Veterans for America First Names Gold Star Mother Tracy LaPorte 'Hero of the Month' for January 2026 said Jared Craig

Recognition Highlights LaPorte’s Leadership as a Gold Star Mother and Her Dedication to Veterans, Families, and Honoring the Fallen issued by VFAF's VP Craig

NEWNAN, GA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From the press room of L-Strategies the official press of Veterans for America First:

Veterans for America First (VFAF) proudly honors Tracy “2Step” LaPorte—Gold Star Mother and Founder of the Sgt 2Step Foundation—as its Hero of the Month for January 2026, announced today by Jared Craig, Esq., National Vice President of VFAF.

After the loss of her son, Sergeant Adam “2Step” H. LaPorte, a U.S. Army Infantryman who gave his life in service to our nation, LaPorte transformed grief into a lasting mission of service. She founded the Sgt 2Step Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to honoring fallen heroes and supporting survivors, veterans, first responders, and underserved youth through remembrance ceremonies, scholarships, community events, and healing-focused programs.

“Tracy LaPorte embodies what it means to serve beyond the battlefield,” said Craig. “Her leadership, resilience, and tireless advocacy have turned tragedy into hope for countless families. She is an inspiration to veterans and Gold Star families—and to every American who values sacrifice, community, and remembrance.”

The Sgt 2Step Foundation continues Sgt. Adam “2Step” LaPorte’s legacy through programs that unite remembrance and recovery, including youth music and writing camps, scholarships, and community resilience retreats—ensuring that no service or sacrifice is forgotten, because “The Beat of the Brave Lives On.”

In other VFAF News:

VFAF Deputy National Communications Director Lucretia Hughes has been appointed to the NRA National Board of Directors.

Lucretia Hughes is a grassroots leader and nationally recognized conservative media voice known for mobilizing everyday Americans to defend constitutional freedoms. Born and raised in Commerce, Georgia, she has built a national platform through media, activism, and community leadership focused on American values and civic engagement.

She is the co-founder of Fallback Productions Studios, LLC, and hosts “Real News with Lucretia Hughes,” a widely followed show recognized for direct coverage of political and cultural issues affecting working families. Hughes also serves as President of the Lanier Tea Party Patriots and has been a leading figure in Georgia’s conservative movement. She previously ran as a Republican candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives.

Hughes is active in Second Amendment education and outreach, supporting responsible firearms ownership and constitutional rights. As a leader within Veterans for America First, she works alongside veterans and first responders to advance the organization’s mission of defending constitutional liberties, supporting America’s heroes, and promoting accountable government.

VFAF National Vice President Jared Craig Announces Congressional Bid for Georgia’s 14th District:

Jared Craig is a lifelong Georgian, attorney, and America First advocate with more than 16 years of experience representing individuals across Georgia in family law and criminal defense. Raised in Coweta County and educated in local public schools, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of West Georgia, studied abroad at the London School of Economics, and received his law degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Since founding his solo practice in 2009, Craig has represented thousands of clients during critical moments in their lives. He ran for U.S. Congress in 2022 on a MAGA platform and later served as Chief Legal Counsel for Veterans for America First, supporting veteran candidates and America First legislation, while sponsoring the Mega MAGA Trump Bus Tour to support President Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign. Craig has also produced pro-veteran and America First documentaries, volunteered as an attorney for the RNC and Georgia GOP during the 2024 election, and supported veteran initiatives focused on housing, healthcare access, and suicide prevention. Married for 23 years with two daughters, he is now seeking to represent Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, committed to defending constitutional principles and putting the interests of Georgians first.

Craig is endorsed by Veterans for America First for the seat.

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VFAF to Resume Partnership with the IDF in 2026 to Combat PTSD - Prior to the outbreak of war, VFAF was invited to Israel to meet with the IDF and testify before the Knesset regarding collaboration on PTSD treatment. That partnership was paused when the war began. Jonathan Feldstein, who resides in Israel, has established working relationships with the IDF and has organized events alongside IDF pilots involved in strategic missions. VFAF will be partnering with Feldstein to resume the mission.

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