Operation Homefront

Operation Homefront Welcomes New Chief Development Officer Regan Huneycutt

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National military nonprofit Operation Homefront has named Regan Huneycutt as its Chief Development Officer. In this role, Huneycutt will focus on leading a team of fundraising professionals to steward current donors with excellence and introduce Operation Homefront's important mission to key corporate partners and individual donors seeking to make a difference, impacting the lives of America's military families when they need us most.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National military nonprofit Operation Homefront has named Regan Huneycutt as its Chief Development Officer.
  • Regan Huneycutt is a seasoned nonprofit fundraising executive with extensive experience in revenue generation and growth along with philanthropic relationship management.
  • She previously served as the Chief Development Officer for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
  • To learn more about Operation Homefront, visit http://www.operationhomefront.org .

Paulaner USA Announces Its 'Big Cans For Big Heroes' Campaign

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paulaner USA, the exclusive importer of the legendary Paulaner in the United States, is excited to announce its Big Cans for Big Heroes national campaign in support of Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong, stable and secure military families. From May 1st through June 30th, Paulaner USA will contribute a portion of its sales to the non-profit organization, while rallying its dedicated fanbase to join in supporting Operation Homefront's mission. This initiative coincides with the continuing roll-out of the Paulaner Münchner Lager 19.2 oz large can, a fan-favorite at concerts, sporting events, as well as at military bases nationwide.

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  • Paulaner USA Salutes Our Military Through A New Partnership With The Non-Profit Organization, Operation Homefront
    NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paulaner USA , the exclusive importer of the legendary Paulaner in the United States, is excited to announce its Big Cans for Big Heroes national campaign in support of Operation Homefront , a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong, stable and secure military families.
  • Supporting the military and first responders is a longstanding tradition for Paulaner USA, with a proud history of honoring those who have served in the military or contributed to their local communities.
  • Our Big Cans for Big Heroes campaign was designed with this goal in mind and we are proud to partner with an incredible organization such as Operation Homefront, which provides vital assistance to those who have served their country selflessly."
  • Today, Paulaner continues to offer a wide array of beer styles, including the Paulaner Münchner Lager, all created using a handful of select, high quality ingredients.

Yesway Honors Military Appreciation Month with Operation Homefront Partnership

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway , a leading convenience store operator across the United States, proudly reaffirms its unwavering support of our nation's military and first responders with a $100,000 donation to Operation Homefront in celebration of Military Appreciation Month.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway , a leading convenience store operator across the United States, proudly reaffirms its unwavering support of our nation's military and first responders with a $100,000 donation to Operation Homefront in celebration of Military Appreciation Month.
  • For every purchase of a BODYARMOR 28-ounce or 1-liter beverage, or any Yesway or Allsup's private-label brand salty snack, ten cents ($.10) will be donated to Operation Homefront.
  • "Through their incredible efforts to honor military families during Military Appreciation Month, Yesway will help bring our vital mission to life and allow us to make a meaningful impact for this very special and deserving group of our fellow citizens."
  • Military Appreciation Month holds special significance for us at Yesway, and we are privileged to support the incredible work of Operation Homefront," said Tom Trkla, Chairman and CEO of Yesway.

HomeFront Brands sponsors Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeFront Brands, a property service franchise platform comprising five emerging brands, announced today that it has partnered with Operation Homefront to sponsor the program's Military Child of the Year Award®, and congratulates the seven winners of this year's awards.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeFront Brands , a property service franchise platform comprising five emerging brands, announced today that it has partnered with Operation Homefront to sponsor the program's Military Child of the Year Award®, and congratulates the seven winners of this year's awards.
  • HomeFront Brands donated $10,000 to the annual awards program, which recognizes outstanding young people for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement and other criteria while facing the challenges of military life.
  • "HomeFront Brands has always had a mission to support our veterans and their families," said HomeFront Brands Chief Marketing Officer Carie Beeman.
  • Beeman and HomeFront Brands' Chief Legal Counsel John Haraldson served as part of the judging panel to select the award winners.

Operation Homefront Promotes Troy Kasbarian to Senior Vice President of IT, Logistics and Facilities

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront is pleased to announce that Troy Kasbarian has been promoted to Senior Vice President of IT, Logistics & Facilities. In this capacity, he will oversee Operation Homefront's Information Technology and Logistics & Facilities divisions whose responsibilities include managing the IT systems, applications, and infrastructure, as well as supporting organizational program delivery through logistics. With over 20 years of experience, he will continue to utilize his expertise to establish secure systems, improve organizational processes, and create and enhance software applications for the organization to support its mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.

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  • In this capacity, he will oversee Operation Homefront's Information Technology and Logistics & Facilities divisions whose responsibilities include managing the IT systems, applications, and infrastructure, as well as supporting organizational program delivery through logistics.
  • SAN ANTONIO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront is pleased to announce that Troy Kasbarian has been promoted to Senior Vice President of IT, Logistics & Facilities.
  • In this capacity, he will oversee Operation Homefront's Information Technology and Logistics & Facilities divisions whose responsibilities include managing the IT systems, applications, and infrastructure, as well as supporting organizational program delivery through logistics.
  • "I am proud to contribute to Operation Homefront's impactful mission, using my skills and experience to harness the power of technology in serving America's military families," said Kasbarian.

Ashlee Davidson joins Operation Homefront's National Board of Directors

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Ashlee Davidson, Vice President of Communications for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, to its national board of directors.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront , a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Ashlee Davidson, Vice President of Communications for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, to its national board of directors.
  • Davidson brings more than 20 years of experience leading strategic communications in the global aerospace and defense operations industry to help advance the mission of Operation Homefront.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Ashlee to our very talented board of directors," said Brig Gen (ret) John I. Pray, Jr., CEO of Operation Homefront.
  • "On behalf of our entire board, I am delighted to welcome Ashlee to Operation Homefront," said Uli Correa, chair of Operation Homefront's board of directors.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award Winners

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the 2024 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award winners.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the 2024 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award winners.
  • Award winners were inducted during the CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards & Gala Dinner during the CLIA Cruise360 conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday, April 18th, 2024.
  • and the world's most popular cruise line, Carnival Cruise Line, President Christine Duffy leads more than 48,000 team members delivering fun and memorable cruises to more than 5.5 million guests each year.
  • She joined Carnival after a successful tenure as president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents the $120 billion global cruise industry.

Operation Homefront presents Cornerstone Awards to Federico Muyshondt, Ellen Myers, and Scott Nichols

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2024 Cornerstone Awards to Federico Muyshondt, CEO of BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition (BASN), Ellen Myers, Executive Director of The Kahlert Foundation, and Scott Nichols, Senior Consultant to Boston University.

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  • Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award to individuals who have gone above and beyond to help Operation Homefront transform how it serves military families and delivers its mission.
  • SAN ANTONIO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2024 Cornerstone Awards to Federico Muyshondt, CEO of BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition (BASN), Ellen Myers, Executive Director of The Kahlert Foundation, and Scott Nichols, Senior Consultant to Boston University.
  • Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award to individuals who have gone above and beyond to help Operation Homefront transform how it serves military families and delivers its mission.
  • "With this in mind, I am pleased to announce Federico Muyshondt, Ellen Myers, and Scott Nichols are in this special category of extraordinary contributors and that they have been selected as the most recent recipients of our prestigious Cornerstone Award."

Operation Homefront Promotes Karen Smithhart to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. She will leverage her extensive nonprofit experience background and 15+ years of experience at Operation Homefront to build the exceptionally talented, diverse teams across the organization needed to support its mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer.
  • In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
  • Karen began her career with Operation Homefront in 2008 serving as Director of Operations for Texas.
  • Karen has over 37 years in the nonprofit sector with the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and Operation Homefront.

Operation Homefront Announces 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award Recipients

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®. The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.

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  • Now in its 16th year, the Military Child of the Year® Award celebrates the remarkable influence these extraordinary young individuals have on their families, schools, and communities.
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®.
  • The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.
  • This year's Military Child of the Year® Award recipients have moved a combined 37 times and lived through 247 months of deployments.