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Mission Statement

Providing mentorship to children of the fallen, honoring the sacrifice of those who’ve given their all for our freedom, and promoting patriotism and service in our communities since 2012.

In Honor of

SOC (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn

Special Operations Chief (SEAL) Aaron Carson Vaughn was KIA on August 6th, 2011 when a chopper carrying 30 Americans was shot down in the Tangi River Valley of Afghanistan while rushing into battle. Aaron left behind 2 small children; a son who was not quite two years old and a daughter who was only nine weeks old on that fateful night. Aaron's story, life, and legacy inspired the creation of Operation 300. We believe that when a member of our Armed Services gives his life in defense of our great nation, the least we can do is pledge to honor that sacrifice by caring for his family. This is the heart behind Operation 300, a registered 501(c)3 not for profit organization that hosts weekend-long adventure camps for children who have lost their parent as a result of military service, pairing each child with a father-aged, male mentor who spends the weekend doing things with the children they might have done with their parent.

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OUR PROGRAMS

The heart of Operation 300 is to take care of families of our fallen heroes and honor the sacrifice that has been made by their family member in service to our country. Op300’s founding program is Gold Star Kids Camps. The camps provide an opportunity to participate in activities that embody the spirit of adventure that characterized the lives of their absent parent while fostering a culture of courage, strength, freedom, endurance, honor, and Godly morality that has been embodied by fearless patriots throughout the history of our American Republic. Op300 also offers Gold Star Father Expeditions, where fathers who have lost a child have a time of bonding, adventure activities, and healing. Op300 is also working on Gold Star Family Freedom Tours, to give special and unique access to our nation’s capital and memorials. Enjoy private access and tours closed to the public. Op300 will continue to look for opportunities to care for and expand opportunities to care for those families that have given their best to protect our country’s freedom.

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Gold Star Kids Camp

Gold Star Fathers’ Retreats

OUR WORK

Our Military Families Give So Much For Our Freedom
The Least We Can Do Is Care For The Families Left Behind.

Stats of those that serve and the effect it has on them and their families that are left behind. This is why Operation 300 stands in the gap to help care for Gold and White Star families. Programs include a mother’s retreat while children are at the Gold Star Kids Camp that pairs them with a mentor filling the role of the missing parent in their life. This adventure camp includes activities like, fishing, camping, shooting, archery and more. Additional programs include Gold Star Father retreats, family freedom tours, and service pet adoption.