SOWF News & Stories

Did You Know? 35 Years Since the 100-Hour Ground War
F-16A Fighting Falcon, F-15C Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft fly over burning oil fields in Kuwait This February marked the 35th anniversary of

Honoring the Leadership and Legacy of General Carl Stiner
Chairman, Special Operations Warrior Foundation from 1998 to 2013 Few leaders have shaped the modern Special Operations community as profoundly as General Carl Stiner. A

Graduate Story: Atlanta Adkins
Atlanta Adkins is the surviving Daughter of Sergeant Dustin Adkins, who lost his life in 2006, while serving with the 5th Special Forces Group. My

Leadership Story: The Measure of One Man
A story of leadership from the Staff at Special Operations Warrior Foundation Leadership is often defined by rank, resume, or reputation. But the most enduring
Student Story: Zach Wheeler
I am very grateful for SOWF’s support and commitment in helping me achieve my education. I was able to reach and touch the clouds. The

Did You Know? Julia Child Served with the OSS before she ruled the kitchen
When most Americans think of Julia Child, they picture a joyful woman in pearls, wielding a whisk, reminding us that cooking should be fun, and

Join Forces: Texas Style
Breaks Records in Dallas! The energy was electric at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Saturday, October 25th, as supporters from across the country gathered for

Spouse Story: Stephanie A. Thompson
Mackenzie and I are the surviving daughter and wife of the late Roger S. Thompson, 48, an Army Special Forces Soldier for 26 years, and

Leading Through Trust
The Power of Letting Your People Fail Forward By CSM (Ret.) Rob Armstrong, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command In every organization, there are two