Called to serve. Proven to perform.
The Challenge
How do our SOF service members translate their skills into a value proposition that resonates with private-sector hiring managers? We help connect SOF veterans and private enterprises to see the value of collaboration and what each offers the other.
Challenge Accepted
The Opportunity
Companies are looking for candidates who are results-oriented and know how to win. SOF veterans are looking for their next successful career – not just a job. The leadership and management skills they honed in the military are critically important in the business world.
Opportunity Knocks, We’ve Answered.
The Solution
After completing a SOTF Fellowship, our Fellows are ready, willing, and able to help sustain and scale any business or organization. Special Operations veterans add tremendous value to any team they’re on; smart companies recognize this. As a result, they’ll want to hire more of these extraordinary individuals who go through SOTF.
We’ve Got the Solution
Why SOTF?
Since 2013, SOTF has transitioned over 1,000 Special Operators into over 450 of our Nation’s highest-performing companies across American communities.
Our Program
Our program is focused on service members who have been through an assessment and selection process for the units of the Special Operations Command or operational personnel from select intelligence agencies.
Application
Verification of Service
SOTF Review Board Nomination
Fellowship conferred
Assessment
Psychometric Testing
Behavioral Testing
Profile & Value Proposition
Exploration
Executive Coaching
Resume Tailoring
Regional Workshops
Networking Events
Execution
Connections
Interview Preparation
Comparative Analysis
Offer Negotiation
Integration
First 100 Day Support
Alumni Network Induction
Latest Reviews
This program has been crucial in my transition from military life after 25 years on active duty. I was feeling a bit lost on how to proceed once I made up my mind to retire, and SOTF has provided me with the framework to guide me through this transition. The workshop I attended is a perfect example of a first-rate event that aggregates and presents valuable tools and insights to add to our toolkit as we navigate the waters of transitioning to our next chapter.
If you are a military member looking to re-invent, transition, change careers, super-charge your network, confront your fears, understand your own value, and capitalize on opportunities, there are none better than the passionate members of the Special Operators Transition Foundation. Thanks for the personal help when I needed it most.
Transition out of the Air Force Special Operations community was bittersweet, exciting, and scary all at the same time! After nearly 25 years of pouring my heart and soul into a military profession I loved, it was great to have the SOTF team and program behind me as I figured out how to navigate a path forward into the civilian sector. SOTF provided a reliable, safe, and attuned teammate to work through and succeed in the transition challenge. SOTF mentors provided me with a valuable “sounding board” to talk transition tactics and strategy. It was great knowing they had my back!
Trained. Tested. Trusted.
SOTF Fellows know they have received the most curated transition experience possible. Hiring Partners know they have a curated leader who can deliver unparalleled, ethical, and innovative results.
The ultimate winning proposition!
The SOTF team is honored to have supported 108 Special Operators as they launched their next chapter. We are incredibly proud of the dedication our Fellows have shown as they continue building purposeful careers beyond service.
Every transition represents more than a new job; it`s a future being built with leadership, resilience, and purpose, creating lasting impact for generations to come.
We are honored to stand alongside these leaders as they continue shaping the future.
Get involved by learning how you can help support our cause at http://sotf.org/get-involved/
#sof #militarytransition #operators #veterans #lifeafterservice
The SOTF Team is excited to announce that Jamie Burns has successfully transitioned into a Partner Engagement Specialist role with Onebrief.
Jamie is a seasoned Special Operations leader who recently completed service in the @USArmy as a Staff Sergeant after 12 years of selfless service.
A snapshot of some of Jamie’s accomplishments includes:
🇺🇸 Jamie completed service as a US Army MH-60M DAP / MH-60M Blackhawk Crewchief, Staff Sergeant, out of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Airborne. During his tenure, he served as a Standardization Instructor, Production Control Officer, Section Sergeant, and a trusted advisor in modernizing tactics and operating procedures for the 160th SOAR.
🇺🇸 Jamie has a proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, align teams around a common mission, and bridge the gap between operational challenges and innovative solutions. His experience leading training, managing risk, and coordinating across organizations makes him uniquely suited for supporting the modern warfighter.
🇺🇸 Jamie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Information Technology Management.
🇺🇸 Jamie dedicates his time to being outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, serving his community, and mentoring other veterans in the transition out of service.
"The SOTF Team provided me unparalleled guidance and networking opportunities, ultimately leading me to my next successful career. I appreciate the individualized approach to my unique situation and encourage everyone transitioning out of uniform to leverage the incredible support that SOTF provides. The SOTF coaches and alumni are truly the backbone of my transition success, and I feel so lucky and grateful to be a part of their program."
To learn more about Jamie’s incredible leadership journey, connect with him on LinkedIn.
#sof #SOFOperators #usarmy #specialoperators #TransitionTuesday #SOTF
Meet a few of the faces behind SOTF. Our team is united by a deep connection to the Special Operations community and a shared commitment to serving those who have served our nation. It`s an honor to walk alongside our Fellows every step of the way.
Pictured from left to right:
Gareth Gorman, Kerry Black, Josh Johnson, Sarah Vanderleest, and Keith Pritchard.
#sotf #specopstf #militarytransition #veterantransition #veterancommunity
🇺🇸 250 Years of Freedom. Countless Acts of Service.
This weekend, our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom and the generations of brave men and women who made the choice to protect it.
No one is drafted into patriotism. They raised their right hand, knowing the sacrifices that could follow, and chose to defend a nation they love. Their service protects our freedoms every single day.
At SOTF, we honor that choice by making our own. We choose to stand beside Special Operators long after the uniform comes off because serving those who served us is our mission.
As you celebrate with family and friends this weekend, remember that patriotism is more than fireworks, flags, and a day off. It is how we show up for one another. It is checking in on military families during deployment, supporting veterans as they return home, and staying connected long after service ends. It is standing with the families of the fallen and those still serving, and making sure no one in our military community walks alone.
We define a patriot as someone who answers the call to serve in their own way. Our Patriots are dependable, committed, and stand beside our Special Operations community through their generosity, advocacy, and support.
This weekend, choose patriotism. Then choose it again tomorrow, and every day after.
Join us in serving America’s Special Operations veterans. Become an SOTF Patriot and help us continue the mission.
Happy Independence Day, and here’s to the next 250 years of freedom.
#America250 #FourthOfJuly #Patriotism #Freedom #SupportOurTroops #SOTF
🏌️ Secure your team today and receive 8 Gala tickets with every team registration!
Don`t miss your chance to join us in Nashville for an unforgettable weekend honoring our Nation`s heroes. Enjoy an exclusive Gala featuring cocktails, conversations with SOTF Special Operators, live Nashville music, incredible auction items, and an inspiring evening of impact.
Then hit the course at our annual Charity Golf Tournament at Old Natchez, where you`ll experience a patriotic day filled with competitions, on-course experiences, and an all-inclusive tournament alongside SOTF Special Operators.
This event is exclusive to sponsors and golf teams—purchase your team or sponsorship to attend!
👉 Click the link below to register, or copy and paste it into your browser to learn more and reserve your team.
https://sotf.org/nashville/
Every transition is different, but no one should have to navigate it alone.
We`re honored to support Special Operations veterans as they prepare for their next mission and build meaningful careers after military service.
If you`re a transitioning SOF service member or know someone who is, visit http://SOTF.org to learn more about the Fellowship Program and apply today.
Your next mission starts here.
#SpecialOperations #Veterans #MilitaryTransition #Leadership #VeteranCareers #SOF #NextMission
The SOTF Team is excited to announce that Wilson Meyer has successfully transitioned into a Project Manager role with PIMCO.
Wilson recently completed service in the @USArmy as a Captain after 9 years of selfless service.
A snapshot of some of Wilson`s accomplishments includes:
🇺🇸 Wilson served in multiple roles in the 6th Psychological Operations Battalion, where he deployed as a Detachment Commander to Eastern Europe. He started his career as an Armor Officer at Fort Campbell.
🇺🇸 Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy.
🇺🇸 Back home in Southern California, Wilson spends his free time on the golf course and at the beach.
“The SOTF program prioritizes service members over industry targets or common pathways. Their structure first identifies each fellow`s unique strengths and passions before identifying industries and roles, preventing fellows from falling into the `transitioning veteran` box and opening doors to companies and roles many have never considered.”
To learn more about Wilson`s incredible leadership journey, connect with him on LinkedIn.
@melbaholliday is honored to have been part of SOTF from its earliest days, with Edwards Holliday supporting this work alongside her from the beginning to create the Phase I process. Phase I helps Fellows begin the transition journey with clarity, confidence, and direction. Melba has personally worked with more than 1,000 SOTF Fellows, helping them understand their goals, articulate their value, strengthen their personal brand, and move forward with purpose.
This work is deeply meaningful because transition is not simply about finding the next job but translating a lifetime of service, sacrifice, leadership, and mission focus into a language the private sector can understand and value. It is also about uncovering long-held beliefs that may have served them well in one environment but no longer support success in the next.
Melba sees career reinvention as an opportunity to step into the next highest version of oneself. When Fellows gain clarity about their strengths, motivations, leadership patterns, and future direction, they are better equipped to make confident decisions, tell their story well, and pursue opportunities aligned with who they are and what they are meant to contribute.
Through Atlantic Leadership Group, this work with SOTF has grown into a dedicated team of four: Edwards Holliday, Sarah Holliday, Sarah Carter, and Melba.
Together, they provide a highly personalized coaching experience that combines deep listening, appreciative inquiry, assessment-based insight, and practical career strategy. Edwards and Melba also bring expertise in the Fascination Advantage System to help Fellows identify their differentiator and express it through a customized Anthem and Value Proposition Statement.
At the heart of the work is a simple belief: awareness precedes change. It has been one of Melba’s greatest professional honors to walk alongside these remarkable men and women during such a pivotal moment. Their courage, humility, discipline, and commitment to service continue to inspire the entire team, who are grateful to be part of the life-changing work SOTF does for its Fellows and their families.
