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 excited to announce that Vinny Bartram has successfully transitioned into a General Manager role with Apex Service Partners.
Vinny is a seasoned Special Operations leader who recently completed 10 years of service in the United States Army, departing as a Captain.
A snapshot of some of Vinny’s accomplishments includes:
🇺🇸 Vinny brings strategic experience in planning, logistics, operations, and organizational leadership. He has demonstrated executive leadership, strategic analysis, and talent management across diverse, high-stakes environments. He has also led multinational teams and coordinated complex missions across the Middle East, Europe, and the Balkans, demonstrating operational excellence and cross-cultural leadership.
🇺🇸 Throughout his military career, Vinny served as a Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Operations Officer, and Company Commander, with assignments in the 10th Mountain Division, 101st Airborne Division, and 75th Ranger Regiment.
🇺🇸 Vinny holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from National University.
Vinny dedicates his free time to his beautiful wife, Giovanna, and their two incredible children, Lila and Leo, who fulfill and motivate him immensely.
Reflecting on his experience with SOTF, Vinny shared:
“The SOTF Team operates the way its community does: relentlessly, without fail, at the cutting edge, and willing to sacrifice to ensure that every last one of us is able to fight on to our objective. I am eternally grateful and indebted to the experience and commitment of every member of the SOTF Team who invested in me, created opportunities and networks, and provided mentorship I will carry with me wherever I go. This Team embodies the reason we all served, the reason it was difficult to step away, and the motivation to bring that fire to our next objective.”
#TransitionTuesday #SOTF #specialoperators #usarmy #SOFOperators #sof
SOTF Regatta Fundraiser | October 7
Join the Special Operators Transition Foundation for a day on the water and an evening of camaraderie as we come together to support the next chapter of our Special Operations veterans.
📅 October 7, 2026
📍 Florida Panhandle
⛵ Fundraising Regatta + Dinner
Race alongside an incredible community, cheer from the marina, enjoy great food and drinks, and take in the action as crews compete across the emerald waters of Choctawhatchee Bay.
It’s more than a regatta; it’s a chance to connect, compete, and support the next chapter of America’s finest leaders.
All proceeds benefit SOTF and its mission to help Special Operations veterans successfully transition into their next chapter.
Learn more or purchase your tickets at sotf.org/destin
Come for the sailing. Stay for the mission. 🇺🇸
Twenty-five years later, we remember.
We remember the lives lost and the families forever changed. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger, the veterans who answered the call, and the many who continue to serve our nation and communities today.
Their courage came at a cost. Their sacrifice became part of our history. Their legacy lives on in all who choose to serve.
Today, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.
Another successful SOTF workshop in Washington, DC! 🇺🇸
We’re grateful for another opportunity to connect with and support our transitioning operators. A big thank you to our incredible hosts at MetroStar and to the panelists for joining us last week and for sharing your time, insights, and industry expertise.
Here’s to another impactful workshop! 👏
@metrostarsystems
@onebrief.app
ZenPoint Solutions
@eliassengroup
@tangramflex
Ascensus Advisors
@anduril
@apexservicepartners
@spiritamerica
Elastic
@visa
After 22+ years serving in the special operations community, SOTF alum Will Cunningham chose to carry that same spirit of service into his next chapter as an owner and operator of @squarecowmoovers in Raleigh, NC.
Now, Will is partnering with SOTF to give back to the program that helped him find purpose beyond service. His story is a powerful example of how a successful transition can create lasting impact, not only for the operator but also for their family and community.
Will recently shared, "SOTF gave me invaluable perspective as I navigated the transition from military service into the next chapter of my life. What makes SOTF truly world-class is not only the transition process itself, but the incredible network of people, mentors, and fellow alumni who bring it to life. I’m grateful to remain part of that community and proud to carry the lessons and relationships from SOTF forward as I continue growing as an entrepreneur and finding new ways to serve others."
We are deeply grateful for the generosity and commitment of Will and Square Cow Movers. Thank you!
The SOTF Team is excited to announce that Clark Chen has successfully transitioned to the International Deployment Lead role at @Anduril.
Clark is a seasoned Special Operations leader who recently completed 11 years of selfless service in the @USArmy, leaving Active Duty as a Major with the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade.
A snapshot of some of Clark’s accomplishments includes:
🇺🇸 Clark began his Army career in Okinawa as an Ordnance Officer before completing his team time with the 97th Civil Affairs Battalion. While transitioning from Active Duty, his service continues as a member of the California National Guard with Special Operations Detachment–Korea.
🇺🇸 Clark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics with a minor in Japanese. He is also a graduate of the Korean Special Operations Basic Language Course and maintains a high level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
🇺🇸 Clark’s commitment to serving others extends well beyond his military career. He has dedicated more than 200 hours as an online Crisis Counselor, supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm. He has also volunteered with Scouting America throughout his career and was recognized as Scoutmaster of the Year in Okinawa in 2018.
Reflecting on his experience with SOTF, Clark shared:
“I watched firsthand as my peers were given incredible guidance and networking opportunities, and immediately signed up! I’m so glad I did. SOTF truly individualized my journey to my unique circumstances, and I cannot stress enough how much they elevated my transition experience. I am forever indebted to the hard work and selfless service of the SOTF Team!”
Congratulations, Clark, on this exciting next chapter. We are proud to welcome you to the SOTF alumni community and look forward to seeing the impact you will continue to make.
To learn more about Clark’s incredible leadership journey, connect with him on LinkedIn.
#TransitionTuesday #SOTF #specialoperators #usarmy #SOFOperators #sof
From serving our country to building our future.
This Labor Day, we honor the veterans who continue to serve through their work.
Veterans aren`t leaving the workforce behind; they`re bringing their military experience into it. The leadership, discipline, and resilience they developed in service continue to make an impact long after their time in uniform.
SOTF is proud to support special operators as they take on their next mission.
#transition #transitionfoundation #SOFOperators #SOTF
The SOTF Team is excited to announce that Alec Rashidi has successfully transitioned into a Strategic Communications Coordinator role with Two Six Technologies.
Alec is a seasoned Special Operations leader who recently completed service from the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant after six years of selfless service.
A snapshot of some of Alec’s accomplishments includes:
🇺🇸 Alec wrapped up his military career as a Psychological Operations Team Leader with the 8th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne). Throughout his tenure, he served as a PSYOP Team Leader, PSYOP Sergeant, and the lead PSYOP advisor to a host nation’s Ministry of Defense.
🇺🇸 A skilled communicator and strategic thinker, Alec excels at streamlining complex communication and applying rigorous analysis to achieve desired outcomes. He brings a proactive, methodical approach to challenging problem sets and is always looking for innovative ways to advance the mission.
🇺🇸 Alec is incredibly curious and committed to continued learning. He holds both a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts and will begin an evening Juris Doctor program in Fall 2026.
🇺🇸 Outside of his professional pursuits, Alec is passionate about spending time with family and investing in those around him. He enjoys watching soccer and Formula 1, studying perfumery and horology, and traveling the world with his girlfriend.
"I am endlessly appreciative of the support, resources, and mentorship SOTF provided throughout my transition. I look forward to being part of the SOTF alumni community and to supporting current and future Fellows in any way I can."
#TransitionTuesday #SOTF #specialoperators #usarmy #SOFOperators #sof
