Student Spotlight: Jalyn Smith
My stepdad, Sergeant First Class Christopher D. Shaw, was the definition of courage, strength, and kindness. He loved chill weekends…
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Special Operations forces: the beginning
The concept of Special Operations Forces (SOF) is deeply rooted in military history, but the formalization and development of modern…
From the Ramp to the Marathon: Connections Brought by Special Operations
In the grand fabric of life, relationships and connectedness weave patterns both intricate and enduring.
Ten Years of “Operation EPIC”
In June 2024, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Tampa, hosted its 10th Operation EPIC (Educational Planning and Information Conference), a gathering that has become a cornerstone of our mission.
Operation Urgent Fury
After the failure of Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, the next significant operation for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) was…
Team Vander Ley
Team Vander Ley started our Special Operations journey in 1991 when we met while assigned to the 1st Special Operations…
Student Spotlight
Andrew Rowe My name is Andrew Rowe, I have recently graduated from Culver-Stockton College located in northeast Missouri. While at…
SOWF From the Beginning
On 25 April, 1980, I was a First Class Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point and…
“Thrills and Chills” in Charleston
In October, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation took part in the inaugural ‘SOWF Thrills and Chills’ fundraiser in Charleston, South…
Igniting My Passion | Sara Sheaffer
Being told that my father, Christopher William Sheaffer was killed just before my teenage years was an immensely challenging experience.…
