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THF Dallas Event Featured in Bubble Life

Plano Fundraiser Connects Local Veterans with National Military Transition Organization Michelle Buckalew – Guest Contributor The Honor Foundation, a military career transition organization that serves U.S. Special Operations Forces, and Surefox North America, a local veteran-owned and operated security consulting firm, were proud to host local veterans and Plano City Council Member Rick Grady for an… Read more »

Jessica Hunt Featured on Oracle’s MAVEN Podcast

“You can’t just go through this life waiting for the next thing that the military decides for your family. You really have to take what you have, in this moment, and make the best of it. Over and over and over again.” Listen to our very own Jessica Hunt, THF Director of Impact and 17-year military… Read more »

THF Partners with Texas de Brazil for May Fundraiser

Texas de Brazil partners with The Honor Foundation during the month of May to benefit members of the Special Operations Forces community in finding their next career Sunday, May 1, 2022 — Houston, TX — All guests dining at all locations of Texas de Brazil Churrascarias within the U.S. will be able to support The Honor… Read more »

Michael Halterman Featured on Oracle’s MAVEN Podcast

Oracle’s Chris Spencer sits down with THF VP of Operations, Michael Halterman, and covers Michael’s military experience, the choices that earned him a place within the Marine Special Operations Community, and eventually the current position he holds at THF. Michael unpacks detail that describes the mission of THF and how much immediate impact the meaningful… Read more »

Tennessee Titans Hosts The Honor Foundation Fellows

THF Group 52 Fellows headed to Nashville, TN for their week-long TREK experience. One of the many companies visited included the Tennessee Titans, who hosted a unique networking experience for the Fellows. Titans President and CEO, Burke Nihill, welcomed The Honor Foundation, and was followed by “Speed Dating” style networking sessions with key leaders from… Read more »

SDVoyager Features THF Programs Director Michael Higgs

“My ego and pride always kept me over the course of my life from asking for help, although I was always quick to give it. Transition from the SEAL Teams, from having this huge, amazing team of dedicated people around you to just the opposite was a struggle, but it was a struggle that I… Read more »

THF Featured in Air Force Times

“While companies have their own programs for veterans and military spouses, there are also several organizations working to help veterans with post-service employment and education. FourBlock, Helping Our Heroes and the Honor Foundation (which works exclusively with former special operations forces personnel) offer training, resume help, career fairs and assessments and other key services to… Read more »

THF + Surefox North America 2022 Partnership

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 28, 2022   The Honor Foundation Partners with Surefox North America to Assist the Career Transition of U.S. Special Operators Surefox North America to support our Nation’s warriors through The Honor Foundation   SAN DIEGO (Feb. 28, 2022) – The Honor Foundation (THF) is proud to announce an expanded… Read more »

THF Featured in Military Times

“Your identity is always going to be tied to what you were doing [in the military],” Stevens said. “But, it’s not going to define you moving forward. It should be a strength for growth, but it shouldn’t be ‘I was a SEAL or a Marine Raider and the best years are behind me.’” Thank you… Read more »

The Honor Journal: Winter 2021

Read our 2021 Winter newsletter to see what THF has been up to these past few months! We’ve launched a campus at Ft. Bragg, completed our first-ever SOF for Swim event, graduated a THF record number of Fellows this fall, and much, much more. Be sure to join our email list on honor.org/contact to receive… Read more »

2021 “A Toast to Veterans” Virtual Event

The Honor Foundation Announces Keynote General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. For Second Annual “A Toast to Veterans” Virtual Event The event will bring thought leaders together to pay tribute to all U.S. Veterans in celebration of Veterans Day   SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 08, 2021 The Honor Foundation (THF) has just announced its second annual ‘A Toast… Read more »

Spotlight on Greensea

We’re excited to introduce another valued Employer Partner of The Honor Foundation and an Alumni who is now part of their family. These are companies and organizations who have hired men and women from our program and/or who have generously given us their time, resources and connections in an effort to help build a stronger… Read more »

THF Awarded 2021 Bob Woodruff Foundation Grant

We are proud to announce that The Honor Foundation has received a grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to support our Fort Bragg Campus. BWF leverages its expertise and collaborative network to find, fund and shape innovative programs that help our impacted veterans, service members and their families thrive. As a nonpartisan leader in… Read more »

Spotlight on Dataminr

We’re excited to introduce another valued Employer Partner of The Honor Foundation and an Alumni who is now part of their family. These are companies and organizations who have hired men and women from our program and/or who have generously given us their time, resources and connections in an effort to help build a stronger… Read more »

Someone San Diego Should Know: Michael G. Halterman

THF Vice President of Operations, THF Alumnus and former Marine Raider, Michael Halterman, was highlighted in the San Diego Union Tribune’s “Someone San Diego Should Know” special feature.  “I learned quickly that every day is a tryout, and no one cares what you did yesterday. The value you bring every day is what matters most,… Read more »

Houston Welcomes The Honor Foundation

On October 14, Houston, “The City With No Limits,” welcomed The Honor Foundation and esteemed guests at its first benefit dinner to support the U.S. Special Operations Forces community. H. Malcolm Stewart, the evening’s presenting sponsor; along with Surefox, Quanta, Evolution Well Services, and other sponsors; joined Houston’s finest for an evening of stories about… Read more »

The Honor Foundation Selected for Second Phase of 2021 WWP Partnerships

Wounded Warrior Project Announces Second Phase of 2021 Veterans Service Organization Partnerships WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its ongoing investments in best-in-class partner organizations, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced community partnership grants to 32 veteran and military service organizations. Among the organizations receiving grants, eight are first-time recipients. WWP’s support helps ensure that injured veterans and… Read more »

2021 Swim for SOF

2021 Swim for SOF On September 18, 2021, The Honor Foundation hosted its first Swim for SOF (Special Operation Forces) event in San Diego, CA to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11– a 3.3 mile swim from Coronado Island to the USS Midway with 2 tribute workouts to honor those we have lost. Swim for… Read more »

RECAP: 2021 THF’s Swim for SOF

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Emily Burkle emily@burkleconsulting.com   THE HONOR FOUNDATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES INAUGURAL ‘SWIM FOR SOF’ The event met all the non-profit’s goals of raising awareness and funds to support Special Operations Forces veterans   September 19, 2021 (SAN DIEGO, CA) – On September 18, 2021, The Honor Foundation (THF) successfully completed its… Read more »

Never Forget. 9/11 20 years later.

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of 9/11.  20 Years. The events of 9/11 were a sucker-punch to our nation.  An unexpected blow from a cowardly enemy that has no regard for human rights or the rule of law.  It hurt, but it reminded us that life is short — that we should hug our families… Read more »