We were delighted to be able to sit down with Lucy a year after our first conversation. Listen as she discusses her recent PCS, how it feels to start all over again as the new kid, and how her love of music helps during those challenging times.

This podcast is made possible by our partnership with Mountain Home Officers’ Spouses’ Club and Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club Washington, D.C., and their generous support. To learn more, visit https://www.mountainhomeosc.org/ and https://www.noscdc.org/.

Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.

If you would like to hear part of Lucy’s original song and listen to her discuss her experiences growing up a military child, we have shared the link to our earlier podcast.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-my-name-is-lucy/id1386801038?i=1000626814063

Lucy is a 14-year-old military child. Her father is in the US Navy and she just completed her fourth move! Last year, Lucy was a member of the National Junior Honor Society and held the Parliamentary position. She was captain of her school’s dance team, a member of the jazz band, and was asked to sing the National Anthem at the opening season of softball. She loves to sing, dance, and write her own songs. She is a kind and compassionate daughter, sister, and friend. This year she will be starting high school as a freshman at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Virginia and is looking forward to making new friends.

Student 2 Student is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment for all, support educational opportunities, build connections through service, and ease transitions. Listen as Emily discusses how her S2S is helping new students start the school year with a great support network.

This podcast is made possible by our partnership with Maxwell Gunter Spouses’ Club and Mountain Home Officers’ Spouses’ Club and their generous support. To learn more, visit https://www.maxwellgunterspousesclub.com/ and https://www.mountainhomeosc.org/.

Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.

My name is Emily, and I am a Senior at Fort Campbell High School, KY. My step-dad serves in the Army, and I am proud to be a military kid! However, unlike most of my friends I did not grow up in the military, my mom married my step-dad only four years ago! Since then I have had the privilege of being a member of my school's Student 2 Student program, helping new students navigate moving and adjusting to a new environment. I am super involved at school and have been on the Varsity Volleyball team all four years! Additionally, I am a part of the National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Book Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and I manage the Track and Field team. However, my biggest passion is helping others feel loved and safe, which is why I hope to pursue a career in nursing and midwifery after high school.

Listen as Scott Arcuri, Vice President of Field Operations at Operation Homefront discusses their mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families. They provide relief and recurring family support programs, including events like the Back-to-School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, and Star-Spangled Babies. Operation Homefront is truly focused on helping military families not just survive but thrive.

This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Military Spouse Association of Camp Pendleton. To learn more, visit https://www.msa-cp.org/.

Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.

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“Our military families face constant change, uncertainty, and separation, yet they willingly devote their lives to service. We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude, and it’s an honor to come alongside them to help when they need it most.”

Scott Arcuri joined Operation Homefront as Vice President of Field Operations in January 2023 after serving a distinguished 32-year career in the Air Force. He spent the majority of his time in uniform as a personnel officer and he commanded units in Korea and in South Carolina. Scott held a variety of staff and leadership positions during his career, including Director of Personnel for U.S. Air Forces in the Middle East, and later in Europe and Africa; two tours at the Air Force Personnel Center; and three tours at Headquarters Air Force at the Pentagon. His career was devoted to leading, developing, and assisting Airmen and their families across the globe and he is passionate about continuing that work at Operation Homefront. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master’s degree from Central Michigan University, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College.