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. Gabe Speaking with a village elder from a...
When I found out I was going back to Afghanistan with my Guard unit I had mixed emotions. I have always been excited to serve overseas. This time was no different; I was excited to deploy. However, the mixed feelings came from knowing I would have to leave Spirit of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
