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Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Announces Andrea Ryant as Senior Director of Development and Operations; Current COO Michael McMahan transitions to Senior Advisor and Counsel

Posted on May 5, 2023 (May 11, 2023)

The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation has welcomed Andrea Ryant as the organization’s Senior Director of Development and Operations. Additionally, current Chief Operating Officer Michael McMahan has amicably transitioned to become the Foundation’s Senior Advisor and Counsel after accepting a CEO position with another organization. Andrea brings more than twenty-five years of experience across […]

This November, Don’t Forget the Intelligence Community’s Sacrifices in the Global War on Terrorism

Posted on November 25, 2022 (November 25, 2022)

By Ric Prado The first American casualty in the Global War on Terrorism came on November 25, 2001. On that day, Special Activities Division Officer Johnny Michael “Mike” Spann gave his life fighting off Al-Qaeda prisoners during an uprising at a detention facility in Afghanistan, leaving a wife and three children behind. This past Veterans […]

Selecting a site for the GWOT Memorial

Posted on October 21, 2022 (October 24, 2022)

As many of you may already know, The Global War on Terrorism Memorial (GWOT) Location Act, signed into law by President Biden in December 2021, authorizes the construction of a GWOT Memorial within the Reserve area of the National Mall. Since then, we have been hyper focused on doing all the work necessary to secure […]

Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation Appoints General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army (Ret.) to Board of Directors

Posted on August 1, 2022 (August 1, 2022)

Former battlefield leader in the Global War on Terrorism will continue life of public service by working for a GWOT Memorial on the National Mall Today the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation announced that General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army (Ret.), will join the Foundation’s Board of Directors. General Votel is a retired U.S. […]

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Appoints Rev. Dr. Darius Holland to Board of Advisors

Posted on July 26, 2022 (August 2, 2022)

Chaplain and Former NFL Lineman Brings Faith Outlook and Leadership Qualities to the Foundation Today the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation announced that Reverend Doctor Darius Holland will join the Foundation’s Board of Advisors.. Holland is a pastor of over twenty years and an Army Captain. Prior to entering the military, Holland played […]

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Appoints Erica Jeffries Purdo to Board of Advisors

Posted on July 21, 2022 (July 21, 2022)

Former Army officer will bring leadership and experience gleaned in military, state government, and private sector roles Today the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation announced that Erica Jeffries Purdo will join the Foundation as a member of the Board of Advisors. Jeffries Purdo is the North America Pharmacy Leader for the Strategic Customer Group […]

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Remembers Board Member Edwin “Spike” Wahlen

Posted on July 11, 2022 (July 11, 2022)

It is with great sadness that the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation announces the loss of Board member Edwin “Spike” Wahlen. Spike passed away on July 9th after battling acute myeloid leukemia. A Board Member since 2019, Spike worked tirelessly on behalf of the Foundation to help create a space where we, as a […]

For Father’s Day, remember our Global War on Terrorism dads and caregivers

Posted on June 19, 2022 (June 21, 2022)

Link to full article on fayobserver.comAuthored by Michael “Rod” Rodriguez and Isaia Vimoto Father’s Day, which is Sunday, is special for any man with children. But for those of us who have served in the military, the day takes on an entirely different — and special — significance. So, we honor them all. Between the […]

Gold Star Columbus State University student ‘ruck walks’ the National Mall

Posted on June 10, 2022 (June 21, 2022)

Article by By Peter Zampa | Link to full article on graydc.com Gold star students are in Washington, D.C. this week seeing the sights and paying tribute to their parents who died serving the country. “Losing someone especially close to you – it’s really a lot harder than most people can anticipate,” said Kiki Patterson, a […]

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Makes $1 Million Pledge to Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation

Posted on June 1, 2022 (May 26, 2022)

Generous Gift Will Help Plan and Construct Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall Today the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation announced that Tunnel to Towers Foundation has pledged $1 million to the Foundation, thus joining the GWOT Memorial Foundation’s Servant Leadership Council. Tunnel to Towers’gift will aid the Foundation’s mission […]

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Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Announces Andrea Ryant as Senior Director of Development and Operations; Current COO Michael McMahan transitions to Senior Advisor and Counsel

This November, Don’t Forget the Intelligence Community’s Sacrifices in the Global War on Terrorism

Selecting a site for the GWOT Memorial

Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation Appoints General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army (Ret.) to Board of Directors

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Appoints Rev. Dr. Darius Holland to Board of Advisors

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Appoints Erica Jeffries Purdo to Board of Advisors

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Remembers Board Member Edwin “Spike” Wahlen

For Father’s Day, remember our Global War on Terrorism dads and caregivers

Gold Star Columbus State University student ‘ruck walks’ the National Mall

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Makes $1 Million Pledge to Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation

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