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Tag: 2026 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year for the National Guard

Religious Tradition, Family Inspire Military Child of the Year to Greater Heights
April 29, 2026 — WASHINGTON – At the most pivotal moment of her young life, then 13-year-old Lila Morgan clutched the hand of her little brother, Charles Elijah, and danced on the floor of Congregation Schaarai Zedek,... MORE

Lila Morgan, the daughter of 1st Lt. Larry Morgan, was named the 2026 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year for the National Guard. Larry Morgan is a member of the Florida National Guard. Lila is a senior at the University of South Florida and plans to commission into the Army as a Judge Advocate General Corps officer.

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