Event attendees will get an exclusive treat as the menu will be prepared by Chief Irvine and his culinary artisans.  In a grand celebration of dedication and philanthropy, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) is thrilled to announce Chef Robert Irvine as the recipient of the 2024 SOWF Legacy of Service Award. The award, which…  Read More »Chef Robert Irvine to be honored with prestigious Special Operations Warrior Foundation “Legacy of Service” award The post Chef Robert Irvine to be honored with prestigious Special Operations Warrior Foundation “Legacy of Service” award ..read more

On 25 April, 1980, I was a First Class Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point and a little over a month from graduation and commissioning in the U.S. Army.  That morning we woke up to the somber news that the United States had attempted a rescue operation of our 53 hostages…  Read More »SOWF From the Beginning The post SOWF From the Beginning appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more

GOVX is getting into the saddle to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation for the upcoming 2024 Pendleton Whisky PBR Velocity Tour. For each ‘Qualified Ride’ registered, they will donate $50 to SOWF. In addition, GOVX, a prominent online retailer specializing in products for the military, law enforcement, and related communities, announced its collaboration with…  Read More »GOVX Partners with Special Operations Warrior Foundation The post GOVX Partners with Special Operations Warrior Foundation appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more

Wreckage of one of the destroyed Bluebeard helicopters with an abandoned RH-53D behind. In the turbulent landscape of international affairs, a desperate bid to rescue 53 American hostages from Tehran unfolded tragically on April 24, 1980, culminating in the loss of eight brave servicemen and no hostages freed. Special Operations Warrior Foundation traces its roots…  Read More »Operation Eagle Claw The post Operation Eagle Claw appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more

We are thrilled to extend our invitation to you to join us for an extraordinary event – “Honoring America’s Finest: Their Service, Sacrifice, Legacy, and Families” on April 25th, 2024 at Armature Works, Tampa, FL. It is with great excitement that we reveal this year’s Co-Presenting Sponsors, Wendover Art Group and Raytheon. We are delighted…  Read More »Invitation to Honoring America’s Finest 2024 The post Invitation to Honoring America’s Finest 2024 appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more

Ryan Soltes My dad, Major Charles “Rob” Soltes, Jr., epitomized friendship, bravery, adventure, and kindness. A perfect day for him was watching Saturday morning cartoons and eating cereal with my brother and I, a trip to the beach to play in the waves and hosting extended family over for dinner – constantly wearing his larger-than-life…  Read More »Education is Opportunity The post Education is Opportunity appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more

We are thrilled to extend our invitation to you to “Save the Date” for an extraordinary event – “Honoring America’s Finest: Their Service, Sacrifice, Legacy and Families” on April 25th, 2024 at Armature Works, Tampa, FL. This exceptional occasion, presented by the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF), promises an evening of inspiration, honor, and culinary…  Read More »Honoring america’s Finest 2024 The post Honoring america’s Finest 2024 appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more

In October, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation took part in the inaugural ‘SOWF Thrills and Chills’ fundraiser in Charleston, South Carolina.  The event kicked off with the ‘thrills’ portion that gathered esteemed thriller authors—Sandra Brown, Robert Crais, Mark Greaney, and Brad Taylor—for an exclusive discussion. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with these New York…  Read More »“Thrills and Chills” in Charleston The post “Thrills and Chills” in Charleston appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more

Being told that my father, Christopher William Sheaffer was killed just before my teenage years was an immensely challenging experience. He was the cornerstone of our family and left a profound impact on everyone he encountered. His belief in the value of education was evident. In fact, I can still hear his constant, and often…  Read More »Igniting My Passion | Sara Sheaffer The post Igniting My Passion | Sara Sheaffer appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more

Scott Howell, Lt. Gen., USAF Retired I retired from the U.S. Air Force in August of 2021, and was privileged to serve almost all of my 34-year career in the Special Operations community, culminating as the commander of JSOC. But in August of 1992, when I signed into the 20th Special Operations Squadron flying MH-53…  Read More »Landing at SOWF The post Landing at SOWF appeared first on Special Operations Warrior Foundation ..read more