I was just in Bosnia and Herzegovina to support a swift water rescue training event put on by the US military. I traveled to Brčko District with the US Army Civil Affairs team to see the training first hand and meet the first responders who were receiving the SoA-funded swift water rescue kits. It was … Continued
Dear supporters, US troops are working to provide positive influences to young people in Kosovo to serve as a counter to the extremist groups and criminal organizations who view them as a prime target for recruitment. One of the youngest countries in Europe, Kosovo has suffered the negative effects of organized crime, ethnic tensions, and … Continued
This week you may have seen in the news that two F-35 stealth fighters, the US Air Force’s newest and most advanced jets, made an appearance in Estonia for the first time. This gesture of solidarity comes just after the arrival of US soldiers and NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP), a robust, multinational, combat-ready force, … Continued
Spirit of America is proud to have the opportunity to donate outdoor gym equipment and sponsor a 5K race in Sillamäe, Estonia this weekend. This great event, made possible through cooperation with the US Embassy, US Army Civil Affairs team and city of Sillamäe, honored Estonian veterans and brought together the local community, and soldiers from … Continued
The US Army Civil Affairs team in Estonia and I are preparing for the SoA sponsored 5K race and donation of outdoor gym equipment in Sillamäe. With over 150 Estonians pre-registered for the run this Sunday (4/23), as well as US, UK and French soldiers planning to attend, this will be a great event! Watch for … Continued
Dear supporters, Spirit of America just completed a project in the country of Georgia where we partnered with a US Army Civil Affairs team to renovate a women’s clinic. This project met a critical need for impoverished communities affected by the Russian invasion and occupation of parts of Georgia since 2008. When the Army team … Continued