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.
Congratulations to the class of 2024!
Stacy Prudhomme Stacy graduated from Louisiana State University at Alexandria with a Bachelor of Nursing. She is the surviving daughter…
From Battlefield to Boardroom: My Journey
By SOWF President & CEO Major General (Retired) Clayton Hutmacher Reflecting on my journey from a private in the United…
Operation Phantom Fury: The Crucial Role of Special Operations Forces
Operation Phantom Fury, also known as the Second Battle of Fallujah, remains one of the most intense and strategically significant…
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…
Chef Robert Irvine honored with prestigious Special Operations Warrior Foundation “Legacy of Service” award
In a grand celebration of dedication and philanthropy, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) is thrilled to announce Chef Robert…
