Posts: The American Spirit

The boy who wants peace for Christmas

The boy who wants peace for Christmas

Merry Christmas! I'm just back from Ukraine where Spirit of America is helping American troops and diplomats stop the war and suffering caused by Russia's aggression. Isaac Eagan, SoA field ops director, and I were there for two weeks. We spent most of our time in the...

Why I’m joining Spirit of America

Why I’m joining Spirit of America

Greetings, I would like to thank you for your past support of 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 War, and...

Why I’m joining Spirit of America

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...

Serving, Beyond the Uniform

Serving, Beyond the Uniform

Serendipity can be defined as the intersection of ability and opportunity. It was my time in military uniform followed by my overseas aid work that bequeathed upon me the necessary skills (ability). And it was during a chance encounter with Isaac Eagan and Matthew...

A veteran’s view of Spirit of America

A veteran’s view of Spirit of America

Hi. My name is Charlie Cleveland. Tomorrow is Veterans Day and, as a veteran, I'd like to thank you for supporting Spirit of America. During my career as a Soldier and a Green Beret I worked in many of the world's toughest places: Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen to name a...

9/11 Remembered with FDNY

9/11 Remembered with FDNY

Greetings, All of us at Spirit of America remember those who died in the attacks of 9/11, the men and women who died trying to save them, and all their families and loved ones. Three years ago on 9/11 at Ground Zero, I came upon a Fire Department of New York (FDNY)...

America: the world’s best hope, 3 reasons why

America: the world’s best hope, 3 reasons why

Happy 4th of July! This weekend we look back and celebrate our nation's birthday. It's also a good time to look ahead. When we do, we see that America is (still) the world's best hope. America's ideals and leadership are the best hope for the peace, dignity and better...

9/11, Spirit of America, thirteen years

9/11, Spirit of America, thirteen years

Greetings, Thirteen years ago, after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, I committed myself to doing something to help. That motivation led me to start Spirit of America. I had always appreciated America's freedoms but, I had also taken them for granted. 9/11 was a wake up...

Tyson Voelkel joins Spirit of America’s Board of Directors

Tyson Voelkel joins Spirit of America’s Board of Directors

I’m proud to announce that Tyson Voelkel has joined the Spirit of America Board of Directors. Tyson is president and CEO of the Texas A&M Foundation and a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve. I have known Tyson for many years. Tyson’s accomplishments in...

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No endorsement of Spirit of America by the US Department of Defense, Department of State, or US personnel is intended or implied.

Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 20-1687786

“You don't have to wear a uniform to serve the nation.™” and “Patriotism without politics.™” are trademarked by Spirit of America.

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