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The American Veterans Mission expresses deep gratitude to Mr. Shayne Major, managing partner of Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q in Killeen, Texas, for his unwavering community advocacy. His advocacy significantly impacted the quality of life of many military families in the Fort Cavazos area. We appreciate Shayne’s generous support and positive influence on our local communities.

On December 9, 2023, Dr. Anthony V. Martinez, the president and CEO of the American Veterans Mission, had the pleasure of meeting Shayne and his colleague, Ms. Hayley Pernell. Their involvement in one of Operation Homefront’s signature events, Holiday Meals for Military Families, was truly inspiring. This year, on July 20, 2024, Shayne and his team’s dedication to Operation Homefront’s programs in Texas was further exemplified by a substantial donation of $22,602.

Through Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q’s Operation Camo Cup, Shayne and his team have significantly contributed to an Operation Homefront initiative vital for military families. Their support during the back-to-school season has been invaluable in assisting military families facing financial hardships or other obstacles. The American Veterans Mission thanks Shayne and Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q of Killeen for their positive involvement in our local communities. Together, everyone achieves more!

Photo Credit: Lightdance Photography, Killeen, Texas

The American Veterans Mission wants to thank the Bell County Comic Con, one of our local community partners, for their generous contribution to this year’s Operation Homefront Back-to-School Brigade® (BTSB) event in Killeen, Texas. Bell County Comic Con’s donation of child weekend passes to military children, totaling approximately $1,980, made a significant difference in their experience at the event, providing them with a memorable and enjoyable time.

By participating in this event, Bell County Comic Con and other community partners enhanced the program experience for Operation Homefront clients. Their involvement not only laid the foundation for a solid and positive relationship for future collaboration but also brought joy and a sense of community to the military families who attended. Many thanks to Johnny and Christina for their hard work staffing the Bell County Comic Con table. Thanks again to Bell County Comic Con for your participation and excellent job. Together, everyone achieves more!

Photo Credit: Lightdance Photography, Killeen, Texas

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2024 Texas A&M University-Central Texas Alumni Association Graduation Mixer! Here is the link to the photos of our incredible alums!

Graduation Mixer 2024 | Flickr

Thank you for joining us from the staff and Board of Directors of the Alumni Association (photo below). We hope to see many of you at our inaugural alumni brunch on September 21, 2024. We are Warriors!

The American Veterans Mission wants to thank and acknowledge Tetyana Quiles, one of our ex-officio board members. With over a decade of experience in higher education administration and event management, Tetyana serves as the Event Services Manager at Texas A&M University-Central Texas within the Office of the President. Her role centers on orchestrating seamless and memorable events that meet and exceed expectations. From planning to execution, she ensures every detail is meticulously managed, collaborating with customers, vendors, and media outlets to deliver outstanding experiences.

Our team celebrates Tetyana Quiles for her extensive multicultural insights and fluency in five languages: English, German, Russian, Ukrainian, and Czech. Her educational journey began at Central Texas College, where she earned three (3) associate degrees, laying a solid foundation for her academic and professional achievements. She furthered her education with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing, an MBA in finance, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from A&M-Central Texas. She is pursuing a doctorate in Higher Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and is committed to continuous learning and advancement.

Tetyana Quiles proactively engaged in her community, serving as a community volunteer and one of our board members at the American Veterans Mission for three (3) years. She is also a life member and active participant in the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), contributing to its mission of fostering personal and professional growth. Since February 2015, she has engaged in life-changing lectures, a supportive community, and individual and professional growth opportunities.

Tetyana is a distinguished alumna at Central Texas College, honored by the Central Texas College Foundation alongside other notable alums. Her achievements show her dedication to excellence and her commitment to positively impacting our military communities. Thank you for everything you do, Tetyana. Together, everyone achieves more!

Operation Homefront (OH) distributed 220 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to Fort Cavazos military children and clients in Killeen, Texas on Saturday, July 20, 2024, as part of their 17^th annual Back-to-School Brigade (BTSB) program.

On behalf of Operation Homefront and American Veterans Mission (AVM), we want to thank the Killeen Kohl’s volunteers for serving our military families with us during the event at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

Thank you, Kohl’s of Killeen, for volunteering with us! Together, everyone achieves more!

Photo Credits: Lightdance Photography of Killeen, Texas