America – the land of the free and the home of the brave – has come at a great cost. This Memorial Day, the Spirit of America team and I remember all those who have given their lives to protect the promise of a free and better life. The life that we enjoy today was...
Posts: The American Spirit
Why I serve with Spirit of America
Greetings, It's been a wonderful first couple of months with Spirit of America as chief of international operations. After serving on the Advisory Board for four years, I saw an opportunity to serve in a different capacity. I wanted to work directly with the team to...
Remembering George Shultz… “You’ve got your whole life ahead of you”
“Great American” is used too freely in my opinion. My friend George Shultz passed away on Saturday. He was a very great American. Much has been written chronicling his extraordinary professional life and his many contributions to the country. And, the Hoover...
A leader and patriot joins Spirit of America
Greetings, I am delighted to announce Wayne Zinn has joined Spirit of America as Chief of International Operations. Wayne is not new to Spirit of America. He has served on our Advisory Board since 2017. He is an exceptionally talented executive with a lifelong...
A letter from CEO Jim Hake
Greetings, It’s been quite a year. I hope you and your loved ones are well. I am writing to ask for your support. You’ve heard about Spirit of America from the highest levels —former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joe Dunford saying, “Your support of...
Your support is important to our country’s future
Greetings, Your support of Spirit of America is important to our country’s future. I’m writing to explain why. I served 42 years as a United States Marine. I led Marines in combat in Iraq, commanded all US and coalition forces in Afghanistan, and served as Commandant...
Veterans Day, and a note from a US Special Forces soldier
Greetings, I think you’ll like this… a US Special Forces soldier just became a Spirit of America donor. In our online donations, people can leave a comment. We saw this comment come through with a donation: “the speed Spirit of America can operate at is unmatched, and...
Our troops, our diplomats, and our great nation need your participation
Greetings, In my 37-year career in the US Foreign Service, I served as an ambassador six times, in Lebanon, Kuwait, Syria, Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan. I have also had the honor of receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom and being named an Honorary US Marine....
General Joe Dunford joins the Spirit of America team
I’m proud to announce General Joe Dunford has joined Spirit of America’s Board of Advisors. General Dunford had a distinguished 42-year career in the US Marine Corps, including serving as Commandant. He retired last year as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...