Global Sof Foundation

Domestic and Global symposiums, meetings, and receptions featuring speakers, exhibitors and networking opportunities. Primary events: Sof imperatives roundtables, virtual, september 28, 2021; february 9, 2022; and april 20, 2022 this series of virtual events featured congressman mike waltz (r-fl), a co-chair of the house Sof caucus; congressman scott peters (d-ca), a co-chair of the house Sof caucus; senator marco rubio (r-fl); the honorable christopher maier, the asst. Sec. Of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict; and ms. erin logan, the deputy asst. Sec. Of defense for special operations policy. Imperatives roundtables are an opportunity for members and partners to hear from policymakers in congress and the pentagon on issues impacting of u.s. Sof. Networking huddles, september 15, 2021 in london; september 28, 2021 in Washington, dc; october 7, 2021 in tampa, fl; november 18, 2021 in fayetteville, nc; november 29, 2021 in orlando, fl; april 13, 2022 in tampa, fl

Membership, outreach, other programs: the Foundation maintained its website and database, which is used to house an online membership directory,publish educational papers and newsletters that highlight issues of concern to its membership and the larger national security community of interest. This provides access to forums, workshops, other task forces, special interest and working groups. Russian war with ukraine: one of our most significant efforts has been establishing an information sharing hub on the events in ukraine. It includes news feeds and ways for people to donate safely to vetted organizations providing relief to both ukraine and it displaced refugees in neighboring countries. In addition, we hosted podcast episodes with guests that provide regional expertise, knowledge, and perspective on the war in ukraine. We have posted three podcast interviews since the invasion of ukraine began.

Special operations for life (Sof for life): provides a platform of mutually supporting and networked non-governmental programs that enable special operations personnel transitioning from military service to civilian employment. The Sof for life program provides job postings, seminars on how best to navigate the transition from active duty service to civilian employment, and educational sessions on financial readiness, linkedin and other relevant topics.

Membership dues are the primary means of fundraising.

Events raise awareness of the cause and its supporters

Events raise awareness of the cause and its supporters

Other miscellaneous events