Special Operations Warrior Foundation

🎓 Please join us in celebrating SOWF high school graduate, Aubry McCowan! Aubry will be studying Medical Sonography at Cape Fear Community College beginning in Fall 2026. We are incredibly proud of her achievement and look forward to all that lies ahead on her educational journey. Aubry McCowan is the surviving daughter of Army Master Sergeant Mark McCowan, who lost his life in 2017 while serving with 3rd Special Forces Group. Today, we honor her father's legacy and celebrate Aubry's accomplishments. 🌟 #SOWF #EnduringPromise #GraduateSpotlight #CapeFearCommunityCollege #MedicalSonography #3rdSpecialForcesGroup

🎓 Please join us in celebrating SOWF high school graduate, Ronin McCracken! Ronin McCracken will attend Michigan State University beginning in Fall 2026. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and look forward to all that lies ahead on Ronin's academic journey. Ronin is the surviving son of Navy Chief Petty Officer Daniel McCracken, who lost his life in 2024 while serving in support of Naval Special Warfare Command. Today, we honor his father's legacy and celebrate Ronin's accomplishments. 🌟 #SOWF #EnduringPromise #GraduateSpotlight #MichiganStateUniversity #NavalSpecialWarfareCommand

Please join us in welcoming Retired Command Sergeant Major Shane W. Shorter as our newest Ambassador! With 37 years of U.S. military service—most recently as the 11th Command Senior Enlisted Leader of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)—he brings decades of experience in organizational leadership, workforce development, and operational strategy. Today, he shares those Special Operations principles with leaders across business, athletics, and academia. Learn more about Retired Command Sergeant Major Shane W. Shorter: https://lnkd.in/euBASHuU

We're back in Tampa for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation  College to Career Transition Conference! As SOWF recipients finish up higher education and are about to enter the working world, this event gives them an opportunity to prepare in creative and engaging ways- and we couldn't be prouder to tell their story! #sowf #c2ct #collegetocareer #careertransition

🎓 Please join us in celebrating SOWF graduate, Stella Phelan! Stella recently graduated from high school and will be entering UCLA for Fall 2026, where she plans to pursue the pre-medicine track. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and look forward to all that lies ahead! Stella Phelan is the surviving daughter of Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Nicole Phelan, who lost her life in 2024 while serving with Air Force Special Operations Command. Today, we honor her legacy and celebrate Stella’s accomplishments. 🌟 #SOWF #EnduringPromise #UCLA #GraduateSpotlight #AFSOC #AirForceSpecialOperationsCommand

On National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and extraordinary sacrifice of the men and women who served during the Korean War. From the brave early pioneers of Special Operations—including the 8th Army Ranger Companies, Navy UDTs, and covert partisan units—to every service member who stood the line, their legacy of valor paved the way for today’s Special Operations Forces. #KoreanWarArmisticeDay #HonorTheirSacrifice #SpecialOperations #SOWF

Today, Special Operations Warrior Foundation is proud to recognize National Hire a Veteran Day—and we don't have to look far to see the incredible impact veteran leadership makes every single day. According to the Department of Labor, roughly 200,000 service members transition out of the armed forces each year. Here at SOWF, we are privileged to have several of these dedicated individuals on our own team. Their core values, seamless teamwork, and strong communication skills don't just make them great colleagues—they make them invaluable leaders who drive our mission forward. #HireAVeteranDay #SupportOurVeterans #Workforce #Veterans

Join us for "Clay It Forward" on October 23rd at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays for an unforgettable day that brings together purpose, community, and camaraderie. This premier event offers more than just a day on the course-it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, build meaningful relationships, and support a powerful cause. 📍 Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays, Limestone Street, Coplay, PA, USA 📅 Oct 23, 2026 Register today: https://lnkd.in/e8WPCTtq

Thank you to the Venice Yacht Club for your support of Special Operations Warrior Foundation, helping us uphold our #EnduringPromise. Because of your generosity, our SOWF students will have the resources and tools they need to succeed. #SOWF #SpecialOperations

🎓 Please join us in celebrating SOWF high school graduate, Quentin Briceno! Quentin recently graduated from high school and will attend the The University of Alabama beginning in Fall 2026. We are incredibly proud of his achievement and look forward to this exciting next step in his educational journey! Quentin is the surviving stepson of Army Staff Sergeant Patrick Quinn, who lost his life in 2013 while serving with the 10th Special Forces Group. Today, we honor his stepfather’s legacy and celebrate Quentin’s achievement. 🌟 #SOWF #EnduringPromise #UniversityOfAlabama #RollTide #GraduateSpotlight #10thSpecialForcesGroup