The Cornerstone Award was instituted in 2015. Bob was also instrumental in increasing the value of the awards these exemplary kids and has helped OH to expand reach to secure additional MCOY nominations annually from the service branches. He has encouraged the active participation of senior leaders, helping to secure attendance of senior leadership to our annual gala, inspiring the next generation of leaders to reach for the stars and honoring the sacrifices of the youngest members of the military family who serve courageously with their families, and make a positive impact on their families, their schools, and their communities. He has been the key player in advancing a very special 12-year partnership between Operation Homefront and Pratt & Whitney that has been responsible for recognizing and celebrating hundreds of military children across the nation through Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year ® awards program. A 28-year Marine Corps veteran with numerous honors, Bob has long been an advocate of support for military families. Marine Corps (Retired) is the Director for Customer Requirements, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines and leads the Customer Integration Team (CIT) which represents seven domestic strategic field offices serving Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps customers.

'Bob can take great pride in knowing he has been responsible for the celebration and recognition of hundreds of military children through our highly regarded Military Child of the Year Award program.'Ībout Bob Deforge – Director for Customer Requirements, Pratt & Whitney Military Enginesīob 'Strombo' Deforge, Colonel, U.S. Pray Jr., president and CEO of Operation Homefront.

All agree, he has been a tireless champion for the military community and has rallied support company-wide for our joint efforts,' said Brig. 'Bob's clear passion for our mission has been the driving force behind the extraordinary success of our special 12-year partnership with Pratt & Whitney.

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