 in Florida for a great golf tournament event. The Military Appreciation Gala and Pro-Am Charity Golf Event will be held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In addi …Read More

GM Foundation Gives $25,000 to Operation Homefront at Darryl Worley Concert in Detroit

Funds will help provide emergency and morale assistance services to America’s military families The General Motors Foundation gave $25,000 to Operation Homefront in support of its military financial assistance and counseling services. Th …Read More

Buy a 7-Eleven Slurpee® Drink And Support Wounded Warriors

Slurp4Good program is the coolest way 7-Eleven® stores can give back to the community. For every Slurpee you purchase now through Sept. 30, a donation will go to Operation Homefront to help them provide food for wounded warriors living in …Read More

Support Military Families Through Combined Federal Campaign

The Combined Federal Campaign is a partnership between federal employees, the government and charitable organizations like Operation Homefront. Most Federal employees elect to pledge a specific amount to be withheld regularly from their pay …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Present Home to Marine Corps Veteran

Operation Homefront and Chase were honored to provide a home for Marine Corporal Eric Hewitt as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Along with the surprise about the home, Hewitt got to attend a New York Jets game where he was pres …Read More

Navy Vet Receives Home from Operation Homefront and Chase

Operation Homefront and Chase were honored to provide a mortgage-free home to Navy veteran Aaron Friedlander, and his family, recently as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Their home will return them to Georgia which puts them bac …Read More

Tim McGraw, A Free Home And A Puppy Greets Veteran Family

The Connors didn't expect to see Tim McGraw on the other side of the door. (Watch the video of the surprise.) But, as a special surprise, the country superstar waited for them as they came to view their new home, provided mortgage-free in a …Read More

Tim McGraw Operation Homefront Make Dream A Reality For Marine Vet

Operation Homefront, Tim McGraw and Chase were honored to award a mortgage-free home to Marine Corps Veteran Brandon Rappe in Michigan recently. Rappe, who received the home as part of our Homes on the Homefront program, got to meet McGraw …Read More

Army Corporal and Wounded Warrior Receives Home from Chase

Army Cpl. Jonathan Albrecht has seen a lot of hard times in his deployments to different war zones. He was all smiles recently as he received a mortgage-free home from Chase and Operation Homefront as part of our Homes on the Homefront prog …Read More

Wounded Warrior Family Thanks Home Depot

Through a generous contribution from Home Depot Foundation, Operation Homefront has been able to offer significantly more assistance to Wounded Warriors in need of home repairs, modifications, or appliances. To date, through Home Depot's he …Read More

Marine Corps Veteran Surprised By Tim McGraw and Cake Boss

The Chaput family was surprised with not only a mortgage-free home...but a concert where they got to meet and hear Tim McGraw live...and a cake...from none other than Cake Boss (the cake will be revealed in a special episode of Cake Boss la …Read More

Operation Homefront Receives Sixth Consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Operation Homefront, the national non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, announced today that it has earned its sixth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Th …Read More

Tim McGraw, Chase and Operation Homefront Award Home in Cleveland

Once again, we were honored to join Tim McGraw and Chase in giving a mortgage-free home away. The deserving recipient this time was Army Specialist Frank DeLorenzo and his family. The DeLorenzo family joined us at Tim McGraw's concert in Cl …Read More

Operation Homefront and Chase Donate Home to Army Vet Expecting Twins

Operation Homefront and our good friends at Chase were pleased to provide Army Sergeant Daniel Forester with the keys to his new home. As part of the Homes on the Homefront program, Forester will be able to move closer to family and get rea …Read More

Marine Corps Corporal and Wounded Warrior Gets Mortgage-Free Home in Texas

Operation Homefront and Chase were honored to award a mortgage-free home to Marine Corps Corporal Ryan Rodriguez and his family. As part of the Homes on the Homefront program, this very deserving veteran and wounded warrior recently receive …Read More

Operation Homefront Partners With Got Your 6

Operation Homefront has joined the “Got Your 6” campaign as a strategic partner. The campaign, which involves many celebrities and a strong entertainment industry following, seeks to integrate vets into civilian life as civic assets and lea …Read More

Wounded Warrior Receives Home from Tim McGraw and Chase

Operation Homefront was honored once again, to join Tim McGraw and Chase to award a mortgage-free home to Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Jesse Bowser and his family. They received the home as part of our Homes on the Homefront program. …Read More

Operation Homefront and Tim McGraw Award Home to Wounded Marine Corps Sergeant

Tim McGraw, Operation Homefront and Chase partnered once again to give a mortgage-free home to Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony Hodge. Hodge, a former resident in one of the Operation Homefront Villages for wounded warriors, received the home as p …Read More

Operation Homefront Donates Home To Vet Now Serving as Fireman and Paramedic

Operation Homefront and Chase were honored to donate a mortgage-free home to an outstanding veteran who continues in public service as a paramedic and fireman. Army veteran Donald Gulas, receive his new home as part of the Homes on the Home …Read More

Mortgage-Free Home Given To Soldier at Tim McGraw Concert

Operation Homefront and Chase were pleased to join Tim McGraw in presenting a mortgage-free home to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Zach Williams as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Williams and his fiance' Neva attended the McGraw conc …Read More

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Supports Military Families

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is featuring Support at Home coffee from June 25 to August 5, 2012 at participating retail locations and on coffeebean.com. Support At Home coffee was hand-crafted to pay tribute to the families of our brave serv …Read More

Operation Homefront Rings NASDAQ Closing Bell

Operation Homefront joined the NASDAQ Capital Market in a salute to our military by ringing the closing bell on the stock exchange at 4:00 p.m. ET. Alison LaFerlita, the President of Operation Homefront’s Tri-State chapter, joined seven-ye …Read More

Petty Motorsports, Eckrich and Operation Homefront Form Fast Partnership

This past weekend, the driver of the famed No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports car, Aric Almirola, is celebrating a new partnership with Eckrich and Operation Homefront at Kentucky Motor Speedway. “I’m excited to be sporting the colors of Eck …Read More

Team Operation Homefront Still Has Spots for Army Ten-Miler

Have you ever been to the Army Ten-Miler? You don't want to miss it and slots are still available with Team Army Homefront. Runners are required to raise a minimum of $250 by August 7th to secure their race day bib. All proceeds benefit the …Read More

Air Force Vet Receives Home From Chase and Operation Homefront

Chase and Operation Homefront were excited to hand Staff Sergeant Joshua Hillier the keys to his family's new home this week. The home was donated to Hillier as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. Staff Sergeant Joshua Hillier enli …Read More

Tim McGraw and Chase Donate Home to Navy Vet Through Homes on the Homefront

When the struggle was hitting hardest, Aviation Ordinanceman 2nd Class Christopher Turpin, a wounded warrior, received some good news. They were going to receive a mortgage-free home from Chase and get to meet Tim McGraw, country superstar …Read More

Operation Homefront Preparing to Assist Military Post-Afghanistan

The U.S. military mission is changing, and Operation Homefront is changing to prepare itself to best serve military service members and their families now and beyond the drawdown of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. As part of its strategic plann …Read More

National Housing Conference Recognizes Operation Homefront and Home Depot Foundation

Operation Homefront was excited to be honored at the National Housing Conference's 40th Annual Gala that recognized organizations that serve America's veterans by meeting their housing needs. Operation Homefront, along with our partner, the …Read More

In Memory of Joseph Urzua

We were sorry to hear the news this week that Army Sgt. Joe Urzua passed away this week after a valiant battle with terminal brain cancer. Urzua was a resident at our Wounded Warrior Village in San Antonio and had relocated to California la …Read More

Operation Homefront Donates Home To Wounded Marine

Operation Homefront and Chase were excited to present a home to a wounded Marine and his family today in Orlando, as part of our Homes on the Homefront program. Domenic Delucia and his family have had their share of struggles with Domenic b …Read More

Operation Homefront and Chase Hand Over Keys To Newlyweds

Today, Marine Sgt. Keith Buckmon and his family got the keys to their new home in Chester, Maryland. They were surprised with the home on their wedding day, in San Antonio a little over a month ago. This home giveaway is part of the partner …Read More

Tim McGraw, Chase and Operation Homefront Donate Home to Wounded Warrior in Georgia

Operation Homefront was pleased to join Tim McGraw and Chase to award a mortgage-free home to Staff Sergeant Kevin Biddle, US Army (Retired). The Biddles were invited to attend McGraw's concert, meet him personally and get the news about th …Read More

Operation Homefront Launches 2012 Back-to-School Brigade

Operation Homefront is excited to launch the 2012 Back-to-School Brigade, our program that provides school supplies to military kids. Through distribution events around the country, military families are given supplies to help them get read …Read More

Tim McGraw Gives Home to Wounded Warrior

Tim McGraw, Chase and Operation Homefront were excited to present a home to a wounded warrior and his family at McGraw's concert in Dallas this weekend, as part of our Homes on the Homefront program. Army Sgt. Ralph Harroff and his family h …Read More

Company Store Design Contest To Bring Comfort To Military Families

Operation Homefront has partnered with The Company Store, one of America’s largest home décor and bedding companies for more than 100 years, to launch the Kids’ Design Contest in which children nationwide will have the opportunity to design …Read More

Operation Homefront and Chase Donate Home, Just In Time For Twins

Operation Homefront and Chase were honored to donate a home to Army Spec. Jonathon Napoli and his family through our Homes on the Homefront program. The home, given to them recently, is located in Scranton, PA and puts the Napolis close to …Read More

The Slater Foundation Welcomes Operation Homefront to Boston

The Slater Foundation graciously hosted a special evening to welcome Operation Homefront as it opens a new office in Boston to serve New England military families. The event was supported by many local dignitaries including Massachusetts Go …Read More

Tim McGraw Partnering With Chase and Operation Homefront To Give 25 Homes To Vets

Country music superstar Tim McGraw is launching a nationwide program called HomeFront in partnership with Chase and Operation Homefront to award mortgage-free homes to wounded warriors and servicemembers in need at each concert of his summe …Read More

Operation Homefront Gives Home To Vet With 24 Years of Service

Rob can barely remember the details of the attack or injuries he suffered in Afghanistan, or even most of his life before that day. But now he can live out his retirement in a home donated to him by Operation Homefront and Chase, as part of …Read More

Jim Beam Live Music Series: Looking For Vets For Special Music Experience

Get ready to rock with Jim Beam® Live Music Series and celebrate the bold choices that got them where they are today. We're looking for a military veterans, who use music to encourage others or support our military, and who live in or near …Read More

Iraq Vet and Wife Move Into Home Donated By Chase And Operation Homefront

This week they got to move into their home. Quintin Muirhead, a medically retired Army Specialist, and his wife Jennifer were surprised with a donation of new home from Operation Homefront and Chase recently at a Houston Astros game. In fac …Read More

Chase and Operation Homefront Donate Home to Veteran

Operation Homefront, along with Chase Bank, were honored to present a home this Memorial Day weekend to a deserving war veteran as part of the Utah Air Show. Afghanistan War veteran Air Force Staff Sergeant Josh Hillier and his wife Rosa r …Read More

Act of Valor Blu-ray and DVD Sales To Support Military Families

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment in cooperation with Relativity Media and The Bandito Brothers will be giving a portion of the proceeds from the ACT OF VALOR Blu-ray and DVD to Operation Homefront. ACT OF VALOR will be available on …Read More

Miller High Life Welcome Veterans Back to the “High Life”

Miller High Life has teamed up with Operation Homefront and will be providing “High Life” experiences, such as tickets to professional sporting events and concerts, throughout the summer. We don't have any current experiences to register fo …Read More

Marine Marries and Gets A Home, Thanks To Chase and Operation Homefront

Armed Forces Day brought with it a big weekend for the Buckmons. This couple was flown to San Antonio and given a very special wedding on beautiful Marriage Island on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, courtesy of Operation Homefront. But it did …Read More

Gold Canyon Offers Fragrant Specialty Candle To Support Military Families

Gold Canyon's Support Our Troops tribute candle was developed to honor our troops serving proudly in the United States military, but also to salute the strong military families serving at home every day. For each candle sold, 10 percent of …Read More

The Ziegenfelder Company Check Presentation

On May 18, 2012, the Ziegenfelder Company of Wheeling, WV arrived at the Operation Homefront Village in San Antonio with another generous donation from sales of their popular Budget $aver Red, White & Berry Blast Pops. Brad Allen (left), th …Read More

Operation Homefront and Chase Donate Home to Bomb-Defusing Iraq Veteran and Family

After risking his life on a daily basis defusing bombs in Iraq, it is a miracle that Sergeant Dennis Latowski has been able to make it home to be there for his family. That is why Operation Homefront and Chase are proud to donate a house to …Read More

Register Now: Phil Mickelson Hosts Birdies For Brave Golf Tournament

Please join us at the Military Appreciation Gala and Pro-Am Charity Golf Event Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2012, at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In addition to a world-class golf event featuring PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and LPGA player …Read More

The 2012 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship Will Be Awarded July 15

Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation are proud to announce the 2012 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship. The scholarship is offered to wives of uniformed service members to attend vocational training programs in …Read More

Eckrich And Operation Homefront Team Up To Support Military Families

New Program Honors Families Across the Country, Backed by $200,000 Donation Eckrich, part of the John Morrell Food Group, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, gave back to military families today! They hosted their first Military Family Thank …Read More

Military Family Surprised With Truck From Operation Homefront and ASL Group

Operation Homefront continues their support for our troops through a recent car donation. Senior Airman Aaron Becker has served his country proudly, and this car will greatly benefit his family who are expecting their first child in June. …Read More

Home Depot To Assist Wounded Warriors With Home Repairs

Through a generous contribution from Home Depot, Operation Homefront is now able to offer significantly more assistance to Wounded Warriors in need of home repairs, modifications, or appliances. For a service member to qualify for these ser …Read More

Family Surprised With A Donated Home

Staff Sgt. Don Gulas and his family were honored and surprised in New York City when they were given a home by Chase and Operation Homefront, through its Army Homefront Fund. This year, more than 100 homes are expected to be donated to de …Read More

Operation Homefront and Chase Donate Home to Iraq Vet and Wife at Houston Astros Game

It was a home game for the Astros, facing the Colorado Rockies, but the big winner was in the stands, as Operation Homefront and Chase donated a home to a deserving veteran of the war in Iraq, Quintin Muirhead, a medically retired Army Spec …Read More

Operation Homefront Celebrates Military Kids At Gala in D.C.

Operation Homefront was pleased to recognize five outstanding military kids at a special gala in Washington, D.C. on April 5, 2012. The awards were presented by senior leaders of each branch of service, and keynote speakers at the event in …Read More

Recipients Announced for 2012 Military Child of the Year

Operation Homefront today announced the five recipients of the 2012 Military Child of the Year® Award. The national non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance to military families annually gives the award to an outstanding m …Read More

Yard House Turns Change Into $75K Donation for Operation Homefront

Benefiting from change that makes change, Operation Homefront received a donation of $75,000 through Round It Up America. Guests of Yard House rounded up their checks to the nearest dollar and the change was donated to OH, the national char …Read More

Angie Johnson of The Voice Joins Operation Homefront In Honoring Military Kids

From Afghanistan to the big stage, we are honored that Angie Johnson of The Voice will be joining us at the 2012 Military Child of the Year Awards Gala in Washington D.C. She will honor us by singing the national anthem at our annual event …Read More

Operation Homefront To Give 100 Donated Homes To Military Families

Chase To Donate 100 Homes and Support to Nonprofit Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that provides emergency assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, today launched a partnership with Chase that will put at least 100 …Read More

Annie's Bid Chooses Operation Homefront To Benefit From Online Auctions

Annie's Bid, a new online auction that offers great deals to bidders while raising money for charity, has chosen Operation Homefront as its featured cause. The goal is to raise $10,000 through AnniesBid.com’s “Hearts on the Homefront” campa …Read More

Struggle Turned To Hope For Easley Family

The war had just begun when Army Spec. Greg Easley was injured. In 2003, during a 15-month deployment, an IED explosion flipped the truck Greg was driving. He suffered burns on his leg and was knocked unconscious. He awoke with terrible he …Read More

Army Homefront Fund Aids Hamel's Recovery

Chief Warrant Officer Daryl Hamel knows better than most the sacrifices of military service (in photo far left [ARMY PHOTO]). In addition to his own injury in Iraq, Hamel suffered the death of his cousin and fellow soldier, Staff Sergeant A …Read More

Matos Urges Soldiers To Reach Out To Army Homefront Fund

Through two separate enlistments in the Army, Sergeant Lawrence Matos could count on the military to help support his large family. He has a wife, four children, and three grandchildren who rely on him. But what brought Matos back into the …Read More

McNeil Family Rebuilds Their Lives

At first, Spec. Anthony McNeil said he didn’t realize there was anything wrong with him. In the Army, he worked a desk job, as a human resources specialist. In Iraq, he traded his desk for a weapon on top of a humvee and was tasked to be a …Read More

Walmart Donation of $175,000 to Expand Program Providing Critical Basic Needs

Operation Homefront today announced that it will be able to fill unmet needs in specific local communities and nationwide as a result of $175,000 in special funding from Walmart. Four community grants will help meet basic needs like food as …Read More

Army Homefront Fund Makes An Impact

Operation Homefront (OH) and the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command (WTC) were proud to announce the creation of the Army Homefront Fund in June 2011. A Memorandum of Understanding between OH and the WTC recognized the new 501(c)(3) organ …Read More

Army Homefront Fund Helps Army Translator

In August 2011, the Army Homefront Fund partnered with Southwest Airlines, Mustard Seed of Central Florida, and moving company Two Men and a Truck to help wounded Army translator Sara Jaffe (wearing red scarf in photo). Jaffe was born in Ir …Read More

Prater Family On Road To Recovery

Greggory Prater, an E-5 in the United States Army, has served his country proudly. After having success in the business field, conditions changed and he found himself looking for a new line of work. He had many family members and relatives …Read More

Wounded Warrior Wives Retreat Offers Rest and Insight

Nestled in the Flint Hills of Kansas, a group of strangers gathered together. They listened and talked and laughed –and discovered loving and caring for a wounded warrior was not their only common bond. View a video of the event and see …Read More

Ashley Furniture Helps Military Families Sleep Easier

Operation Homefront received a very generous donation of 1,300 Ashley Sleep mattresses to be distributed to military families! About 500 king and queen latex mattresses were distributed yesterday in San Antonio. The line of people continued …Read More

Fifth Edition CD 'For The Troops' Sings Its Thanks

Operation Homefront announced that, with this month's release of "CD for the Troops V," the series of albums will have been provided to 1 million service members and military families. This fifth album includes songs from 11 artists, inclu …Read More

Home Depot & Operation Homefront Deliver Appliances to Military Families

The Home Depot Foundation recently teamed up with us to deliver new appliances to military families in Minot, North Dakota, which was ravaged by the historic flooding this summer. The help was prompted by a visit from General and Mrs. Schwa …Read More

Jim Beam, Operation Homefront And A Touching Week of Giving

More Than 50 Corporate Friends Step Up To Give 1900 Meals To Military Families A whirlwind week of giving took us from Texas to New York, as Jim Beam, Operation Homefront, Walmart and more than 50 other corporate partners joined together f …Read More

Quick Work Brings Hams to Air National Guard in Iowa

Jeff Hansen, owner of Iowa Select Farms, wanted to find a way to give to military families this holiday season. So they contacted Operation Homefront to help. When we found the perfect opportunity, drill weekend at the National Guard Traini …Read More

Wounded Warrior Surprised With A Car

Retired Army Specialist and wounded warrior Max Poyer and his wife Beverly thought they were coming to our DC chapter headquarters get toys for their kids but they were surprised with the gift of a new SUV. The vehicle, a gently used GMC Ac …Read More

Donated Laptops Help Families Stay Connected During Overseas Deployments

Operation Homefront and CDW-G Present Laptops to Soldiers and Families at Fort RileyOperation Homefront, in collaboration with CDW Government LLC (CDW-G), a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education and healthcare cu …Read More

Holiday Meals For Military Program Kicks Off For 2011

Kid Rock is teaming up with Jim Beam and Operation Homefront to make sure military families get to enjoy a holiday meal. This year, the Holiday Meals for Military Program will continue to grow reaching the following 6 locations to distribut …Read More

Experience The Joy of Giving Toys To Military Kids

Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree, Inc. have joined forces again this holiday season to gather Christmas gifts for thousands of military children across the country. The toys will be donated by customers of the more than 3,800 Dollar Tree …Read More

Winning Couple Announced in Salute To Love Wedding Giveaway

The Sanderling Resort & Spa, OBXbrides.com and Operation Homefront are pleased to announce Air Force 2nd Lt. John Avrett and fiancé Meghan Kinney winners of the highly-anticipated “Salute to Love” contest. Launched on Independence Day 2011, …Read More

Charter Lends Military Families a Helping Hand

Neighbors helping heroes is what Charter is encouraging customers to do as it introduces its three-month Operation Homefront campaign. From now through January 31, customers signing up for various Charter services, online at charter.com/ho …Read More

Million Dollar Quartet Partners With Operation Homefront

Million Dollar Quartet, the hit musical, announces a national partnership with Operation Homefront that will include all three U.S. productions of the award-winning musical; New York, Chicago and the U.S. tour. Million Dollar Quartet will e …Read More

Stage Stores Shoppers Help Raise $375,000 For Military Families

This year’s Veteran’s Day was celebrated in a special way as Stage Stores Inc. donated $375,000 to Operation Homefront. The donation came from the sale of patriotic-themed, reusable shopping totes and was made possible in part by the outsta …Read More

Cabela's Brings Gaming Break To Wounded Warriors

Cabela's visited the Operation Homefront Village in San Antonio recently to treat some of our wounded warriors to an afternoon of gaming. It was a much-needed break from endless medical issues for most of these heroes. Even family members c …Read More

Raytheon Treats Wounded Warrior Families to BBQ and Pumpkin Painting

Operation Homefront and Raytheon recognized more than 27 families during an appreciation dinner for wounded warriors and their families at Operation Homefront Village in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 19. Raytheon, a major American defense c …Read More

Operation Homefront And Stars Hit The Teen Nick HALO Awards in Hollywood

Operation Homefront has partnered with Nickelodeon to promote its cause and the wonderful work of our Military Child of the Year Award recipients via their HALO Awards. HALO, Helping And Leading Others, is a special programming event on Nic …Read More

TASC, Inc. Gives To Support Military Families

Amy Palmer, Chief Operating Officer, was on hand to receive a generous donation from Al Pisani, Senior Vice President, Intelligence Group of TASC Inc., a leading provider of advanced systems engineering, integration and decision–support ser …Read More

Health Net Federal And Recording Artist Barry Michael Make Reception Special

Those who joined Operation Homefront at our annual reception got a special treat. Recording artist Barry Michael sang his hit song Heroes and Angels. Health Net Federal Services made it all possible at the reception in D.C. as part of the A …Read More

‘Operation Reward Romance’ To Give Away A Diamond Ring

Ritani, a world renowned designer of Diamond Engagement Rings and other fine jewelry, is teaming up with Operation Homefront to give away a beautiful diamond engagement ring to one lucky military couple. Through this exciting new contest, a …Read More

Huggies Camo Diapers Benefit Operation Homefront

Dress your babies cute for a cause! Huggies has created a special camo diaper that will be distributed exclusively in Walmart stores across the country. Operation Homefront will get one diaper for every box of Huggies sold. In addition, Wal …Read More

Operation Homefront Receives Top Rating From Charity Navigator

Operation Homefront announced today that it has earned its fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. This is the top rating awarded by the charity watchdog organization. Only 4 percent of the charities rated by Charity Naviga …Read More

Jim Beam and Kid Rock Present Check To Operation Homefront

Beam Global Spirits & Wine made a generous $100,000 donation to help Operation Homefront support military families. Fred Noe, Sr., the seventh generation master distiller and great-grandson of Jim Beam, together with Kid Rock, presented …Read More

Indiana Pacer's Roy Hibbert Shows Support for Operation Homefront

Basketball star Roy Hibbert, who currently plays for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and played college ball at Georgetown University, has become an active supporter of Operation Homefront. In Indiana, Hibbert helped local military families last …Read More

Operation Homefront and the Women's Self-Worth Foundation Announce Scholarship Winners

Operation Homefront and the Women’s Self Worth Foundation are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Saban Military Spouse Educational Scholarship. Military wives have long been recognized as the key to stability in a military home, a …Read More

Discover Raises $35,000 in Card Art Contest

The designs came rolling in and a winner has been chosen. In the process, $35,000 was raised which Discover donated to Operation Homefront. View the first place design in Discover's Works of Art/Acts of Charity contest. The online contest …Read More

Airgas Extends Commitment to Operation Homefront with $100,000 Donation

Company marks total contribution of $400,000 toward military families and support of veterans. Airgas presented Operation Homefront with a donation of $100,000 at Airgas headquarters in Radnor, PA, marking the Company’s fourth annual contr …Read More

New TLC Show Honors Returning Troops, Partners With Operation Homefront

TLC pays tribute to America's brave troops with Surprise Homecoming , a heart-warming new series that shows the emotional reunions of military men and women with their families after serving time overseas. During this series, TLC will par …Read More

Gary Sinise Partners With Operation Homefront

Operation Homefront is proud to be a partner of the foundation founded by Academy Award nominated actor, Gary Sinse. The Gary Sinise Foundation is dedicated to serving the nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their …Read More

Outback Gives Operation Homefront $1 Million in Support of Troops

Operation Homefront, the national non-profit providing emergency financial and other assistance to military families and wounded warriors, today received a $1 million check from Outback Steakhouse, raised from their 2011 Thanks for Giving c …Read More

Operation Homefront Opens First Village on West Coast for Wounded Warriors

Operation Homefront and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced a new two-year, $250,000 grant for supportive transitional housing and support services for wounded service members, recently returning service members, and t …Read More

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 …Read More

Ziegenfelder's Budget $aver Twin Pops Donates More Than $23,000 to Operation Homefront

Some welcomed financial support for the families of US service members and wounded warriors was received by Operation Homefront. The Ziegenfelder Company located in Wheeling, WV has developed a product and connected its national sales campa …Read More

AdvoCare Presents a Check for $100,000 and Pledges More

AdvoCare International, a leading health and wellness company, donated $100,000 and pledged a total of $250,000 in support for 2011, during their Success School national conference this past weekend. The event, held in Fort Worth, Texas gat …Read More

Georgia Military Wives Get Valentine Makeovers

Operation Homefront Georgia made Valentine’s a special day for several military wives and moms with a special event called You Light Up My Life. They asked Defense Video Imagery & Distribution System (DVIDS) to video troops sending a Valent …Read More

Real-Life Wives Celebrate Upcoming Season of Army Wives

Fans of the show Army Wives were easy to find at the Outback Steakhouse in Savannah, GA recently. Outback Steakhouse, Lifetime TV, and Operation Homefront recently hosted a very special Homefront Celebration to kick off Season 5 of the popu …Read More

Operation Homefront Launches New Community

Operation Homefront has launched a new online community for military and wounded warrior wives.Operation Homefront Community, located at http://community.operationhomefront.net, replaces Homefront Online with a social networking focus that …Read More

Military Family Comes For Toys, Goes Home With SUV

Sgt. Steven Watson and his wife Diane came to Ft. Hood for our Jolly Holly/Meals for Military. They, like many struggling military families, were there to get a complete Christmas meal and toys to give their kids. What they didn't know is t …Read More

Operation Homefront Opens New Village in Bethesda, MD

Operation Homefront welcomed its first residents to its new Bethesda Village in Maryland. Army Specialist Richard New and his family celebrated a comfortable Christmas in their new home, with a tree and gifts provided by Soldier's Angels. T …Read More

Beam Global Spirits & Wine Donates More Than 1,000 Meals To Military Families

Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., the leading American spirits company, made donations of 1,000 meals to military families this season through its “Holiday Meals for Military Families” charity program. In partnership with Operation Homefr …Read More

Redskins Welcome Military Families to FedEx Field

Operation Homefront was featured on the jumbotron at the Washington Redskins stadium this weekend. BAE Systems and our DC Chapter invited over 200 military families to watch the Redskins take on their division rival the Dallas Cowboys on th …Read More

Navy and Operation Homefront Win This Weekend

The Army / Navy Football Charity Fundraiser once again raised funds for local and national charities that provide relief to military families, returning service members, and children less fortunate during the holiday season. Central Ohio mi …Read More

Oster Professional™ Teams Up With Operation Homefront For Limited Edition Clippers

Oster Professional™ clipper brand has teamed up with Operation Homefront offering beauty professionals a new limited edition, American-made, camouflage clipper collection. Jarden Consumer Solutions will donate $25,000 from the sales to Oper …Read More

A Home For The Holidays

Lt. General Troy, Director of Army Staff, Mr. Richard Kleberg, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, and Amy Palmer, COO of Operation Homefront, recently visit wounded warriors and their families living at OH Village - San Antonio. Op …Read More

Order Your I Served Sticker Today

The “I Served” sticker program started in July 2009 as a way to recognize the military men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Due to the overwhelming number of requests, stickers recognizing Vietnam, Desert Storm, Korea and WWII …Read More

Singing Thanks to Our Military

Musician John Ondrasik and 13 other artists are thanking U.S. military members for their service in a CD called "For the Troops IV." The album is available for free download to active duty service members, veterans and their families worldw …Read More

Kurt Busch Supports Our Military and Operation Homefront

Kurt Busch placed 11th at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on November 7th driving his Coca-Cola 600 Miller Lite Dodge with the Operation Homefront logo on the hood. Busch wanted to pay tribute to our military by naming the car "Patri …Read More

Kurt Busch Focused On Another Lone Star State Win On Sunday

Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch returns to Texas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s AAA Texas 500 as the defending champion for the fall racing classic. Busch’s Steve Addington-led Penske Racing "Blue Deuce" team is preparing to launch a …Read More

Fred Meyer is Making a Difference

Fred Meyer customer’s donations made through the coin boxes at checkstands combined with Fred Meyer associate contributions benefit the local Washington State chapter of Operation Homefront. Fred Meyer's George Stein presented the $112,396 …Read More

Country Stars Montgomery Gentry Take the Stage to Honor America's Heroes

As part of their 2010 concert tour, Montgomery Gentry took the stage at Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio for a very special concert in support of America’s service members and their families on Saturday, October 2. A portion of the proceed …Read More

Miller Lite Mans Up With $100,000 Donation to OH

Source: Marketwire CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - September 28, 2010) - Miller Lite today announced a $100,000 donation to Operation Homefront, an organization that helps troops in need. Miller Lite Racing, in its third year of supporting the o …Read More

Kid Rock and Jim Beam® Bourbon Place the Military Centerstage with Patriot Day Concert

Deerfield, Ill. – As part of their ongoing support of America’s service members, Kid Rock and Jim Beam® Bourbon hosted a concert on Sept. 11, in Columbia, S.C., to honor our nation’s heroes. The special concert event, called "Kid Rock Salu …Read More

CA VIPS Step Up to Support Freedom Walks

OH Southern California organized a Freedom Walk in remembrance of 9/11 at Balboa Park in San Diego. Monica Dean, Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor for NBC 7 in San Diego, emceed the event. Dean is the daughter of a retired Navy captain …Read More

Operation Homefront CEO Jim Knotts on Fox News

Operation Homefront CEO Jim Knotts appeared on Fox News Sunday, Sept. 5 to talk about how Operation Homefront supports military families and what you can do to help. Click here to view the video. …Read More

Wild Bills and Jim Beam Together Created a Memorable Night for Our Military

Long-time sponsor of Operation Homefront Georgia, Wild Bills, together with Jim Beam, created a special night for our military at the recent 7th birthday bash for Wild Bills. Wild Bills generously donated tickets for a few military families …Read More

5 Military Families Chosen for the VIP Experience with Bill Gentry

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Operation Homefront Helps Kids, Families Get Ready for School

HAVELOCK, N.C. - Local business here in the east are helping kids and military families get ready for school. See more here. …Read More

Wounded Soldier Heals With Comedy

It's open-mike night, when anyone with the guts to go on stage can try to be funny for five minutes. Read more here. …Read More

Advance Auto Parts Supports Service Members

Advance Auto Parts representatives presented a check for $25,000 to Operation Homefront in Philadelphia Aug. 8, the same day they announced a new contest offering $2,500 in car repairs to Philadelphia-area military families. From the left: …Read More

Beam Global Spirits & Wine Presents $100,000 Donation to Operation Homefront

Chicago, Il- Beam Global Spirits & Wine President and CEO Matt Shattock, with the help of Kid Rock, presents Jim Beam’s $100,000 donation to Operation Homefront President and CEO Jim Knotts backstage at Kid Rock’s concert in Chicago on Satu …Read More

10 Military Families Win $2500 In Car Repairs

Advance Auto Parts and Operation Homefront recently announced the winners of a local contest to help Philadelphia-area military families in need. The contest, which began in August, awarded 10 winners $2500 worth of car repairs and maintena …Read More

Great Expectations - A Military Baby Shower

17 JULY in Norman OK, OHOK hosted “Great Expectations-a military baby shower” for almost 100 new military moms. The shower was a great example of what is locally known as the Oklahoma standard…generous community support for our military fam …Read More

Operation Homefront Receives Cash Donation from Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse presents a check for its $1 million donation to Operation Homefront. Through its Thanks for Giving Program, which included a special Red, White and Bloomin’ menu dedicated to the campaign and support from country music su …Read More

Who's headed to see Tim?

Thanks to everyone who chimed in to get a shot at Tim McGraw VIP tickets. The winner is…(where’s my emoticon for a drum roll?) Read more here. …Read More

Celebrating Our Military Families

A free event for Service members and their families featuring Eckrich franks and sausages on the grill, deli sandwiches, side dishes, drinks and dessert. Click the link below to register to attend the event in your local area. *There are …Read More

Courting Disaster

I understand deadlines. I’m a journalist. I was once suspended without pay for missing 6 p.m. by less than 15 seconds. In that situation, it was the anchor who looked bad because I didn’t get my story done on time. In my news director’s min …Read More

Struggling for Support

At Christmas time, there are military families who are hungry, homeless and destitute. And during the holidays, the public surges forward to help them with donations of food, toys and cash. As the cold melts away and spring blooms, many o …Read More

Women Making History

Women lead troops into combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. They fly helicopters. They heal severely wounded service members. They’ve been doing this since the American colonies created the Continental Army to fight the British in 1775. Read mor …Read More

Tim McGraw Meets U.S. Troops and Families for Operation Homefront

Tim Mcgraw: The country star, hubby to Faith Hill and father of three is getting charitable on the road to help raise awareness and funds for U.S. servicemen and women. Click here to read more. …Read More

Singer, Restaurant Support Troops

When Lauren and Jeffrey Corbett met their world-famous hero, it turned out Jeffrey was a hero in that man’s eyes, too. The couple met country superstar Tim McGraw last week during his tour stop in Lexington, Ky., as guests of Operation Ho …Read More

U.S. wounded warriors root on Team USA

Each time the United States Olympic hockey team takes the ice, players are not only representing their country, but an American war hero wounded in battle. Read more here. …Read More

Operation Homefront Receives Major Contribution from Advocare

At the Success School National Conference held in Fort Worth, Texas, AdvoCare pledged $250,000 for our troops and their families. The sizeable check was presented to Operation Homefront during a special reception at the health and wellness …Read More

Wounded Warrior Wives and Walmart Team Up for Caregivers

A purple box wrapped in white ribbon will be arriving on the doorsteps of caregivers all across the country. These aren’t just any boxes – they are boxes with a mission! And that mission is to encourage, educate and entertain caregivers o …Read More

OH Volunteers Help With Kid Rock Concert

Volunteers from Operation Homefront New York/New Jersey manned an information booth at the July 8 Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd concert at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. Members of the New Jersey National Guard who'd recently returned …Read More