Troopathon

10/08/2026

Thank you! Troopathon has been named a GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit every year since 2014.

This recognition comes from reviews written by our donors, volunteers and military families. To everyone who took the time to share your experience: thank you for standing with our troops.

Want to add your voice? Leave a review: greatnonprofits.org/reviews/write/troopathon

09/13/2026

Richard Hannaford survived the September 11 attacks — he was in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center that morning. This past Friday, on the 25th anniversary of that day, he joined us for our 9th Annual Packathon.

Richard has helped lead this event since it began, driven by a conviction he's carried for 25 years: that our troops remain the first, and only, line of defense against another attack on American soil. Watch him share his story in his own words.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/POSLUrT8I2c

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Richard Hannaford shares his firsthand account of surviving the Sep...

09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, our 9th Annual Packathon is in full swing at our Sacramento Operation Center. Veterans, active-duty service members, and our incredible partners at Rolling Hills Blue Star Moms are hand-packing 911 care packages — a number that mirrors the date itself — bound for troops deployed right now.

Among those with us today is Richard Hannaford, a Troopathon board member and survivor of the September 11 attacks, who has helped lead this event since it began. Twenty-five years later, his conviction is the same one that drives all of us: our troops are still answering the call, and they are never forgotten.

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09/11/2026

Support our brave troops Tomorrow during our Special 9/11 Airing of Troopathon.

Show Dates/Times:
Saturday - Sept. 12th/ 8am PST - 11am EST

Watch it live only on NEWSMAXnewsmax

A special thank you to our incredible hosts Rita Cosby & John Bachman for their unwavering support.

09/11/2026

25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER.

September 11, 2001 changed our nation forever. We remember the lives taken, the families forever changed, and the courage of the first responders and ordinary Americans who answered the call in our darkest hour.

And we remember the generation of heroes who stepped forward in the days, months, and years that followed.

For 25 years, American service members have stood watch around the world, carrying the weight of that day with them while defending the freedoms we hold dear.

Today, we honor those we lost on 9/11. We honor those who gave their lives in the fight that followed. And we honor the brave men and women who continue to serve our nation.

25 years later, we remember. We honor. And we stand with our troops.

Never forget.

06/27/2026

Today is PTSD Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the invisible wounds of trauma and reminding those who are struggling that they are never alone.

Observed each year on June 27, PTSD Awareness Day was established to honor the memory of Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Joe Biel, who lost his life after battling post-traumatic stress. His story inspired a national movement to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage those affected to seek support.

For many of our nation's service members and veterans, the effects of combat and deployment don't always end when they return home. PTSD can impact every aspect of life—not only for those who carry these invisible wounds, but also for the families who stand beside them with unwavering love, patience, and support.

Today, Troopathon honors the courage of every service member, veteran, and military family facing these challenges. By raising awareness, encouraging understanding, and supporting one another, we can help ensure that no hero fights this battle alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching out for help is a sign of strength—not weakness.

06/26/2026

Support our brave troops during our Special Independence Day Airings of Troopathon.

Show Dates/Times:
Saturday - June 27th / 8am PST - 11am EST
Sunday - June 28th / 8am PST - 11am EST

Watch it live only on NEWSMAX

A special thank you to our incredible hosts Rita Cosby & John Bachman for their unwavering support.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from Troopathon!

Today, we honor all fathers—the mentors, providers, role models, and everyday heroes who make a difference in the lives of their children and families.

We also want to recognize the dads who are spending this Father's Day far from home while serving our country. While many families gather around the dinner table today, thousands of military fathers remain deployed overseas, sacrificing precious moments with their loved ones in service to something greater than themselves.

To every military dad missing hugs, backyard games, family barbecues, and bedtime stories today, please know that your sacrifice is seen, appreciated, and never forgotten.

From all of us at Troopathon, thank you to every father who leads with strength, love, and dedication. We wish you a Happy Father's Day and send our deepest gratitude to the dads serving away from home.

06/14/2026

Today we proudly celebrate Flag Day and honor the Stars and Stripes that represent the courage, sacrifice, and freedom defended by our nation's servicemembers.

As our flag flies across communities here at home and military installations around the world, we remember those who have worn the uniform and those currently serving far from home. Thank you for your dedication, your sacrifice, and your commitment to protecting our freedoms.

Happy Flag Day from all of us at Troopathon!