Operation Helmet is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 charitable grassroots effort that  provides helmet upgrade kits free of charge to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Operation Helmet depends on tax-deductible donations and is a team member of AmericaSupportsYou.mil. For $70-$100, depending on the manufacturer, added safety and comfort can be provided for a trooper. But donations of any amount are welcome. The donation can be designated for  a specific branch of the military, a particular unit or an individual trooper. 99% of donations go toward helmet kits. There are no salaries or payroll costs deducted and the Operation's books are available for inspection at the home office. To date, Operation Helmet has sent upgrade kits to over  24,000 troops.

A few words from Dr. Bob Meaders, Pres. Operation Helmet

“Operation Helmet is honored and humbled by the outpouring of support by the American people to their Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. We are proud to accept on their behalf, donations from the S.T.A.N.D. cast and band from the sale of the “For The Troops” CD.”

“We feel the spirit of Americans everyday, from the young troop that is preparing to go to Iraq or Afghanistan, to the families that are remaining behind, to patriotic love and support for our young men and women is simply stunning! God Bless You for the work that you do and God Bless America.” Dr. Bob Meaders, Pres. Operation Helmet.