January 2017 Dear Friends,

"No organization is … as responsible for the sense of confidence that … our families would be taken care of than TAPS." Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford speaking at the 2016 TAPS Honor Guard Gala

Gala Co-Chairs Pat Burke President and CEO HSBC Bank USA Jerry DeMuro President and CEO BAE Systems, Inc. Harriet Dominique Senior Vice President USAA Gregory Hayes President and CEO United Technologies Corp. Mark Grier Vice Chairman Prudential Financial, Inc. Wilson Jones President and CEO Oshkosh Corporation Billy Maynard President Health Net Federal Services Lewis Von Thaer Chief Executive Officer DynCorp International John Wood Chief Executive Officer Telos Corporation

When a member of America’s armed forces dies, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is on the front lines providing compassionate care to the families left behind. Thank you for supporting us in this important mission. We hope you will join us at the TAPS Honor Guard Gala on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the National Building Museum. The Honor Guard Gala has become one of the most inspirational and significant events of the spring season. This year, the Gala united over 850 guests from across the nation; including survivor families, Administration officials, Members of Congress, senior military leaders, corporate executives and TAPS volunteers, to celebrate the unique American spirit of patriotism. TAPS receives no government funding. It is only through the generous support of individuals and organizations like yours that TAPS is able to provide its services to surviving families free of charge. We are proud that TAPS has received a Four Star Rating with Charity Navigator for three consecutive years. Over the past year, TAPS has hosted thousands of surviving adults and children at seminars, camps and retreats, connecting individuals who share the experience of loss and providing an ongoing network of support. Since October 1994, the TAPS Survivor Helpline has been answered 24/7, extending assistance and support to family members as well as casualty officers, military commanders and caregivers. It would be a privilege to have you join us in support of TAPS as we salute the survivors of America’s fallen. Please contact Katie Maness at the Honor Guard Gala Office with any questions. She can be reached at (202) 256-9426 or via email at katie.maness@taps.org. Sincerely,

John Wood Bonnie Carroll Chairman of the Board Founder & President TAPS TAPS

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) TAPS.org 3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 630 Arlington, VA 22101 202-588-TAPS (8277)

TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS 2017 HONOR GUARD GALA

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 6:00 p.m Reception | 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program

LOCATION: National Building Museum

440 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Complimentary Valet Parking Available ATTIRE: Black Tie Optional or equivalent Military Dress ATTENDANCE: The evening will be attended by Friends of TAPS who share a demonstrated commitment to honoring our nation’s fallen heroes. Guests will include senior military officials, corporate and association executives, military survivor families, political leaders and Administration officials. PROGRAM: Masters of Ceremony Kyra Phillips, CNN, and John Roberts, FOX News

Welcome Bonnie Carroll, Founder and President, TAPS TAPS Senator Ted Stevens Leadership Award

TAPS 2017 National Community Partnership Award Presented to the National Basketball Association and USA Basketball Accepting on behalf of the players, coaches, staff and fans will be USA Basketball Chairman General Martin Dempsey, USA (Ret), USA Basketball Managing Director Jerry Colangelo, and USA National Team Coaches, Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Coach Geno Auriemma

SPONSORSHIPS: For more information or to offer your support, please contact Katie Maness at 202-256-9426 or katie.maness@taps.org.

TAPS is a nonprofit organization offering compassion, comfort and care to the thousands of family members coping with the death of a

loved one serving in the military, or in support of, the military mission. TAPS helps surviving families cope and heal in the aftermath of their

loss through a variety of programs, including a national peer support network, the annual National Survivor Seminar, Good Grief Camps,

grief and trauma resources, and a toll-free 24-hour helpline. All services are free of charge to the families and provided through the generosity

of private corporations, foundations and individuals.

Post Office Box CC | McLean, Virginia 22101 | www.TAPS.org/gala

Exclusive Sponsorships $250,000 Packages are available for these exclusive sponsorships: Title Sponsor, Legacy Sponsor, Benefactor Sponsor and Programs Sponsor. Please contact (202) 256-9426 for details.

Presenting Sponsor $100,000 Leadership Committee: • Company CEO, or their designee, will serve as a Co-Chair of

the TAPS Leadership Committee.

Honor Guard Gala: • Opportunity for Company CEO, or their designee, to be

honored during a pre--Gala reception. • One exclusive table and two seats at a Head Table for a total

of twelve guests at the event with the option to include TAPS VIPs as guests at the table.

• Company sponsorship will be recognized via remarks during the event.

Visibility: • Recognition as one of the “Presenting Sponsors” in all

print and electronic materials related to the planning and execution of the event.

• Prominently placed full-color sponsor logo and company listing in the evening’s printed program and opportunity to place a full-page ad in printed program.

• Company logo on the TAPS web site (until December 2017).• Sponsor logo in sponsor recognition ads placed by TAPS in a

Washington, D.C. publication.

Eagle Sponsor $25,000

Leadership Committee: • Company CEO, or their designee, will have the opportunity

to serve on the TAPS Leadership Committee.

Honor Guard Gala: • One priority table with option to include TAPS VIPs as guests

at the table. • Company sponsorship will be recognized via remarks

during the event.

Visibility: • Recognition as one of the “Eagle Sponsors” in all print

and electronic materials related to the planning andexecution of the event.

• Prominently placed full-color sponsor logo and company listing in the evening’s printed program and opportunity to place a half-page ad in printed program.

• Company logo on the TAPS web site (until December 2017).• Sponsor logo in sponsor recognition ads placed by TAPS in a

Washington, D.C. publication.

Patriot Sponsor $50,000

Leadership Committee: • Company CEO, or their designee, will have the opportunity

to serve on the TAPS Leadership Committee.

Honor Guard Gala: • One premier table with option to include TAPS VIPs as guests

at the table. • Company sponsorship will be recognized via remarks

during the event.

Visibility: • Recognition as one of the “Patriot Sponsors” in all print

and electronic materials related to the planning and execution of the event.

• Prominently placed full-color sponsor logo and company listing in the evening’s printed program and opportunity to place a full-page ad in printed program.

• Company logo on the TAPS web site (until December 2017).• Sponsor logo in sponsor recognition ads placed by TAPS in a

Washington, D.C. publication.

Liberty Sponsor $10,000

Honor Guard Gala: • One prime table for a total of ten guests at the Gala.

Visibility: • Recognition as one of the “Liberty Sponsors” in all print

and electronic materials related to the planning and execution of the event.

• Company listed in the evening’s printed program and opportunity to place a quarter-page ad in printed program.

• Company listed on the TAPS web site (until December 2017).• Sponsor name listed in sponsor recognition ads placed by

TAPS in a Washington, D.C. publication.

Freedom Sponsor $5,000

Honor Guard Gala: • Four reserved seats at the Gala.

Visibility: • Recognition as one of the “Freedom Sponsors” in all print

and electronic materials related to the planning andexecution of the event.

• Company listing in the evening’s printed program.• Sponsor name listed in sponsor appreciation ad placed by

TAPS in a Washington, D.C. publication.

2017 TAPS HONOR GUARD GALA SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

www.TAPS.org/Gala

TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS

2017 HONOR GUARD GALA Wednesday, April 12, 2017

PLEDGE FORM

Donor: __________________________________________________________________________ (As you would like it to appear in TAPS printed and electronic materials)

Contact Person: ___________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ E-Mail: ___________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ YES! We would be pleased to support the 2017 TAPS Honor Guard Gala. ______ $250,000 Please contact me to discuss the Exclusive Sponsorships. ______ $100,000 Presenting Sponsor _____ $5,000 Freedom Sponsor ______ $50,000 Patriot Sponsor ______ $1,000 Patron Ticket (for corporations) ______ $25,000 Eagle Sponsor ______ $500 Friend of TAPS Ticket ______ $10,000 Liberty Sponsor (for individuals)

_______I/We cannot attend but would like to contribute $ ________ in support of TAPS. _________________________________________________________________________________ To pay by credit card, please visit www.TAPS.org/Donate/2017Gala.

Make checks payable to TAPS Mail checks to: For express deliveries: TAPS Honor Guard Gala TAPS Honor Guard Gala Post Office Box CC 3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 630 McLean, VA 22101 Arlington, VA 22201 _________________________________________________________________________________

Please fax this form to (703) 883-0117 or email to Gala@TAPS.org.

For additional information, please contact Katie Maness at (202) 256-9426 or Katie.Maness@TAPS.org

Title Sponsor Legacy Sponsor USAA HSBC Bank

Presenting Sponsors BAE Systems

DynCorp International Health Net Federal Services

Oshkosh Defense Prudential Financial Telos Corporation

United Technologies Corporation Patriot Sponsor

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Media Sponsor

The Hill

Eagle Sponsors Applied Information Sciences, Inc.

CACI CSRA, Inc.

Dolphin Limited Partnerships DRS Technologies

GE Aviation Highmark-United Concordia Dental

L-3 National Basketball Association

Raytheon Textron

TriWest Healthcare Alliance UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans

Liberty Sponsors Capital Bank N.A. Data Systems Analysts Inc. Express Scripts Federal Pharmacy Services Honeywell Corporation Janus Global Operations KPMG LLP The Mechanic Group

National Assn of Beverage Importers New York Life Insurance Co. Northrop Grumman Corporation Riunite/Banfi Vintners Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. UPS ValueOptions Federal Services Van Scoyoc Associates

Freedom Sponsors Cobham HGS (USA), LLC

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Ambassador Committee Ellyn Dunford Spouse of General Joseph Dunford, USMC Hollyanne Milley Spouse of General Mark Milley, USA D’Arcy Neller Spouse of General Robert Neller, USMC Dana Richardson Spouse of Admiral John Richardson, USN

Dawn Goldfein Spouse of General David Goldfein, USAF Sally Lengyel Spouse of General Joseph Lengyel, USAF Fran DeNinno-Zukunft Spouse of Admiral Paul Zukunft, USCG

Debbie Allyn Spouse of General Daniel Allyn, USA Susan Bender Spouse of Lt. General William Bender, USAF Janet Cantrell Spouse of MCPOCG Steven Cantrell, USCG Sheila Casey Spouse of General George Casey, USA (Ret) Annette Conway Spouse of General James Conway, USMC (Ret) Holly Dailey Spouse of SMA Dan Dailey, USA Margaret Gibson Spouse of The Honorable Sloan Gibson Elka Giordano Spouse of MPCON Steven Giordano, USN

Kelly Hokanson Spouse of Lt. General Dan Hokanson, USA Claudia Michel Spouse of VADM Charles Michel, USCG Patricia Moran Spouse of Admiral Bill Moran, USN Deborah Mullen, Committee Chair Spouse of Admiral Michael Mullen, USN (Ret) Suzie Schwartz Spouse of General Norton Schwartz, USAF (Ret) Gail Walters Spouse of Lt. Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC Sue Whelan Spouse of MajGen Martin Whelan, USAF (Ret) Nancy Wilson Spouse of Lt. General Stephen Wilson, USAF Mary Winnefeld Spouse of ADM James Winnefeld, USN (Ret)

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Gala Co-Chairs

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Gala Leadership Committee

Scott Allison USAA Hugh Amundson Raytheon Company Mike Bouchard Janus Global Operations Sharon Duke United Concordia Dental

Bill Earle National Assn of Beverage Importers Kevin Fromer HSBC Bank Greg Gass GE Aviation Glenn Gray TriWest Healthcare Alliance Matt Green DRS Technologies, Inc. Buzz Hefti, Chairman Emeritus TAPS Board of Directors Peter Holland United Technologies Corporation

Lesley Kalan Northrup Grumman Corporation Jim Lovelace L-3 Tracy Malone UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans Mark Meservey Oshkosh Defense Mary Claire Murphy Textron Chris Peace, Committee Co-Chair Lockheed Martin Corporation Allison Phillipp Telos Corporation Jason Rossbach, Committee Co-Chair DynCorp International Sarah Saxton Atlas Research Charles Sevola Prudential Financial Shelly Stoneman BAE Systems, Inc. Pam Swanson Health Net Federal Services

Pat Burke, President and CEO, HSBC Bank USA Jerry DeMuro, President and CEO, BAE Systems, Inc. Harriet Dominique, Senior Vice President, USAA Mark Grier, Vice Chairman, Prudential Financial, Inc. Gregory Hayes, President and CEO, United Technologies Corporation Wilson Jones, President and CEO, Oshkosh Corporation Billy Maynard, President and CEO, Health Net Federal Services Lewis Von Thaer, Chief Executive Officer, DynCorp International John Wood, Chief Executive Officer, Telos Corporation

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