Riley Oakes, a Marine Corps veteran, and his wife have already settled into their new home thanks to Operation Homefront.
Riley Oakes, a Marine Corps veteran, and his wife have already settled into their new home thanks to Operation Homefront, an organization that helps military families transition back to civilian life.
On Saturday, the Oakes officially got the key to their new house in Crowley home thanks to a partnership between Operation Homefront and Pillsbury. "It’s a beautiful home," Oakes said."It’s great for our family. We have a two-year-old, Austin, right now, and then we have another one on the way in August.
Oakes served four years in the Marine Corps. He was medically discharged because of a rare skin disease and is now studying to become an accountant.Download NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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