SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - Operation Homefront is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 18th annual Military Child of the Year® Award, the hallmark program that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our nation’s military children. Each year, this prestigious award recognizes seven outstanding young individuals, one from each branch of the armed forces — … [Read more...]
Be Careful Around School Buses on Base
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 — With the school year underway, the Directorate of Emergency Services is once again emphasizing bus stop safety. “Drivers should not only pay attention for bus stops but also children crossing the street when [buses] are stopped,” said Staff Sgt. Morgan Eddinger, Fort Lee traffic investigations noncommissioned officer-in-charge. Drivers should slow … [Read more...]
Peer Support for Military Spouses and Partners
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - Military spouses and partners face unique stressors such as multiple deployments, frequent moves, long separations, and concerns for the welfare of their loved ones. At times, they remain at home for extended periods to manage their households and families alone. The realities of military life can take a toll on military spouses and partners and can impact … [Read more...]
Maintaining Relationships During Deployment
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 - Military spouses and significant others are an invaluable source of support for our service members. They play a vital role in offering encouragement, assistance, and often a sense of stability during a member’s military career. Deployments come with complications for all involved, and often spur a host of challenges to loved ones. Concerns can range from … [Read more...]
Learn Safe-Gambling Strategies
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - For centuries, gambling has been a popular form of entertainment and leisure activity, but for some, it can be a source of risk and harm—and service members are no exception. Historically, military members tend to gamble more often than their civilian counterparts. Research indicates certain factors associated with military service increase the risk for … [Read more...]