Troops First lives up to its name: More than $1.2 mill raised to support nonprofit aimed at preventing suicides

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 of a 2- part series on the Troops First Foundation, its mission and the soldiers they serve. Today’s article deals with the Foundation’s goals and efforts; Part 2 delves into the people it has helped, including local soldiers and combat survivors.

George Strait took the stage and wowed the crowd. Gourmet food lined seven serving areas. Drinks flowed, and tales of rounds of golf were told, evoking laughter and envy.

The annual Vaqueros Del Mar Golf Tournament went off without a hitch at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort this week, raising more than $1.2 million for the Troops First Foundation.