Greetings from Lebanon, I’m here for a couple of days of meetings with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team to explore potential project ideas. As the Middle East manager for SoA, my work includes countries that fall under the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) footprint. The...
Taiwan, like all global democracies, is facing unprecedented external threats to its freedoms and way of life. Spirit of America is working to help protect Taiwan’s democracy and to help Taiwanese citizens increase their resiliency in the event of an emergency. You...
Stepping off the plane wearing shorts and a t-shirt in early 2020, Ratu Osea Melibua was struck by how cold New Mexico’s desert was compared to his home in the Republic of Fiji. Melibua journeyed over 6,200 miles from Rukua Village on Beqa Island, where he grew up...
On December 16, 2020, Spirit of America supported a Returning Warriors Induction Ceremony at a newly inaugurated American Legion post in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands. The event was held in collaboration with US Embassy Majuro, the Government of the...
The relationship between the US and Vietnam has become increasingly cooperative and comprehensive since diplomatic relations formally began 25 years ago. In recent years, the advancing bilateral relationship has been marked by the signing of several key documents...
From 28 – 30 January, U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific soldiers, alongside U.S. Embassy Jakarta officials and local port authorities, conducted a Medical First Responder Seminar (MFRS) in Tarakan, North Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. While coordinating with...
On January 13, the citizen service organization Spirit of America, in collaboration with Ambassador Kritenbrink and the Defense Attaché’s office from US Embassy-Hanoi, presented a dental chair and related medical equipment funded by the American people to the Vietnam...
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...
