Helping our troops fight violent extremism in the Philippines: Water for Padas

by Terrell Chandler | May 7, 2019 | Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific May 7, 2019 Greetings, I just returned from being on the ground in the southern Philippines, and I’m writing today to tell you about a very special project I was able to support while I was there. Working side-by-side with US Army Special Operations,...

Celebrating incredible women: Laos Buffalo Dairy

by Terrell Chandler | Mar 13, 2019 | Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific March 13, 2019 Greetings, March is Women’s History Month, when we celebrate the accomplishments of incredible women throughout our history up to today. As both a Navy sailor and a Spirit of America Program Manager, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many...

Dairy Diplomacy: building bonds in Laos through economic development

by Terrell Chandler | Feb 26, 2019 | Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific February 26, 2019 Greetings, This is the story of the Laos Buffalo Dairy, an Australian and American-led social enterprise in Laos, and the local Lao people who have benefited because of it. Recognizing the dairy as an economic pillar of the community,...

Mongolia, China, Russia: Supporting US troops in East Asia

by Terrell Chandler | Jan 16, 2019 | Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific January 16, 2019 Greetings, One only needs to look at a map to see why Mongolia is so important. Situated between China and Russia, Mongolia is a crucial partner for the United States and its troops and diplomats working in the region to demonstrate...

Help SoA and US troops foster education to take down ISIS in the Philippines

by Terrell Chandler | Mar 20, 2018 | Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific March 20, 2018 Dear supporters, A few hundred kilometers away from Marawi City, where the battle to defeat ISIS in the Philippines has just come to an end, lies Zamboanga. This highly urbanized city has become a prime target for Islamic State (IS)...