Spirit of America is honoring 250 years of the US Navy with a special virtual event featuring Admiral (Retired) Eric Olson, Admiral (Retired) Scott Swift, and former Navy Reservist Terrell Chandler. Olson was the first naval officer to lead US Special Operations...
Jim Hake, founder and CEO of Spirit of America, recently appeared on The Burn Bag podcast to discuss the vital role of civilians in US national security — and how Spirit of America is bridging critical gaps that government efforts alone can't fill. A Silicon Valley...
Jim Hake, founder and CEO of Spirit of America, recently joined the It’s More Than Grit podcast, hosted by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS). In the episode, titled “Innovation for Service,” Jim shares the story behind Spirit of America, its...
Spirit of America welcomed former US National Security Advisor Lt. General (Ret.) H.R. McMaster for a robust discussion on today's pressing national security issues. With our founder and CEO Jim Hake, McMaster offered expert insights and analysis on today's global...
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...
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...
