Aired February 15, 2026: Lisa Foxx talks to Emily Schwartz, Executive Director of Operation Gratitude, who leads the organization’s mission to thank all who serve and to provide every American with a platform to express their gratitude in their own hometowns

Operation Gratitude's mission is to say Thank You to our Military and First Responder communities, and to honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express gratitude. We fulfill this mission by empowering communities, supporting local leaders, and preserving the stories that connect Americans with Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders through meaningful acts of appreciation.