NSOF Unveils Official Website For The Navy Special Operations Memorial Project
Friday, July 21, 2023
VISIT SITE NSOF is thrilled to unveil our new website, nsomemorial.org, dedicated to the Navy...
VISIT SITE NSOF is thrilled to unveil our new website, nsomemorial.org, dedicated to the Navy...
"I'm so exceptionally thanktul for this organization. Even when I don't participate in programs, it's extremely reassuring to know that our members and families are not alone. Thank you!" - Active Duty Navy EOD Operator
Navy Special Operations Foundation Proudly Welcomes Rear Admiral (ret.) Frank A. Morneau as the New Chairman of the Board of Directors.
News From NSOF! | September 2022
NSO Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony, FREE Family Getaway at Great Wolf Lodge, Never Forgotten Rally Virginia Beach and more!
On August 19th, The Navy Special Operations Foundation (NSOF), in partnership with the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Association (NEODA), will participate in the time-honored tradition of breaking ground on a very special project to be completed on board Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
On June 11th, Navy Special Operations Foundation (NSOF) brought the Hampton Roads community together for the fourth annual NSOF Charity Gala raising $140,000 for the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Navy Diver Community.
Navy Special Operations Foundation is proud to announce Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) as its Diamond,...
Veteran Owned, No Mercy No Quit (NMNQ) donated 100% of proceeds from their Navy EOD Tribute Fundraiser, raising an astounding $11,706 in honor of their fallen brothers.
“It literally shocked life back into my soul.”
Ensure that our NSO operators and their families are provided with all the tools necessary to overcome any challenges they may face, and let them know they are never alone in the fight!
Everything we do is driven by this mission - It is what compelled us to establish Navy Special Operations Foundation, and we will continue to stay true to these values in order to fulfill this commitment to the deserving community we serve.
NSOF enters this 5th year of service with momentum to reach and impact more of our heroes, more effectively than ever.
2021 has perhaps been the most challenging year we've faced as an organization but despite these difficulties...
WOW! What can we say but…WOW!
What a tremendous response we received for the Never Forgotten 5k Virtual Series & After Parties! We want to take this time to thank all of our amazing sponsors and especially all of our participants who showed their love for our Fallen Heroes, as well as all those who came together on both coasts to honor their memories.
Thanks to the tremendous support of our donors and friends, since inception NSOF has invested more than $460,000 in tailored services, unique programs, and emergency financial relief directly impacting over 3,055 Navy Special Operations Warriors and their families.
Thirty nine non-profit organizations nationwide received $930,000 dollars in social impact grants from L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) as part of the company's effort to provide relief to communities negatively impacted by COVID-19.
We are incredibly excited to announce that Navy Special Operations Foundation (NSOF) was selected as the official partner organization for DS Art’s newest project, JAKE!
After careful consideration and in light of the recent HPCON measures as well as local...
We are so incredibly grateful to have the support of our small business and corporate partners in each of the communities where our Warriors and families reside! This commitment comes in a variety of ways such as unique social media and awareness campaigns, event fundraisers, or significant monetary contributions that go above and beyond.
While it was a difficult decision, we have decided to make changes to our major annual events because we care about your safety and wellbeing
"Train Hard – Fight Easy" is how Point One approaches each day because they know from experience what awaits the men and women they train.
NSOF has found a creative way to bring some cheer in the lives of our Nation's Warriors impacted by COVID-19.
Last month we were able to send 30 Navy Special Operations (NSO) operators to Big Bear Mountain in Southern California for some much-needed R&R during our 2nd Annual Operator Reset Initiative on February 21st-23rd.
EODC Matt O'Connor was awarded the military's third highest valor award on Thursday for saving his comrades during a fierce ISIS firefight.
Most people would assume a veteran transitioning out of the military to work in the public sector for the first time is a nerve-racking scenario right? The difference is that you've prepared for this moment, just as you prepared for every mission in your career.
Learn how Navy Special Operations Foundation is helping Navy EOD operators and Navy divers get the support they need to thrive in and beyond their military service.
One of the pillars here at NSOF is ensuring that the men and women that have served their nation in the Special Operations community are given the best chance at successfully transitioning into the next chapter of their lives.
Petty Officer Roddy was most recently assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit in Norfolk, Va., where he resided with his family. He was deployed to Iraq in June 2006. On September 16, 2006 he was killed in the Al Anbar province, Iraq by a bomb that detonated as he approached it to dismantle it.
Capt. Oscar Rojas poses with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician First Class Petty Officer Travis Holland and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician First Class Petty Officer Christopher Greene during a bronze star ceremony, June 27, 2019 on Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach.
On Saturday evening, June 1st, families, friends, and supporters gathered together at the picturesque Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hilton for the second annual Navy Special Operations Foundation Benefit Gala, presented by Toyota.
It's hard to believe that we are already celebrating our second annual NSOF Benefit Gala June 1st. So much has happened for us and our community since we were all together last year.
Biking across America, US Navy veteran looks to raise $20,000 for Navy Special Operations Foundation
Navy Special Operations Foundation is the only organization exclusively dedicated to the Navy Special Operations (NSO) community. Our aim is to keep our NSO families in the fight, and we do so through our four pillars of support outlined in this post.
Operator Reset is the newest addition to Navy Special Operations Foundation's Warrior Care Program. This initiative is designed to unite those separated from the NSO community with Active Duty NSO service members, for the betterment of both.
Resiliency is well known and heavily promoted within the NSO community. The term is continuously used, programs are built around it, service-members are expected to work to achieve it, and the word itself sounds appealing. But how familiar are we with its definition and exactly how do we acquire it?
As we step into 2019 and prepare for our second year, I believe it is important to look back at just how far NSOF has come in such short time.
We are so proud that one of our founding members of the Navy Special Operations Foundation has been chosen to serve on the United States Olympic Committee!
Thank you for all of your support throughout Navy Special Operations Foundation's inaugural year! With your generosity and support, NSOF has impacted hundreds of Navy Special Operations service-members and their families!
There is just over a month left before the 2nd Annual Scott Dayton EOD Memorial 5K kicks off at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The race start will be at 9:30am on Saturday, November 10th, at the 2nd Street connector off Atlantic Avenue.
There is just over a month left before the 2nd Annual Scott Dayton EOD Memorial 5K kicks off at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The race start will be at 9:30am on Saturday, November 10th, at the 2nd Street connector off Atlantic Avenue.
It's time to get registered for the 2nd Annual Scott Dayton EOD Memorial 5K Race. This year's race will take place at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Veteran's Day Weekend, with an epic post-race party immediately proceeding at THE SHACK!
The First Annual Patriot's Day Festival hosted by Back Bay Farms will be held in honor of all the American Patriots who were lost on 9/11, and those who have sacrificed so much to protect this nation both at home and abroad.
If you haven't had a chance yet to visit the website and view the professional photographs from the Gala now is the time! Photos will no longer be available for purchase after July 20th.
NSOF and CRUSADES22 would like you to consider a unique opportunity to become a consultant...
Don't miss a fun opportunity to enjoy great food, beer, and friends all while supporting...
NSOF needs your support! We have partnered with The Great Inflatable Race on June 23rd,...
If you attended the Inaugural NSOF Gala at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on June 2nd,...
John Kremer, a Navy EOD combat wounded warrior, discusses how he became a member of the Paralympic Sitting Volleyball team.
Navy EOD Senior Chief Bryan Walton interviews with Fox News & Friends and describes just a few of the many facets of being an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician.
Take a moment to read about all the outstanding stuff NSOF has been up to...
Navy Diver 3rd Class Thomas Parhiala and Navy Diver 3rd Class John McLeod, assigned to Naval Submarine Support Facility, pulled a motorist from a Maine lake while visiting McLeod's home near Rockport, Maine.
Former Navy EOD officer and Wounded Warrior Brad Snyder overcame great adversity after being blinded by an IED explosion in 2011 and becoming a Paralympic Champion and renowned speaker.
Watch a brief news article describing the catastrophic injuries sustained by EOD Chief Kenton Stacy while in Syria last fall.