A growing number of prestigious organizations have endorsed the Code of Support. The Code of Support Foundation welcomes these endorsements and is proud to list them below. Other organizations wishing to add their endorsement should contact the foundation (“Contact Us”).
Air Force Association
“We were most impressed with the ‘Code’ and are hopeful organizations and individuals will read the code and adopt it as their own as they think about the men and women of our military services. The Air Force Association is pleased to add its name to the list of organizations and individuals endorsing the Code of Support.”
Robert E. Largent, National President
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
Vice Adm Herbert A. Browne, USN (Ret), President
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
“The Association of the U.S. Army is pleased to add our endorsement ….. of the recently developed ‘Code of Support’ for our troops.”
Gordon R. Sullivan, General, U.S. Army (Ret), President
National Association for Uniformed Services (NAUS)
“This document provides a meaningful response to those in the American public who ask what they can do to support our troops and it will be an important reference for those who are so inclined — as every American should be.”
William M. Matz, Jr., Major General, USA (Ret), President
National Guard Association of Connecticut
“The National Guard Association of Connecticut, a non-profit advocacy organization that represents 40,000 CT Army and Air National Guardsmen, retirees, veterans and family members, would like to proudly add our endorsement for the Code of Support.”
Debbi Newton, President-Elect, Legislative Chair, Public Relations Chair
Salute Our Services
“Salute Our Services (a non profit 501 c 3), would like to endorse the Code of Support. One of our programs, Kids Serve Too, honors the children of our military men and women who serve. I am the proud wife of a US Army Reservist on his third deployment.
“Our staff of military spouses “salutes” you for what you have done to engage the public in better understanding how to support the troops and their
families!”
Tricia Johnson, President, Salute Our Services
Uniformed Services Disabled Retirees (USDR)
“USDR agrees and wishes to be listed in support of the Code.”
Billy M. Thomas, Lieutenant General, USA (Ret), Chairman, USDR
Business Executives for National Security (BENS)
“Business Executives for National Security (BENS), a nationwide, non-partisan organization, supports our government partners by applying pro bono, best business practice solutions to the most difficult national security management challenges. BENS is pleased to add our endorsement to the Code of Support.”
Monty Meigs, General, USA (Ret), President & CEO
Council on Competitiveness
“The Council on Competitiveness is pleased to endorse this powerful initiative.”
Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President & CEO
Operation Homefront
“Operation Homefront is honored to support the Code of Support. Our service members perform their missions while abiding by a Code of Conduct. As beneficiaries of the freedom guaranteed by their sacrifices, we pledge our support in accordance with the Code.”
Jim Knotts, President & CEO, Operation Homefront
American Legion
“The American Legion has established as one of its priority missions, assistance to currently serving members of the U.S. military and their families. As such we arepleased to acknowledge and assist the efforts of the Code of Support Foundation’s Code of Support Relay. We are proud to be part of the effort to develop community support for our serving military and their families.”
Daniel S. Wheeler, National Adjutant, American Legion
American Red Cross
“The American Red Cross is honored to be a partner with the Code of Support Foundation and their Patriots & Heroes Relay. This effort answers the call of the Joining Forces initiative and speaks to the very core of the American Red Cross mission to serve the members of the U.S. military. As the Code of Support Foundation shines a light on the need for continued support of our military, veterans and their families, the Red Cross encourages all Americans to be a part of this movement and help give meaning to the words “Support Our Troops.”
National Military Family Association
“Military families are our Nation’s families. They serve with quiet dedication and determination in communities across our country and around the world. The National Military Family Association urges all members of those communities – schools, employers, civic and religious organizations – to declare their support for families facing the challenges and legacy of almost ten years of war.”
Joyce Wessel Raezer, Executive Director
United States Chamber of Commerce
“We encourage state and local chambers to get behind this campaign as it represents a major opportunity for local businesses to get involved in supporting our troops, our veterans and military families, particularly those in your local areas.”
MOAA
“The Military Officers Association of America is proud to support the Code of Support Foundation in their mission to connect volunteers and supporters to organizations giving back to the military community.”
