Operation Megaphone (OMP) 2026 Materials

Programs: Youth Program

Resource Type: Marketing and Communications

Published: 04/26

Operation Megaphone is back and better than ever! In April of 2026, the Month of the Military Child, military youth programs from around the world will come together to offer Operation Megaphone! Operation Megaphone, also known as “OMP,” is an annual worldwide event designed to connect military teens from around the world to discuss key issues that affect military teens, promote communication across all military services, and provide opportunities for teens to give back to their communities.

Download OMP 2026 Event Guide [PDF, 4.9 MB]

Table of Contents

APRIL 24, 2026
OPERATION MEGAPHONE
- EVENT GUIDE
  - OPERATION MEGAPHONE TEEN LED, ADULT SUPPORTED
    - Operation Megaphone (OMP
    - Keandre A., USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Baumholder
    - Jonathan E., Mountain Home Air Force Base
    - Lily J., Army National Guard
    - Xavier K., Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
    - Olivia L., Fort Benning
    - Chloe L., USCG Base Kodiak
    - Victoria R., Hanscom Air Force Base
    - Mia R., Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
- EVENT GUIDE
  - The OMP event guide provides resources to help military youth programs support teens as they plan their OMP events. Resources include:
    - History of OMP
    - OMP Teen Council 2026
    - Thoughts from the Council
    - OMP Overview
    - Engaging Teens
    - Ideas from the Council
- GETTING STARTED
  - Review the Guide
  - Engage Teens
  - Empower Teens
  - Register by April 17
  - Check out additional resources, including artwork, flyers, and social media
History of OMP
- Operation Megaphone (OMP
- Raise awareness of key issues impacting military teens
- Reach and engage both current and new teens in programs
- Strengthen connections across installations and service branches
- Build partnerships within local communities
- Since its launch, Operation Megaphone has continued to grow and evolve, remaining rooted in youth voice and leadership. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, teens adapted by leveraging virtual platforms to stay connected, share their perspectives, and continue amplifying their voices. Today, OMP stands as a powerful example of what happens when teens are empowered to lead, advocate, and create change in their communities.
OMP Participation Over the Years
- Since OMP's inception, over 38,250 teens have participated in 950 OMP events located at military teen programs worldwide.
Meet the OMP Council
REFRAMING DIFFERENCES AS POWER THOUGHTS FROM THE COUNCIL
- Adding in the Fun
- Overview of OMP 2026
Reframing Differences as Power
- WHO
  - ELIGIBLE PATRONS OF MILITARY TEEN PROGRAMS PER LOCAL POLICIES
  - WHERE
    - MILITARY TEEN PROGRAMS IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
  - WHEN
    - FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2026
- Engaging Teens
REFRAMING DIFFERENCES AS POWER
- Ideas from the Council to Get Your Teens Started
- Building Connections
- Showcasing Our Power
- Service to Our Communities
- Building Our Strengths

Download Operation Megaphone 2026 Logo [image/jpeg, 172.11 KB]

Download OMP 2026 Save the Date Cover Photo [image/jpeg, 562.24 KB]

Download OMP 2026 Save the Date Square Photo [image/jpeg, 512.21 KB]

Download OMP Flyer Version 1 [VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.PRESENTATIONML.PRESENTATION, 1.2 MB]

Download OMP Flyer Version 1 - Fillable [PDF, 2.05 MB]

Download OMP Flyer Version 2 [VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.PRESENTATIONML.PRESENTATION, 1.01 MB]