Operation Urgent Fury
Kim Brown
April 26, 2024
After the failure of Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, the next significant operation for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) was Operation Urgent Fury in 1983.
Honoring The Legacy
of America's Finest
Special Operations Warrior Foundation ensures complete post-secondary educational support and additional educational opportunities “cradle to career,” for eligible surviving children of fallen Special Operations Personnel and children of all Medal of Honor Recipients; and provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Personnel — today and in the future.
Warrior Fatalities
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Surviving Children
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Severely Wounded
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Eligible Children
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Non-Military Spouse Fatalities
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College Graduates
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What We Do
Educational Programs
Committed to ensuring student success with support every step of the way.
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Support For Wounded
Immediate financial support for families of severly wounded warriors.
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Be part of a Battlefield Promise
Who We are
On April 24, 1980, at a remote airstrip known as DESERT ONE, a battlefield promise made to 17 American children – when 8 Special Operations Forces were tragically lost in a daring mission – OPERATION EAGLE CLAW – to rescue 52 American hostages in Iran.
Invest In Generations of Student Success
Ways to Give
We remain resolute in our mission to support our deserving families and are so very grateful for your generous support. We couldn’t do it without you.
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Donate Directly
By mail, online, through crypto, corporate giving and car donations.
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Named Scholarships
Multi-year giving pledges to fund the education of a student or multiple students.
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Impact Partnerships Fundraising
Businesses committing to donations, employee engagement and co-marketing.
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Event Sponsorships
Businesses investing in our programs through dinners, golf outings, etc.
How you can make an impact
Graduate
Testimonials
A friend from the Special Operations community recommended SOWF. Between an academic scholarship and the incredible generosity of donors, I graduated from Campbell University with a BA in Government/Political Science DEBT FREE. These two words have allowed me a future unencumbered by college debt. "
Alex RoweGraduate of Campbell University
I would not be where I am today without the financial assistance, guidance and encouragement from Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Thank you for every single dollar, follow-up email, and birthday card ever sent for me and my family; I am forever grateful.
Courtney WeeksGraduate of Belmont University
“Special Operations Warrior Foundation has been with my family and I since the death of my father, providing guidance, support and encouragement the whole way. Then as I transitioned to a student, they made it possible for me to study and focus on my craft.
Malcom TracyGraduate of Los Angeles Film School
Honoring the legacy of America's finest
Stories & Recognition
Team Vander Ley
Kim Brown
April 26, 2024
Team Vander Ley started our Special Operations journey in 1991 when we met while assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
