About the Event
Toast to Our Troops is Code of Support Foundation’s annual fundraising gala dedicated to honoring service and strengthening long-term support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Purpose of the Event
To honor service, recognize leadership and partnership, and raise critical funds to advance Code of Support Foundation’s mission of providing personalized, high-touch support to those who serve.
Why It Matters
Toast to Our Troops serves as a moment to reflect on 15 years of changing lives while looking ahead to the partnerships and investments needed to continue that progress. Featuring senior government leadership and respected voices from the veteran community reinforces the event’s role as a trusted convening platform for dialogue, recognition, and action. The event advances a collaborative approach to supporting veterans and military families by strengthening partnerships and investing in proven, outcomes-driven services.
đź•’ Event Details
- When: April 23, 2026
- Location: Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042 - VIP Networking Reception: 6 – 7 p.m. EDT
- Dinner, Program & Award: 7 – 9 p.m. EDT
- Networking Dessert Reception: 9 – 9:30 p.m. EDT
- Dress Code: Cocktail, Business Formal, or Military Attire
- Parking: Complimentary onsite parking.
Who Attends
Government Leaders
Senior government and military leaders attend to engage with trusted partners and support collaborative efforts that strengthen outcomes for veterans and military families, including former and current Secretaries of every branch of the military, top-level VA leaders and medal of honor recipients.
Corporate & Philanthropic Partners
Business and philanthropic leaders participate to align their organizations with a respected national nonprofit and invest in measurable, mission-driven impact. Representatives from the following companies have attended: Major League Baseball, PenFed Credit Union, Microsoft, Triwest, Humana, Aetna, Optum, CVS, The Windsor Group, Guidehouse, Fisher House, Harmonic Solutions, Lawe Lawe Defense, Walker & Dunlop, Cherokee Federal, CGI Federal, Thundercat Technologies, Softtek Government Solutions, Thompson Gray, and many more!
Community Supporters
Community advocates and individual supporters attend to honor service, connect with like-minded leaders, and contribute to meaningful support for those who serve.
Keynote Presenter
The Honorable Paul R. Lawrence, PHD
11th Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
As Code of Support Foundation marks its 15th year, Dr. Lawrence will deliver the keynote address, reflecting on the importance of sustained leadership and cross-sector collaboration in strengthening outcomes for veterans, service members, and their families. His remarks will underscore how coordinated public, private, and nonprofit efforts can drive meaningful, long-term change.
Master of Ceremonies
Fran Racioppi
Founder & CEO of FRsix
Mr. Racioppi brings depth, authenticity, and gravitas to our gala. From serving 13 years as a Ranger-qualified Infantry Officer and Green Beret in the U.S. Army, with multiple deployments, to his work today as a national security expert, speaker, and storyteller, his commitment to elevating veterans’ voices and his passion for leadership and service make him an inspiring guide for an evening dedicated to celebrating changing lives.
Distinguished Honorary Host Committee
Senior leaders from the military, government, and private sector united in support of the Code of Support Foundation mission.
VIP Networking Reception
Celebrating Changing Lives — 15 Years of Partnership
An Exclusive Opportunity to Connect
VIP guests are invited to a private networking reception from 6:00–7:00 p.m., held prior to the main program. This reception provides a dedicated space for meaningful conversation among senior government leaders, corporate executives, philanthropic partners, and long-standing supporters of Code of Support Foundation.
As we mark 15 years of changing lives, the VIP Reception reflects the partnerships and collaboration that have made this progress possible—and those that will carry the mission forward.
Who You’ll Connect With
VIP attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leaders and decision-makers from organizations that have historically supported Toast to Our Troops, including:
Access
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Included with VIP Tickets
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Included with select Sponsorship Levels
VIP Networking Reception
Celebrating Changing Lives — 15 Years of Partnership
An Exclusive Opportunity to Connect
VIP guests are invited to a private networking reception from 6:00–7:00 p.m., held prior to the main program. This reception provides a dedicated space for meaningful conversation among senior government leaders, corporate executives, philanthropic partners, and long-standing supporters of Code of Support Foundation.
As we mark 15 years of changing lives, the VIP Reception reflects the partnerships and collaboration that have made this progress possible—and those that will carry the mission forward.
Who You’ll Connect With
VIP attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leaders and decision-makers from organizations that have historically supported Toast to Our Troops, including:
Access
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Included with VIP Tickets
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Included with select Sponsorship Levels
Honoring Leadership & Impact
MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Awards
Celebrating Changing Lives — 15 Years of Service and Partnership
Recognizing Those Who Lead by Example
Each year at Toast to Our Troops, Code of Support Foundation presents the MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose leadership and actions exemplify service, integrity, and commitment to improving the lives of veterans, service members, and their families.
As Code of Support Foundation marks its 15th year, this year’s awards recognize leadership that reflects sustained impact, collaboration, and a shared responsibility to those who serve.
2026 Salute to Service Awards
The evening will recognize three award recipients, selected for their outstanding contributions and alignment with Code of Support Foundation’s mission.
MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Award – Corporate
Presented annually to a business, nonprofit, or organization that has demonstrated outstanding support for the nation’s service members, veterans, and military families through sustained partnership and leadership.
Navy Federal Credit Union
Award Honoree
MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Award – Individual (Broad Impact)
Recognizes an individual whose professional or personal efforts have significantly contributed to the welfare and well-being of veterans, service members, and military families on a broad or national scale.
Steven Grayhm
Producer and Actor
SHEEPDOG
MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Award – Individual (Direct Impact)
Honors an individual whose personal actions and commitment have directly and meaningfully impacted the lives of individual service members, veterans, and their families.
Jean (JR) Roy
Founder & Managing Director
Equitable Analytics
Sponsorship Overview
Celebrating Changing Lives — 15 Years of Impact
Partner With Purpose
Sponsorship of Toast to Our Troops 2026 offers a meaningful opportunity to align your organization with a trusted national nonprofit while supporting programs that serve veterans, service members, and their families.
As Code of Support Foundation marks 15 years of impact, this year’s event also coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States, making Toast to Our Troops a uniquely significant moment to demonstrate leadership, partnership, and commitment to service.
Why Organizations Choose to Sponsor
Sponsors of Toast to Our Troops receive more than recognition—they become part of a community committed to measurable impact and long-term collaboration.
Sponsorship benefits may include:
- Visibility before a national audience of supporters and partners
- Engagement with senior government, military, and business leaders
- Recognition across event materials, digital platforms, and communications
- Opportunities for in-person networking and relationship-building
- Alignment with a mission-driven organization serving military families nationwide
Our 2026 Sponsors
In celebrating changing lives, we honor the partners who make lasting impact possible.
