Greetings, In 2018, Spirit of America was able to implement 192 projects in support of our troops and diplomats. This is the most we’ve done in any one year. We would greatly appreciate your support as we wrap up our end of year. We're proud to share some photos from...
Posts: Africa
Why a Special Operations Commander joined the SoA team
Dear Friends, I retired from the United States Army this summer after 32 years of active duty service. During that three-decade span, I rose from the rank of private to become a one-star Special Operations General in charge of the U.S. Special Operations...
An SoA veteran’s perspective on service
Happy Veterans Day, All of us at Spirit of America would like to express our profound gratitude to all the men and women who have served – and continue to serve – this great country. Thank you. Like all of Spirit of America’s field team, I am a veteran. I served in...
Cure Salée 2018
https://youtu.be/Uw28vFfecKIURGENT NEEDS
July recap: STEAM education, fighting mosquito-borne illness, & counter-narco operations
Dear supporters, We hope you are enjoying your summer so far! July has been a busy month for Spirit of America, as our project managers have been all over the globe providing high-impact support for US service members and their local partners. Here are some highlights...
The path of an SoA Field Rep
Dear supporters, We recently completed Spirit of America’s newest self-produced podcast “From Peacocks and Pygmy Goats to Project Management across Africa: The Path of an SoA Field Rep.” Click here to listen to the full podcast. During the podcast, I discuss how my...
A Navy SEAL’s view of Spirit of America
REAR ADMIRAL BRIAN L. LOSEY US NAVY, RETIRED Fellow Patriot, I recently retired after 33 years of service as a Navy SEAL. During those decades in uniform, I had the honor and privilege of serving alongside some of America’s premier warfighters. My responsibilities...
Gabe Lamois Joins the SoA Team
Hi, my name is Gabe LaMois, and I’m the newest member of the Spirit of America team. I joined Spirit of America in early June of 2016 following nearly a decade of service in the Army as an Infantry and Special Forces officer. Most recently I served in 5th Special...
Support Training for Special Ops Civil Affairs Forces at Operation SLUSS-TILLER
Nicholette and I recently returned from supporting US military training at Fort Bragg, NC. We participated as role players in the culminating exercise for the Special Operations Civil Affairs Qualification Course (CAQC), Operation SLUSS-TILLER. Civil Affairs (CA)...