Endorsements

What people are saying...

"Benita, being a military spouse and mother, knows all too well how hard it can be to navigate our lives during deployments and reintegration. It can be overwhelming and exhausting. Trying to find true help during such an unbalanced time in life can be tedious and often leads to many of us throwing up our hands in despair. Because Benita has been there, because she is one of us, she speaks to exactly what we need through her efforts with Operation We Are Here. She has created the most extensive list of resources for tried-and-true and "I've been there and know this works" avenues of support. There are many resource sites out there, but when a spouse comes to me and says, "I can't find...." Or "Do you know a resource...." I send them to Benita. She is dependable. Available. And continues to do this because she knows what it feels like to be alone. And she won't let another spouse feel that way. That passion, understanding, and drive is what brings me back to her site--over and over again, when I need help. Operation We Are Here is the go-to resource site. For us. By us."

Melissa Seligman

Her War Her Voice

www.herwarhervoice.com

"Just wanted to thank you all for the WONDERFUL website! The information I have found through your page is even better than Military OneSource. My husband is currently deployed, and I am not near ANY military installation, so it is great to be able to find support and information online in one place."

Lana

Military spouse

"Reading the site brought tears to my eyes. You have created a link that is both encouraging to military families and a great tool for our churches, friends and extended family to gain insight into "our world". Thank you for acknowledging me and my family and for creating Operation We Are Here!"

Kathy

Military chaplain's spouse

"We are a military family and can appreciate what you have done by providing resources in one location that is easily navigated."

Kelcey Liverpool

Kids Rank: Celebrating the Military Child

www.kidsrankonline.com

"I found this site while trying to find books to explain to my daughter why daddy was going to fight overseas. Thanks for helping us through deployment number 2."

Heather

Military spouse

"I am a 1SG in the US Army and getting ready to deploy for the 2nd time in 3 years, and trying to get care packages or game systems for my soldiers while we are deployed to keep their morale high thanks."

Johnny

Soldier

"Thank you for all the valuable resources you offer on your web site."

Bobbie

Gold Star Mom

"I am so thankful to find a Christian resource for support online. My son graduated from Basic 5 Feb. 2011 and flew to Alaska to his duty station that night. He expects to deploy in April possibly May. Naturally I have my concerns as a momma. I know he is in the palm of God's hands but there are times tht it becomes very hard to feel that peace that passes all understanding. Thank you for your dedication to this ministry."

Nancy

Military parent

"I am implementing a military ministry in my church. I am looking for ideas on the best way to get started. I loved the ideal of having a get together for the families of the deployed. I also loved the ideal of having a flag for each member that is deployed. Lots of great things happening. Thank you for this website and blessing. Serving the Lord together."

Angela

Military supporter

"I love all the sites and links that you provide for our families! I will most definitely be forwarding a ton of them to our FRG and my friends/family. These are amazing!"

Mari

Military spouse

"A deployed Soldier saying thank you for all you do for Soldiers."

Jason

Soldier

"I think this is a wonderful resource. I am a chaplain's wife here at Fort Irwin and I am encouraged to see how you are able to help other militry families. I love to help encourage and uplift others and one area that I have no clue on is how to help deployed families. I plan to come back to this website often as I seek to serve Christ and as my husband continues to serve the men and women in uniform as their pastor/chaplain/friend. Thanks for all that you do."

Becky

Military chaplain's spouse

"It is wonderful to see a site like this that helps vets find resources. I am a therapist who works with PTSD and vets and many of our wounded do not know where to go for help. Thank you."

Rita

Psychotherapist

"Thank you so much for putting together this comprehensive sight! My husband is leaving in December, and I had know idea so much support was available! Our first deployment experience was awful; I wish I had found your site sooner! Thanks supporting our troops, supporting our families, especially the children."

Military spouse

"I have lost track of how many times I've referred people to www.operationwearehere.com. It is my go-to Web site when I need to look for resources related to any aspect of military life. Thank you, Benita, for all your hard work! Lives are changed when people connect with the right resources. You are the link between!"

Jocelyn Green

Author

www.faithdeployed.com

"As a National Guard Spouse looking at an upcoming second deployment, I just wanted to say thank you! Your website has SO MANY great ideas on how to help kids deal with deployments and I am very grateful!"

Molly

Military spouse

"I’ve told several people about your website and I can only imagine how many people this will help."

Kari

Military spouse

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