February 2025 Newsletter
Wounded Warrior Project & Team RWB Support
The secret to Troopathon’s success is owed in no small part to our amazing volunteers and partners. In January, we proudly hosted a group of resolute volunteers from the Wounded Warrior Project and TEAM RWB who gathered at our offices to help pack care packages full of goodies, necessities, and notes of support bound for their brothers and sisters in arms.
Dozens of faithful volunteers converged in our warehouse packing up boxes for the troops and helping ship thousands of packages that will be heading overseas to our troops on the front lines!
Team RWB is passionate about its mission to enrich veterans’ lives; part of that enrichment is offering volunteer opportunities that directly benefit our currently serving troops while allowing their veteran members a meaningful opportunity to roll up their sleeves and pitch in. Volunteering at Troopathon headquarters is a perfect mission fit.
Wounded Warrior Project and Team RWB veterans served their country, but they still feel the call to serve even after leaving the military, and what better way to keep serving than by doing something to help your fellow troops still on deployment?
Be Mine for Valentine — Kids Love our Troops
While you are busy making dinner reservations or ordering flowers for your sweetheart, take just a moment to remember our deployed men and women and make sure they won’t be lonely hearts for Valentine ’s Day this year!
Our special Valentine’s Day care packages will include yummy and fun Valentine’s candy conversation hearts, See’s Candies Gift Box chocolates and extra special home-made Valentine’s cards provided by caring school children and church groups from all over the country.
Once again, Troopathon has reached out to our school, church, and community partners across the country to help us with a special delivery of Valentine's Day cards and treats expressing love for those who put their lives on the line to keep us free back home.
Of course, our troop support packages will include all our regular great treats like cookies, premium beef jerky, Bombas socks, hand and face wipes to handle tough grime and much more. Everyone loves to get a reminder on Valentine’s Day of just how special they are. Let’s take the time to show our troops that we love and appreciate their hard work.
February: A Short Month with Lots to Remember
February 3, 2025 celebrated Four Chaplains Day
When the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester was struck by a German submarine, Feb. 3, 1943, four Army chaplains spread out among the soldiers, calming the frightened, tending the wounded and guiding the disoriented toward safety. They were Lt. George Fox, a Methodist; Lt. Alexander Goode, a Jewish Rabbi; Lt. John Washington, a Roman Catholic Priest; and Lt. Clark Poling, a Dutch Reformed minister. Giving up their own life jackets to save others, all four ministers would bravely sacrifice their own lives to save and comfort others.
As we mark the 82nd anniversary of their courage and selflessness, let us remember their legacy and honor their memory. Let us share their story and show our own appreciation for those who serve our country. Join us in remembering the Four Chaplains and honoring their legacy of faith and courage.
Happy President’s Day! February 19, 2025
As we celebrate and honor our nation's greatest leaders, we are reminded that our best presidents were defined by the crises they confronted.
We remember General Washington because of his leadership during the revolution and as our first President of our new nation. The great Abraham Lincoln held a shattered nation together during the great Civil War, offering hope, leadership and paying with his own life while ensuring our nation’s survival. We honor FDR as he led our nation through the darkest days of WW2.
Regardless of the politics of the day, we respect leaders who confronted adversity and showed greatness. Each of our 47 Presidents has stepped up to lead as they answered the call of their people. President’s Day honors the office of the President and the men who have held that office in good times and during times of struggle. God Bless our nation and God Bless our President.
February 19, 2025 Coast Guard Reserve Birthday — photo courtesy of nvhca.org
The Coast Guard Reserve was established by the passage of the Coast Guard reserve and Auxiliary Act of February 19, 1941. The Coast Guard Reserve fulfills a vital mission of maritime defense and security. The United States Coast Guard Reserve Birthday honors the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the Coast Guard Reserve
Product of the Month - Conversation Hearts!
For a limited time, our care packages will be extra-sweet with the inclusion of candy conversation hearts. What could be more fun than letting our troops know that “You Rock” or “Be Mine” or even letting than know that you think they are just “Awesome!” Next to chocolates, candy conversation hearts are the second most purchased candy leading up to Valentine’s Day and make up 40% of the Valentine’s Day candy market. So let our troops know they are “4 Ever” yours this Valentine’s Day!
Of course, our care packages still include loads of other great support items like personal care items, nuts, energy gels, socks, jerky, coffee, and a coveted note of support from home. Candy Conversation Heats add a touch of light-hearted fun to raise our troops post-holiday spirits. Join in on the fun and share your love with our troops, they will treasure your thoughfulness.
February Photo of the Month
“It is a great feeling receiving care package from home because it shows the love and support from our families and loved ones!”