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Military Makeover with Montel offers hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of our military and their loved ones. Talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams, a veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Navy, leads the Makeover team's mission. This special series enlists conscientious designers, contractors, landscapers and other home improvement professionals to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country.

Veteran, Thomas Travis and his family will be given a new home complete with a full makeover. This first episode shows the initial stages of renovation as the Travis family picks out flooring from Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. and kitchen appliances from Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores. Family and friends of the Travis family create Skype voice messages to show their admiration and appreciation.

The renovation process is in full swing for the new home being given to the Travis family. The home protection system is installed by Protection1. The house is fully painted using paint from Laney's Old Village Paint, a sixth generation company that has been selling paint in individual batches for almost 200 years. SunTrust Bank discusses the preparation steps for buying and owning a home. SunTrust Bank also references their available VA Loan Program to help veterans with the initial costs associated with home ownership. Military Benefit Association talks life insurance and the importance of ensuring that family and loved ones are taken care of should the unexpected happen. Hosted by R. Lee Ermey, aka The Gunny, the work being done on the Travis' home reaches its halfway point.

While the Travis family stays at the WoodSpring Suites for an extended stay, the final renovation touches are made to their new home in Eustis, Florida. Hosted by R. Lee Ermey, this episode of Military Makeover focuses on making the Travis' new home safe from power surges, brownouts, and short cycling with surge protection from Intermatic Incorporated, selecting all of the furniture for the entire house from CORT Furniture, and moving all of their old and new belongings into the new house with Arpin Van Lines. Each company involved in this process on Military Makeover is honored to be giving back to the deserving veteran Thomas, his wife, and their two daughters.

The day of the big reveal has arrived. Veteran Thomas Travis and his family are moved into their upgraded home. Join us in the city of Eustis, FL as we welcome them to their new neighborhood. Hosted by R. Lee Ermey, aka The Gunny. Four companies came out to help with the big reveal. Omaha Steaks came out to cook up some delicious steaks and other gourmet items for the Travis family to enjoy, and stocked the Travis' fridge and freezer with Omaha Steaks as well. Wusthoff added a 30-piece knife set to the Travis' kitchen to help them enjoy their new Omaha Steaks, and World Kitchen gave the family two new dinnerware sets including serving dishes for the family to enjoy for every day and special occasions. Finally, iRULU made life easier with a variety of products such as a PC/tablet hybrid, smart phones, and tablets for the whole family.

While Matthew Moyers was serving his country in the United States Air Force in South Korea, never did he think the people of his community would someday seize the chance to give a little back. But they did.

With the reveal day for the Middleton family is right around the corner, the family gets their fair share of surprises before the big day.

Montel Williams's first mission with Military Makeover has been an emotional journey, and the last leg of the renovation proves to be the most moving one. Watch as wounded Air Force veteran Matt Moyers and his wife Rachel get to see their renovated Missouri home for the first time.

We're embarking on the latest season of Military Makeover with the Middletons. Get ready as we introduce you to a few of the companies making this renovation our best one yet. First: Meet Aaron. He's currently a Major and Senior Communications Officer serving at USMC Forces Central Command in Tampa, Florida. Over the past twelve years, as Aaron has deployed to Iraq and traveled the world, he and his wife Holly welcomed four beautiful children: Trott, Scarlett, Magnolia and Kelvin. Within the past year, however, the family has faced overwhelming adversity. As we kick-start the family's renovations, Black Rifle Coffee Company, a small-batch veteran-owned coffee company, rolls up to the Middleton home with their coffee truck on wheels. They're suppling unlimited coffee for the entire Military Makeover team. U-Haul has generously donated all of the boxes and packing materials for the Middletons. Plus, they've provided U-Box containers to store the family's belongings. Even better, The Home Depot and PPG Paint supplies all the tools needed to paint the entire Middleton house - interior and exterior. Then, Tarkett will begin a complete overhaul of the Middletons' flooring, while MyComputerCareer starts installation of new technology into the home, creating a state-of-the-art office space. Plus, Goodman is donating and installing a brand-new high-efficiency HVAC system, which will lower the family's utility bills and keep them comfortable year-round.

Military Makeover is honored to present the Mitchell family as the recipient of this season's makeover. Our team is traveling to St. Petersburg, Florida, and with the help of our generous partners, we look forward to seeing this beautiful home transformation come to life for a deserving veteran and his family. From Demo Day up until the night before the Big Reveal, we know that we can always count on the team at Junk King to get the job done.

Our team is in St. Petersburg, Florida, and with the help of our generous partners, we are kicking off the Mitchell family makeover. Our amazing partners at Til Valhalla Project are back to provide our volunteers with their beautifully designed Military Makeover tees. We're happy to have the team from Del-Air here to give the home much-needed air conditioning upgrades. After hearing how active our veteran Matthew and his family are, our friends at Perrigo and Compeed have joined us to surprise them. Our home makeover isn't the only surprise that we have in store for our veteran. Thanks to our great partners at Rack Room Shoes, we'll be surprising the family with an amazing selection of shoes. We're happy to be joined by the team at Cohen Veterans Bioscience to spread knowledge on the amazing research that they're doing relating to traumatic brain injuries and PTSD.

We're back in St. Petersburg, Florida, working on the finishing touches at the Mitchell home. Meanwhile, Art surprises the family on a day out, and our generous partners come together with our Makeover team to get the home reveal-ready. The great team at Patrick Industries has joined us again to help out on the Mitchell family makeover. We can always rely on them to show up and get the job done - and this home transformation is no different. Our amazing partners at Jersey Mike's are back this season to ensure everyone is fueled up and ready to get to work. Our incredible friends at Norwegian Cruise Line are joining us yet again to gift our deserving veteran family an all-expenses paid-for cruise to the destination of their choice. Our talented designer, Jennifer Bertrand, has teamed up with our partners at Walmart Photo to dedicate a special space for a memory wall filled with pictures of loved ones and cherished memories. Along with our team, Ready Capital have planned a beautiful night to honor our veteran, Matthew.

After more than a week of waiting, the Mitchell family is welcomed back to see their newly remodeled home for the first time. Stay tuned for all the exciting updates. One of the most exciting parts of every makeover is the kitchen transformation. We are more than delighted to present Midea America as our kitchen and appliances sponsor for the Mitchell family this season. The windows are one of the most important parts of the home, so we're excited that our friends at Blinds.com have taken on the blinds transformation for our deserving veteran family. The great team at Patrick Industries has joined us again to help out on the Mitchell family makeover. We can always rely on them to show up and get the job done - and this home transformation is no different.

Welcome back to a brand-new season of Military Makeover. Our team is making their way to Hollywood, Florida, to meet Air Force Veteran, Michelle Dingee. Once we get a sense of what the home needs, it's time to move Michelle out and let the renovations begin. Moving out of your home can be a daunting, stressful experience. Luckily, we've been able to call upon the team from PODS who are helping our veteran Michelle pack up and move out while also providing her with secure storage solutions for the duration of the makeover. The work never stops on Military Makeover, with our dedicated crew and volunteers working long into the night. Good thing the folks at Monster Energy are here, providing refreshing energy drinks to keep everyone fueled up and ready to work. As our renovations get messy during demolition, our eco-friendly junk removal partners at Junk King are back once again.

Our team is in Hollywood, Florida, renovating the home of Air Force Veteran, Michelle Dingee. Let's check out the exciting updates, including gorgeous kitchen installs, multi-purpose guest room add-ons, and ambitious outdoor designs. When our designer Jen found out that our friends at Caesarstone were joining in on the kitchen renovation, she was beyond excited to pick out brand-new, gorgeous quartz countertops that our veteran Michelle will be sure to love. Our makeovers are not all about aesthetics - we also want to make sure our veteran's home is as comfortable and energy efficient as possible. That's why we're happy to have the team at Koala Insulation here. Our veteran Michelle loves spending time relaxing outdoors, so our designer Jen is working on some backyard upgrades to create a beautiful oasis for her to enjoy. Our long-term partners at MyComputerCareer are back once again to provide their expertise on productivity and technology. Plus, Goodman Manufacturing has returned to supply our veteran with an upgraded HVAC system that will be sure to keep her cool and comfortable in the hot Florida summers.

Welcome back to an all-new season of Military Makeover. We're in Deerfield Beach, Florida, with Marine Corps veteran, Michael Daniels and his wife, Heather. The Daniels family has to leave their home behind for the entire makeover, which means they need a trusted place to store all of their personal belongings. Luckily, our partners at MakeSpace have the perfect solution. Thanks to our friends at Philo, Michael and Heather can enjoy lifetime access to more than 60,000 hours of on-demand content and live TV, guaranteeing they'll always be entertained. As demolition begins, we couldn't do it without the help of our partners at Grunt Style, who are outfitting our volunteers in stylish Military Makeover tees. Once again, our eco-friendly junk removal friends over at Junk King are there for us, ensuring our dumpsters filled with waste, debris, and trash are taken away and sorted, recycled, or donated. Plus, Montel sits down with Michael as we hear about his experiences from his time served in Iraq. You don't want to miss it.

Tune in to meet our newest Military Makeover recipient, Corporal Jacob Tabora and his family of Converse, Texas. In what could have been a fatal accident, Jacob sustained second and third-degree burns on more than half his body, but as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, he made it his mission to persevere. Military Makeover and its team of professionals are ready to give this veteran the hand up he deserves. First up, ABC Supply Co. has stepped up to install brand-new impact glass windows and doors as well as a state-of-the-art roof, ensuring the Tabora's - and their home - are secure for years to come. You'll notice our cast and crew are outfitted in new shirts and masks, thanks to our friends at Grunt Style. And while the Military Makeover team gets to work on the house, the Tabora Family checked in at Best Western Hotels and Resorts for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Thanks to the implementation of their We Care Clean Program, they can be certain that the safety protocols are held to high standards.

Military Makeover with Montel returns with an all-new season as the team heads to Hollywood, Florida to meet the Hixons. U.S. Navy veteran Chris Hixon served his country during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield in 2007. Hixon survived combat service, but sadly lost his life attempting to defend the lives of children during an active shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14th, 2018. He is survived by his wife Debra and their two sons, Thomas and Corey. Stay tuned to get to know the family. Now, we're almost ready to begin the renovations. But before we can start, the Military Makeover team must clear out the Hixon home. Good thing we have help from College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®. Then, the Military Makeover team is in need of top-quality storage solutions. Luckily, our trusted partner, StorageMart, generously offered their expert storage solutions to the Hixons.

Don't move. MilitaryMakeover with Montel returns with an all-new season as the team heads to Strum, Wisconsin to meet decorated military veteran Sgt. Steven Wojcik and his family. Decorated military veteran Sgt. Steven Wojcik had served four years of active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps when an IED exploded among vehicles in his convoy in Iraq. The serious injuries he sustained in the attack led this loving husband and father to an honorable discharge and medical retirement in 2005. Like many veterans, Steven deals with chronic pain, both physical and mental, and has recently opened up about his ongoing struggles with PTSD. When Steven met his wife Terri in 1999, she recalls knowing immediately that his blood runs red, white and blue to the core. The Wojciks have three daughters: Alyca, 19, Amberlee, 16, and Alyson, 13. Steven is passionate about providing his family a memorable place to live and grow. Terri says she hopes this makeover will put Steven at ease and help show how grateful his country and his family are for his service. We have a remarkable partner in our friends from veteran-owned JDog, which is why they're back to help kick-start the Wojcik family makeover. We're constantly trying to elevate every Military Makeover experience. This season, we're stepping it up a notch with something we've never done before. Stay tuned.

We're back with an all-new season of Military Makeover. Join us as we travel to Panama City Beach, Florida to give back to an incredibly deserving Gold Star widow whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Michael. Before anything else, learn about this season's new family: The Patrons. On August 6, 2011, Cody Patron's world came crashing down. She received word that after serving more than a decade in the Marine Corps, her husband, Sergeant Daniel J. Patron, was killed in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan. Tragedy struck again in October 2018 when the Patron home was destroyed by the catastrophic Hurricane Michael, which made landfall as an unprecedented Category 4 and destroyed much of the Florida Panhandle region. After sustaining devastating water and wind damage, Cody's home in Panama City Beach is barely livable. With bare concrete floors, hanging ceiling debris, and a torn roof, the home is in desperate need of some tender loving care. The first step in helping Cody and her daughter, Layla, start anew is giving the family home the renovation it so desperately needs. That's why Military Makeover and its compassionate team of volunteers, partners, and supporters are hard at work to transform their home into a place of healing and happiness. Plus, this season, our team was privileged to connect with the EOD Warrior Foundation to help with the renovations. First, JDog Junk Removal and Hauling is back. We have a remarkable partner in our friends from veteran-owned JDog, which is why they're back to help kick off the Patron family makeover. Plus, Military Makeover's Art Edmonds is heading to Orlando to check out Carvana. That's because they're upgrading Cody's everyday life with a huge gift - a car.

We're back with an all-new season of Military Makeover. Join host Montel Williams and the entire team as we welcome Cody Willett and his family from Ashville, New York. Before we kick-off the makeover, learn more about the Willetts as they sit down with Montel to share their brave story. For years, Cody served as an Air Force weapons supply technician for Special Operations teams. His base was attacked, and Cody was severely injured in a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) explosion. Over time, Cody's recovery from his physical injuries has been compounded by the emergence of invisible wounds of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that afflict so many combat veterans. Cody met his wife Jessica, a friend of his sister's, when both visited him as he returned to the U.S. to recover. Jessica said she's lucky that Cody chose her to be his forever. Today, they live in Ashville, New York with their 3-year-old son, Carter, and a baby girl on the way. The Willetts want to make their home comfortable and safe for their growing family, along with adapting it to Cody's needs as he works toward a new career. Before the renovations can begin, veteran-owned JDog Junk Removal and Hauling helps rid the Willett home of old furniture, construction debris, and more. Plus, we're stopping into Home Depot to pick up construction tools and materials. The Willett makeover goes way beyond remodeling. This season, Cody and designer Jennifer Bertrand are heading to Simon Mall's Clarksburg Maryland Premium Outlet for a complimentary shopping spree.

We're kicking off the latest season of Military Makeover with a brand-new family: The Middletons. When Aaron and Holly, both Ohio natives, met at a Columbus bar after graduating from Ohio State University, it was love at first sight. Holly dropped everything and moved to California with Aaron, who had become a commissioned officer and transferred to Camp Pendleton. Six months later, they eloped in Las Vegas before Aaron deployed overseas.