SERVING THOSE THAT SERVE
WHY TROOP REWARDS?
Troop Rewards (501(c)(3) non-profit) was founded on the mission of providing recovery (RnR) vacations and other rewards for returning U.S. soldiers and their families who served in overseas deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other hostile areas of responsibility. Our retreats give military families time to reconnect, recharge, and heal together after deployment.
TOM BURKETT
Chairman & Founder of Troop Rewards
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
“Our family was greatly blessed by the vacation your organization arranged. We will never forget what Troop Rewards has done; our family made great memories! Thank you!!!”
Michael, Nathalia, & Family (USAF), Shephard’s Beach Resort, Veterans Day 2014
“The accommodations were excellent, the food — amazing, the views — spectacular and it was exactly what my family needed after a year apart. We came back from our trip refreshed, re-connected, and energized.”
USAF Lt Col Jason Bianchi, Memorial Day 2017
“Troop Rewards understands the unique stresses and separation dynamics placed on families during deployments and they go above and beyond to compensate for the time apart.”
USAF Lt Col Jeremy Harmon (Ret.)
“By far the best week we’ve had as a family. Thank you.”
USMC Sgt & family, Sandpearl Resort & Spa, October 2014
SHARING OUR STORY
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Troop Rewards’ Founders Visit Ramstein Air Base In Germany For Thanksgiving With The Troops.
Our Founders, Tom & Deborah Burkett, were honored to visit and tour Ramstein Air Base in Germany 22 November 2017, the day before Thanksgiving, to present RnR Recovery trips to 10 selected families stationed there and received a base tour. The tour included a mission brief and award presentation at the 521st Air Maintenance Wing…
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Troop Rewards’ Founder, Tom Burkett, Honored As A Community Hero
Troop Rewards’ Founder, Tom Burkett, was honored as a Community Hero from the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation along with a check for $50,000 at the Lightning’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Lightning Community Hero program recognizes individuals who are making a difference in the Tampa Bay community. Burkett was honored for founding…
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Troop Rewards’ Founders Visit RAF Lakenheath, UK
Our Founders, Tom & Deborah Burkett, tour Lakenheath RAF Base with the Founders of Troop Aid UK, Al & Pam Sutton. The group was given a mission brief about the 48th “Liberty” Fighter Wing, a tour of a static display of a F15 & HH60 Blackhawk Helicopter and a visit to the Control Tower to…