Operation Homefront's mission is dedicated to building strong, stable and secure military families so they can thrive in the communities they protect. Sarah Adams, the Senior Regional Director for Operation Homefront, explained, “They saw the effects that the sudden and extended deployments the long deployments were having on their fellow military families, and they wanted to do something to help.” The nonprofit was created by three military spouses in San Diego who wanted to provide resources and tools to veterans and their families. It is a question that Menendez answered with a move to California, and a fresh start with Operation Homefront. How do you handle that transition when your family is on the other side of the United States?” "From one day being in the uniform to the next day you are out of the uniform. “It is definitely a shocker," Menendez said. The decision came after surgeries, countless therapy session, and years of service. Menendez went unto serve in the Marine Corps from 2009 until December of last year, when he medically retired. "I remember that kind of struck me at the core, changed my life as well as changed most Americans lives.” “I remember September 11th, I was in eighth grade at the time in English class and I remember seeing the planes hit the towers," shared Menendez. His reason for enlisting came from a moment that shocked the nation. Menendez is originally from North Carolina but moved to South California in 2012, and joined Operation Homefront's Villages program in April. It is a scary change but with the help of Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization that started in San Diego, they are looking to help change that. "From one day you are in the uniform, the next day you are out.”Īfter leaving the military, veterans across the country are faced with having to adjust to a new reality: civilian life. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - “It is definitely a shock," shared veteran Ryand Menendez.
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