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...
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Why I Do It
Greetings, A week ago I was in Ukraine where Spirit of America is helping US troops save lives and end a Russian-backed war. Earlier this year I was in Iraq with our troops providing assistance to help stop the savagery of ISIS. Many of my friends and family ask why I...
Spirit of America: a unique and trusted partner of our military
Dear Friend, I would like to thank you for your considering supporting Spirit of America. I have seen the impact. It has truly saved lives. I served 44 years in the US Marine Corps. I started out as an infantryman, receiving my commission at the end of the Vietnam...
Beyond the finish line
In a society where gender roles are shaped and curtailed by cultural norms, women and girls in Iraq face a number of barriers that often prevent them from participating in athletic activities. Free to Run, an innovative nongovernmental organization, empowers women and...
Breaking bread, building partnerships
Though it’s a central character, this story is not really about bread. In early April, I received a message from General Hazhar Ismail, the Senior Military Advisor to the Minister of Peshmerga Affairs. For some time, the General and I have known each other, having...
Emergency Fund for Lebanese Servicemembers and Families
Greetings, Lebanon’s servicemembers are facing extraordinary challenges. Tasked with upholding public order and security when their country is falling apart, these servicemembers and their families need our help. Spirit of America is working diligently to help...
Clearing explosives in Syria with US Special Operations Forces and a local nonprofit
Last fall, I was enjoying a quiet hike in a mountain forest in northern Lebanon. As I crested a particularly troublesome hill, I was expecting a lovely vista as my reward. Instead, I was greeted by a ruby-red sign leaning miserably, it seemed, against a thorny bush....