Latter-day Saint Life

How Latter-day Saints championed veterans at a major national event

Elder Timothy Fagan with a veteran athlete at the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games
Elder Timothy Fagan, a Military Relations service missionary and a veteran, stands with another veteran athlete at the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games held in Tampa, Florida, from June 27 to July 2.
Provided by Kim Fredrick for the Church News

In support of military veterans and their families, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was a sponsor of the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games from June 27 to July 2 in Tampa, Florida.

The National Veterans Golden Age Games offers sports competitions and health education sessions for veterans 55 and older, promoting active and healthy lifestyles through athletics, wellness, and fitness.

As part of its sponsorship of the 40th annual event, the Church hosted a booth at the health and wellness expo, offering information about Church resources, including military relations support, JustServe, and FamilySearch.

The event was also promoted on JustServe.org, which helped generate more than 1,600 volunteers over the six-day event, including young women and men from the St. Petersburg Florida Stake as part of their youth conference.

Visit the Church News to learn more about how Latter-day Saints supported the event.

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