Homes For Our Troops featured on Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)’s podcast

| By Teresa Verity
Categories: Blog, Home
Homes For Our Troops is featured on the latest episode of Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)’s podcast. AFAS is the official charity for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. On the Feb. 2 episode, HFOT Veterans Air Force MSgt Christopher Aguilera and Air Force SSgt Keith Sekora, alongside HFOT President/CEO Tom Landwermeyer, sat …

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Last chance to give in 2021!

| By Breeana Baptista
Categories: Blog, Home
Homes For Our Troops’ donors and supporters have made 2021 a life-changing year for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans like Army SGT Brandon Korona (pictured above), who received his specially adapted custom home in September. “I am so grateful for the support I have had past and present. I am living my life for more than just myself; I live my …

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Happy Holidays from Homes For Our Troops

| By Breeana Baptista
Categories: Blog, Home
To Army Sergeant Luis Rosa-Valentin, the holidays are a time of reflection and gratitude. For this year’s holiday card, Luis painted a picture of his wife Christa holding his youngest daughter for the first time after she was born on his 13th alive day. “My painting is of those things I hold most dear – these holiday …

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Rebuilding Lives Video Release: Army Specialist Steven Baskis’ story

| By Breeana Baptista
Categories: Blog, Home, Veteran topic
Ever since Army Specialist Steven Baskis lost his eyesight while serving in Iraq when an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) detonated next to his vehicle, he has had to reestablish his new normal. Journeying to the tops of mountains – hiking, climbing, and working the back country – is a crucial part of his recovery. Steven considers his specially adapted …

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The Army-Navy Game: How a 47 year old prank is helping Build Homes and Rebuild Lives

| By Breeana Baptista
Categories: Blog, Home
On November 30, 1974, what started as a memorable and well-executed Army-Navy pre-game prank by 40 Navy midshipmen impersonating Army cadets prior to kickoff, soon morphed into the seamless capture of 36 Army company guidons (unit flags). While the Army eventually recovered most of the captured guidons, a few never found their way back to …

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