Spirit of America honored 250 years of the US Army with a special virtual event featuring Lt. General (Retired) Ben Hodges, Brigadier General (Retired) Kim Field, and Ambassador and Lt. Colonel (Retired) Roger Carstens on Tuesday, June 17. Hodges is the former...
This Memorial Day we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to America, our freedom, and our security. I’m honored to share the story of one such American hero, 1st Lieutenant Ashley White. Ashley was one of the first women to serve on a...
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...
Every day shows how complex and dangerous our world has become. From Ukraine to Taiwan, threats to freedom and democracy are growing. Terrorism is on the rise in the Middle East. Innocent people are suffering. Spirit of America unites citizens like you with our troops...
In my 50-year career serving our nation, I was US Ambassador to Ukraine and served as an infantry platoon leader and combat company commander in the US Army in Vietnam and Germany. Today, brave Ukrainian soldiers are fighting the greatest battle for freedom since...
A few weeks ago, members of the Spirit of America team traveled to Ukraine, Poland, and Germany to meet with our US and Ukrainian military partners, as well as everyday Ukrainian citizens. Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake and Europe Regional Program Manager Matt Dimmick...
As we look back on the year, we're struck by many numbers: 64 projects, 23 countries, 1 crisis in Ukraine, and over 200 tons (and counting) of lifesaving protective aid to Ukrainian soldiers and civilian volunteers on the front lines. As always, we could not have done...
Service takes many forms, from local organizers and volunteers improving their community to soldiers and diplomats defending our interests abroad. Spirit of America’s field team embodies the value of service and sacrifice. In this video series, some of our field team...
On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Texas to carry out the emancipation of African Americans who were still enslaved. Over a century and a half later, Juneteenth is a national federal holiday commemorating the official end of slavery and the independence of...
