Manhart was featured in Playboy magazine's February 2007 issue while active in the U.S. Air Force. Reactions to her pictorial garnered national media attention and ultimately resulted in her Honorable Discharge.

"The men and women of the Armed Forces give so much and I want to give back, said Manhart." "This is one small way I can help."

Manhart joined one of the 2008 models, Janica, in the announcement today from San Diego. Janica was on hand to serve as the human canvas for the work of world-renowned body painter Filippo Ioco. "I've painted many models all over the world, but being a part of this effort is truly special," said Ioco.

Award winning photographer Monique Feil will continue to take the pictures that have garnered so much attention among veterans and customers who have purchased previous calendars. "I'm proud to be back and doing my part," said Feil.

The calendar is the brainchild of San Diego model Manuela Mezzadri, who came up with the idea more than three years ago after conversations with veterans.

"I started out hoping to just make a small contribution as a way of saying thanks, and now I am thrilled to know that thanks to the dedicated people who help make it happen, the calendar will be even better than it has been," said Mezzadri. "Of course the real thanks goes to our men and women in uniform, which is what Operation Calendar is all about."

A portion of the proceeds from the 2008 calendar sales will be donated to non-profit organizations that provide much needed services to wounded Veterans and their families. Pre-orders for 2008 are now being accepted at OperationCalendar.org.

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