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, Spirit of America helped fund...

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 amazing women who have...

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, the US Embassy and Spirit of...

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 America’s goodwill and generosity....

Dear supporters, I recently returned from a trip to Asia, where I was able to meet with US partners in three different countries, and add a significant chunk of miles to my frequent flyer program. My first stop was Okinawa, where I met with members of the US Army...

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) recruitment, and in just the past...

Dear supporters, I just returned from the Philippines where I was overwhelmed by the joy that radiated from students and teachers alike. I was there assisting a US civil affairs (CA) team working to counter ISIS recruitment efforts by promoting early childhood...