Three Colorado Springs-Based Students Honored as Military Child of the Year Semifinalists

17-year-old from Cerritos named one of 2026's Military Child of the Year semifinalists

In this edition of ABC7 Salutes, we're honoring a military teen who shares great advice about embracing change - and he also happens to be a semifinalist for a coveted award.

Three Colorado Springs-based students honored as Military Child of the Year semifinalists

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Out of 68 nominees from around the world, three students from Colorado Springs have been named semifinalists for this year’s Military Child of the Year Award. The honor, presented by Operation Homefront, recognizes children from military families who demonstrate leadership, resilience and service despite the challenges that come with military life. This year’s local semifinalists, all connected to the U.S. Space …

Local teens among semifinalists for Military Child of the Year Award

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — 68 semifinalists, including three from Colorado Springs, have been selected for Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year Award. The Military Child of the Year Award recognizes kids from military families who have had a profound influence on their families, schools, and communities, despite the unique challenges young people face as [...]