2026 TAPS Honor Guard Gala Honors Fallen Heroes and Recognizes Support for Military Families

Company: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

Group poses in front of a "TAPS: TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS" backdrop at the Honor Guard Gala.

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In the unforgettable stories shared at the 2026 TAPS Honor Guard Gala, we heard one resounding message: TAPS is there.

In the aftermath of 9/11 as families grieved those lost in the Pentagon, TAPS was there.

When a young mother lost her veteran husband, TAPS was there.

As a seven-year-old boy lost his Navy father and felt disconnected from his peers, TAPS was there.

TAPS promises to be there for the families of America’s fallen heroes, from the moment they lose their loved one and for the rest of their lives.

This sacred work is possible because of the steadfast generosity of our partners, whose enduring commitment honors the service and sacrifice of our nation’s fallen and their families. Through their support, TAPS continues to bring light into survivors’ darkest hours, offering solace, strength, and hope to grieving military families.

We extend our deepest gratitude to General Christopher J. Mahoney, Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, and the many distinguished military leaders who joined us and reaffirmed their commitment to care for the families of the fallen.

We thank you for standing with us, in remembrance, in service, and in hope, now and always.

USAA • Austability • Amstability • Battelle • Brighton Marine • Military Times • Oshkosh Defense • Philip Morris International U.S. • Prudential Financial • Telos Corporation • Wells Fargo • Ares Prime • BAE Systems, Inc. • The Krivo Family • Lockheed Martin • M1 Support Services • TriWest Healthcare Alliance • Humana • M3 Partners • Promise Pathways • Protect and Serve Foundation • AIS (Applied Information Sciences) • Evernorth Health Services • Hudson Edge • International SOS • International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) • KVG • Michelin • New York Life • Andy & Amy Sullivan • V3Gate • VetMed Group, LLC • Valor Network Inc. • Airbus U.S. Space & Defense • Alexandria Toyota • Capital Bank • CSX • Data Systems Analysts • J Anderson Consulting, Inc. • Mr. Brad Jacobs and Dr. Eve Homburger • LiUNA! • National Basketball Association • Aaron Newman • PDS Optical • Rolls-Royce North America • Terravive • The Winery at Bull Run

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