TAPS was proud to bring the surviving family of @usarmy SSG Stuart Jackson to cheer on Team USA against Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 🇺🇸
TAPS shows up for surviving families, not just in grief, but in life. Thank you @ussoccer for such an incredible experience!
We are in LA for the World Cup! Thanks to the US Soccer Federation for inviting @TAPSorg to the game tonight, we are so excited to be here 🇺🇸⚽️❤️ @ussoccer
A lovely day at the ballpark for our @tapsorg kids in honor of their dad ⚾️❤️
Thank you to the @SFGiants for hosting our surviving military families and recognizing their fallen hero - and all those who served and died on this Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Grateful to @Athletics for hosting our @TAPSorg families and honoring their Fallen Heroes during their #MemorialDay game ⚾️🇺🇸
It was wonderful to visit with @stevesaxspeaks - surviving father and @MLB All-Star, now with the A’s - before the game ❤️
#Athletics
Very grateful to the Maryland Department of Veterans and Families for hosting the families of the fallen at the @Orioles game today. ⚾️🇺🇸 #MemorialDay@TAPSorg
Over Memorial Day weekend, senior military leaders and special guests attended @TAPSorg's 32nd annual grand banquet in Arlington, Va. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors provides care and resources to anyone grieving the loss of a service member or veteran.
Erik Slavin, editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, served as master of ceremonies for the event. Speakers included vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Christopher Mahoney, chef @RobertIrvine, actor @robertpatrickT2 and TAPS president Bonnie Carroll.
ALT Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin speaks at a podium at the 32nd annual TAPS grand banquet in Arlington, Va., on May 23, 2026. Slavin served as the Master of Ceremonies. (Courtesy of TAPS)
ALT Military children, all wearing TAPS shirts, laugh together. The 32nd annual TAPS grand banquet was held in Arlington, Va., on May 23, 2026. (Courtesy of TAPS)
ALT Military children read story books at the 32nd annual TAPS grand banquet in Arlington, Va., on May 23, 2026. (Courtesy of TAPS)
ALT Members of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors visit a wall of remembrance that celebrates the lives of fallen loved ones at the 32nd annual TAPS grand banquet in Arlington, Va., on May 23, 2026. (Courtesy of TAPS)
100 kids joined GSG at the @TAPSorg Good Grief Camp this week for a night of Fortnite, VR, Minecraft, Smash Bros., and connection.
Today, we honor the fallen at Arlington before kicking off our 24-hour Memorial Day livestream at noon.
Watch live: twitch.tv/teamgoldstargamers
Today, we pause to honor those who served and died for our country. 🇺🇸
We remember them—and we stand with those who carry their love and legacy every day. 💙
#MemorialDay#HonorAndRemember#TAPS#MilitaryFamilies #
Thanks to @OfficialNBARefs and the Security Team @AtlantaDream game for a memorable and winning night for this @TAPSorg family in honor of their loved one.
So grateful to our friends @bravesfdn for giving these @TAPSorg families meaningful memories @TruistPark today in honor of their loved ones. And thanks to @Braves pitcher @ChrisSale48 for taking time to visit with these families before the game.
appreciate everyone that placed a bid last week. posters went for an avg of $1,077, with all of the funds going to @TAPSorg
thank you to @Quartr_App for the artwork and continued partnership in this effort.
🇺🇸NOW LIVE🇺🇸
we're auctioning TEN @Quartr_App posters signed by Palantir [ $PLTR ] CEO Dr. Alex Karp. auctions ends Friday at 12pm est
all funds will go to @TAPSorg, which provides compassionate care and resources to all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community.
place a bid, here: ebay.com/usr/palantirtechnol…
Last week, Stars and Stripes hosted Rooted in Resilience, The Sacrifices of Military Children.
Speakers included Fleet Master Chief David Isom (SEAC), Major General Antoinette Gant (Commander MDW), and Congressman @DonJBacon (R-NE).
Organizations recognized for their work with veterans and military families included: @BlueStarFamily, @military_family, @OpGratitude, @TAPSorg and @USYoungMarines.
Thank you to all who attended!
ALT Three children representing the Young marines present colors, in uniform. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
ALT The crowd at the Stars and Stripes military children event. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
ALT Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) speaks at a podium with a blue screen in the background. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
ALT A crowd of people in the Capitol Visitor Center. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
As we approach Memorial Day, I am honored to have spent time with the families supported by @TAPSorg.
Today and every day, we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and honor the families who continue carrying their legacy. 🇺🇸
All citizens are urged to pause on Memorial Day at 3 p.m. for a moment of reflection to honor those who have died for our country.
@TAPSorg@MDWUSARMY@Supervisorlusk@RepDonBeyer @JamesWalkinshawVA @Belvoirspousesclub