National Highlights Archive

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

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. To register for an upcoming experience, click a regi …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

Registration Now Open: Homefront Celebration in Alexandria, LA

Operation Homefront & TriWest Healthcare Alliance Invite You to our Homefront Celebration: An Afternoon of Relaxation and Inspiration. We’re hosting a special evening out to recognize and thank the military spouses who give so much of thems …Read More

Apply Now for the 2012 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship

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

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

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

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

Chase and Operation Homefront Donate Home To Army Vet

Operation Homefront and Chase were excited to donate another home this week to a deserving military family as part of the new Homes on the Homefront program. “This is a dream come true. After all those years in recovery, I never knew if I w …Read More

Join Team Operation Homefront At the Air Force Marathon

Join Team Operation Homefront at the 2012 Air Force Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K. Race Day is Saturday, Sept. 15 in Dayton, OH at the National Museum of the Air Force. Along with the challenge of the distance race, comes the motiva …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

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

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

Single Father of Five Gets Relief Through Army Homefront Fund

Army Sergeant Mathew Sheffel left for Iraq two months after a complicated shoulder surgery that was still unhealed. His shoulder had been injured repeatedly from his years of service as a Marine and Soldier. After returning from 15 months …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

First Lady Calls on Americans to Support Wounded Warrior Wives

First Lady Michelle Obama held a press conference at the White House today to highlight the challenges and efforts of wounded warrior wives. Read the White House blog that talks about Joining Forces for Caregivers. At Operation Homefront, w …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

Vote for Operation Homefront in CDW Giveaway

Our good friends at CDW will be donating $250,000 that will be distributed amongst 10 non-profits. Operation Homefront has been selected as one of those 10 again this year!! Each organization is guaranteed $10,000 at minimum and addition …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

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

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

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

Combined Federal Campaign In Its 50th Year

Donate to Operation Homefront through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) using code #12526. The Combined Federal Campaign is a partnership between federal employees, the government and charitable organizations like Operation Homefront. Cli …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

Military Kids Get Free School Supplies Through Back-To-School Brigade(2)

Operation Homefront's 2011 Back-to-School Brigade program provides backpacks full of school supplies to local military kids in need.In 2010, the Back-to-School Brigade program raised over $2 million in school supplies nationwide through its …Read More

Military Kids Get Free School Supplies Through Back-To-School Brigade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Benefits of Service

Is the future of our all-volunteer force at risk because of the cost of expensive family benefits? Read 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

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

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. Click here …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

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

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

Nominations Open for Military Child Award

SAN ANTONIO, February 4, 2010 – Operation Homefront and Lockheed Martin Corporation [LMT] have partnered to recognize the service and sacrifices of the nation’s youngest heroes with the 2010 Lockheed Martin Military Child Award. Nominations …Read More

Cadets Volunteer

Cadets at the Citadel volunteered August 12 to stuff backpacks for Operation Homefront-South Carolina’s Backpack Brigade. The 125 bags filled with school supplies were distributed to South Carolina school children the following day. …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