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On this day nineteen years ago, 3,873 Americans lo

On this day nineteen years ago, 3,873 Americans lost their lives in an act of hate. Time stood still for this great Nation on September 11th, 2001; we can all remember where we were when we heard the news of the terrorist attack on our Nation. Out of that hate came bravery and unity. Countless first responders and average citizens risked, and in many cases, gave their lives to save the lives of strangers in peril and need. They put race, color, creed and religion aside for the common cause of saving and helping our fellow citizens. Special operations forces soon joined by putting their lives on the line by being the first service members on the ground in response to these attacks.
Today is Patriots Day. Today is the day we honor those who lost their lives in this terrible attack. We also honor those who put their lives on the line to serve others; the thousands of first responders and service members on the front lines every day, protect our families, ideals and livelihoods.
Thank you for joining us in remembrance of those lost lives and those who still stand to protect us.
God bless America.

We can't wait to get back to Nashville! A few tick

We can't wait to get back to Nashville! A few tickets are left, visit www.sotf.org to get yours. 🇺🇸 @mchooyah @kidrock @bobmenery @drinkinbrospodcast @danhollaway @stjamesstjames @raycashcare @theleegreenwood @natebargatze @randyhouser @leatherwooddistillery @two14media @tgrahambrown @oldhickorycountryclub

@kidrock, @mchooyah, @theleegreenwood @randyhouser

@kidrock, @mchooyah, @theleegreenwood @randyhouser, @bobmenery, Special Operators. Old Hickory Golf Club. Fresh air. What could be more American than that? Sep 15th, Nashville. Link in bio to register for golf, after party and motorcycle ride.

Our deepest condolences to the families and friend

Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of these warriors. You will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

It's #TransformationTuesday! Ryan Blessing transi

It's #TransformationTuesday! Ryan Blessing transitioned from the @75tharmyrangers 75th in October of 2019 after 5 years of service as an Infantry Officer. Ryan served overseas for two combat tours in both Iraq (2016) and Afghanistan (2018). He began his civilian career in the construction management industry where he discovered his passion for data analytics and finance. Through the help of @specopstf, Ryan was able to identify his ideal work environment and accepted a position at Buckle, an InsurTech start up, as a financial analyst. We are thrilled to have assisted Ryan make a pivot in his civilian career and wish him the best of luck as he begins his journey in financial services while simultaneously working towards earning his MBA from @uncchapelhill. Congratulations, Ryan! #veteran #specialops #specops #specialoperations #theoperator #ranger #rangerbattalion #rangerbattalion #battboys

📣VIRTUAL EVENT 📣 9 Sept. Please join the Sp

📣VIRTUAL EVENT 📣 9 Sept. Please join the Special Operators Transition Foundation and our two distinguished guests, the Honorable Richard Spencer and John Nicholson, General @usarmy Retired , as we discuss our national security and economy. Mr. Spencer’s military service ranged from Captain in the @usmarinecorps to serving as the 76th Secretary of the @usnavy in addition to diverse roles within business. General Nicholson served in the US Army for over 36 years and retired after serving as the Commander of the @nato -led Resolute Support Mission and United States Forces-Afghanistan for two and a half years. Link in bio to register. 🇺🇸

It's #TransitionTuesday Growing up in sunny Huntin

It's #TransitionTuesday Growing up in sunny Huntington Beach, California, Zachary Leggett consistently looked for opportunities to serve his community and country. After joining the @usarmy in 1998, he began his career as an infantryman in the @2ndrangerbattalion at Fort Lewis, Washington. Following the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001, he completed the Special Forces Qualification Course as a Special Forces Medic and immediately deployed to the first of his 9 combat deployments with the storied @5th_sfg_official. In 2010, he was selected from his peers to become a Special Forces Warrant Officer, leading Special Forces Detachments and serving as Operations Director for several joint task forces with over 650 personnel operating across the Middle East. "The @specopstf was instrumental in helping me adapt the skills and experience that made me successful in the military to deliver value in the private sector," says Zach. We’re happy to announce that Zach has accepted a position at @official_icee_co as a Field Project Manager. Congratulations, Zach! 🇺🇸
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#veteran #veterans #rangers #rltw #specialoperators #specops #theoperator #patriots #transition

#Nashville Register today for our SOTF #motorcycle

#Nashville Register today for our SOTF #motorcycle ride in support of our #SOF veterans. The ride begin at @musiccityindian to Army Special Forces owned @leatherwooddistillery where participants will enjoy a tour, tasting and time with our #specialoperators. #linkinbio 🇺🇸

Major shoutout to our #Nashville is Grateful plann

Major shoutout to our #Nashville is Grateful planning committee. Don't miss out of this 2-day event! Link in bio to register.

#Denver - we're excited to see you tomorrow! 🇺🇸

#transformationtuesday Zachary Venning began his m

#transformationtuesday Zachary Venning began his military career upon graduating high school in Douglasville, Georgia. He worked as a chemical reconnaissance specialist in Schweinfurt, Germany, for three years, while completing his undergraduate degree from @postuniversity. With the desire to do more for his country, Zach decided to attend the Special Operations, Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection course at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Upon being selected, Zach was assigned to the 5th Phycological Operations Battalion, where he deployed throughout South-East Asia. He primarily focused on combating terrorism utilizing non-lethal methods. His engagements throughout the region led to long-lasting relationships and the achievement of strategic goals. With over six years of operational experience he decided to utilize his passion for building relationships, to pursue a career in financial services. Having completed his second @usarmy contract he decided to pursue and complete a Master of Business Administration, focusing in finance, at @ncstate. His drive and determination then led to him securing an internship with Dunning Capital in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Learning of a @specopstf event in Charlotte, Zach reached out to learn more about the organization and seek the opportunity to become a fellow. Through the coaching and mentorship provided, he learned how to utilize his talent to attract high performing companies within the financial services industry. Through the mentorship and network of SOTF, Zach has accepted the position of Virtual Engagement Associate - Strategy with @morgan.stanley Private Wealth Management office in Purchase, New York.
Congratulations Zach! We are very excited for you and your family. 🇺🇸

Please join us for a two day fundraiser in the gre

Please join us for a two day fundraiser in the great city of Nashville. Activities include a charity golf tournament at @oldhickorycountryclub featuring celebrities, musicians and Special Operators, a @musiccityindian motorcycle ride to Special Operator owned @leatherwooddistillery and an @acmawards viewing party at @kidrocksbigasshonkytonk Our ticketsite is now live- link in bio. 🇺🇸 #nashville #nashvegas #acm #indianmotorcycle #kidrock #theoperator #veterans #patriots #patriotic #events #party #countrymusic #golf

It's #transformationtuesday! Nick Jones, a @usarmy

It's #transformationtuesday! Nick Jones, a @usarmy @5th_sfg_official Green Beret, had committed to transition out in the vicinity of @nashvilletn so his wife could complete her graduate degree. Nick's career search coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Fortunately, he received multiple offers of employment, and with the help of @specopstf transition program, he was able to make an informed decision to join Consolidated Nuclear Security in Oak Ridge, TN as a System Engineer in the manufacturing environment. Nick will put his mechanical engineering degree to good use not only through maintaining the health and performance of the system, but in troubleshooting problems and preparing control and design change packages for equipment. What he valued most about the Special Operators Transition Foundation Fellowship experience was the DISC and Assessment evaluations, which bolstered his confidence while helping him learn how to best leverage his strengths in the interview process, and the help he received in reviewing multiple job offers and comp negotiation. Nick did all the heavy lifting on networking, but the support of the SOTF network of Alumni, board members, and mentor/connectors made the difference, particularly when things seemed to slow down. Nick shared this final thought, “Transition from the military is hard, but the support I received from the Special Operators Transition Foundation made the journey a bit easier. As an SOTF Alumnus, I look forward to the opportunity to help other Special Operators on their transition!” Congratulations, Nick, we are thrilled for you and your family! 🇺🇸

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It's #transformationtuesday ! Joshua Johnson recen

It's #transformationtuesday ! Joshua Johnson recently retired as a Sergeant Major from the @usarmy Special Forces. Having served for over 31 years, 20 of which as a Green Beret, Joshua is grateful for the help, support, and friendships he developed with the Special Operators Transition Foundation has provided as his journey takes a new direction. Starting his Special Forces career as a SF Medical Sergeant, Joshua learned early on that every member of a team has a specific role but unrestrained responsibilities towards the success of the team. Earning his opportunity to lead Special Forces Soldiers he served as a Team Sergeant, First Sergeant, Special Forces Company Sergeant Major, and finished his career leading the Advanced Skills Company of the @1stsfgroup, JBLM, WA.
Through the mentorship of SOTF, Joshua has accepted the position of Director of Training and Leadership Development with @westshorehome headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. Congratulations, Josh!

It's #transitionTuesday! Ian Wolfe’s early exper

It's #transitionTuesday! Ian Wolfe’s early experiences as a Junior Olympian whitewater kayaker in Boulder, Colorado taught him the value of hard work and dedication as well as the importance of forging his own path through life. Ian studied Physics at MIT, earning his Bachelors of Science and publishing his senior thesis through MIT Press on his work on a Dark Matter detector. En route to graduating, he also worked as a ski patroller at @winterparkresort , in Colorado, and as a climbing guide for @alpineascents, summiting Denali (20,320’) with four clients in 2008. After a brief stint as an EMT for Cataldo Ambulance in the Greater Boston area, Ian enlisted as a Special Forces Recruit in the @usarmy. He was the honor graduate of his Basic Training and Infantry School class, and named the Leadership awardee of his Warrior Leader’s Course. He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2014, and was assigned to @5th_sfg_official. He deployed to multiple locations across the Middle East with a Special Forces “A-Team”, including Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Kuwait. Ian was then assigned to the Special Warfare Planning Detachment, where he worked as an advisor and facilitator to forward command staffs. He completed his Masters of Arts in Management from the @harvardextension, focusing on Strategic Management. He leveraged his studies in organizational behavior to write a white paper on @5th_sfg_official organizational structure that received accolades from team and company-level leaders across the formation. @specopstf is excited to announce that Ian has accepted a position with the @mitre.corp Cross-Cutting and Urgent Innovation Cell as a Lead Prototyping and Integration Engineer. In this role, he will bring proven leadership experience to a flat, start-up-like organization on the cutting edge of America’s national security problems. Congratulations, Ian, we're very proud of you. 🇺🇸
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#specialops #specops #veteran #transition #usa #specialoperations #specialforces #patriot #theoperator

SAVE THE DATE. 🇺🇸 Please join us for what is

SAVE THE DATE. 🇺🇸 Please join us for what is sure to be the event of the year benefiting our Nation's Special Operations Veterans. Play golf with a Special Operator, musician, celebrity and more! Email: Lauren@sotf.org for more info.
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#golf #oldhickory #tournament #veterans #specop #specialops #specialoperators #theoperator #military #jobs #hiring #corporate #event #events #fundraiser #fundraising

From all of us at the Special Operators Transition

From all of us at the Special Operators Transition Foundation, we wish you and your family a very happy and safe 4th of July!
Independence Day is the most important day in our country's history and celebrates the journey we started in 1776 to be a free and independent country. The efforts of those bold Patriots and their sacrifices broke the chains that allowed us to become a free and separate Nation unlike any other in the world. A free Nation with ideals we continue to aspire and work towards; a Nation where everyone is respected regardless of their race, religion, sex or creed. Let each of us make a promise that we will work to ensure the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution to allow our Nation to grow better with each passing day. Make a gift of $20 in honor of Independence Day, and show your gratitude to these Patriots who have been a part of America's story of independence. The dollars you donate directly help our Special Operators with transition coaching, mentor and networking that are critical to their transition. Text SOTF to 41444 to donate $20 #4thofjuly #independenceday #america

It's #transformationtuesday! Born and raised in #F

It's #transformationtuesday! Born and raised in #FortLauderdale, Mike Arndt has strived for excellence all his life. He attended @auburnu where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Aviation Management in 1995 and was commissioned after attending @usairforce Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB, AL. Upon graduation from OTS, he attended to Joint Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training, earning his Wings in July 1997. Following JSUNT, Mike began his flying career as a navigator on the venerable C-141B before its retirement and then cross trained into @unitedstatesafsoc, becoming qualified on the MC-130H Combat Talon II. He deployed for his first of 4 deployments in February 2003 and would go onto fly combat operations and serve on staffs in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. He had a distinguished flying career that included his crew being awarded the Air Force’s PK Carlton Valor Award for actions during the early days of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He has commanded at the squadron level and also served as the Assistant Deputy Director of Operations for @uscentcom. Mike delivers effective critical thinking under pressure as a leader who achieves complex results through meticulous planning. He is excited about putting his 24 years of military experience to use in the private sector. We’re happy to announce Mike has accepted a position at @usaa as a Program/Project Manager Senior for Safety and Loss Prevention. Congratulations, Mike! 🇺🇸

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