Student Veterans of America Awards Inaugural Senator Bob Dole Continued Service Award to Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
The award, named after the late Senator Bob Dole, honors the group’s efforts to build a new memorial on the National Mall for...
Michael Rodriguez Appointed President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Proven leader will head the Foundation at critical new juncture Today the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation...
Global War on Terrorism Heroes to Be Honored on National Mall
Gold Star Families and the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Receive Bipartisan Support In 2015, the Global War on...
Americans Lack Basic Knowledge of Global War on Terrorism, New Research Shows
Survey also finds nearly two-thirds of Americans support the construction of a memorial to veterans of the Global War on...
Advocates push for space on National Mall to honor Global War on Terror troops
The US military’s involvement in Afghanistan is now over, but advocates are working to make sure those deployments...
Bipartisan momentum builds for war on terror memorial
Bipartisan support is growing for legislation allowing a new memorial honoring thousands of US service members who died in the...
Gold Star widow: Our veterans bravely fought the war on terror. Honor them with a memorial.
I worry that the departure of American troops from Afghanistan will also mean the departure of their sacrifices from our...
Now More Than Ever: Stephanie Ouellette Shares Her Story
To know Stephanie Ouellette is to understand that there is a difference between choosing joy and merely experiencing it...
Now More than Ever: Cecilia Deyo Shares Her Story
For US Navy Veteran Cecilia Deyo and her family, the act of visiting memorials on the National Mall in Washington, DC is...
6 former secretaries of defense: We must memorialize the fallen in the global war on terrorism
Article by Robert M Gates, Leon E Panetta, Chuck Hagel, Ash Carter, Jim Mattis and Mark T Esper A child holds a...
Now More than Ever: Francisco “Frank” Rivera Shares His Story
September 11, 2001 changed things for Francisco Rivera How he understood himself changed How he understood his commitment to his...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Welcomes New Board Member, MISSION BBQ Founder & CEO Bill Kraus
Washington, DC -- The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation, the congressionally-designated non-profit tasked...
After 20 Years, Global War on Terrorism Veterans Deserve a Memorial for Their Fallen
Each Memorial Day, thousands of active duty service members and military veterans make a pilgrimage from cities and towns all...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Welcomes Navy Veteran & Military Family Advocate Ashish Vazirani to its Board of Advisors
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, the non-profit organization congressionally designated to oversee the planning,...
Senators Ernst, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall
Today, The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation celebrated a milestone in the effort to establish a GWOT Memorial...
Legislation Introduced to Secure Location for Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall
The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation today heralded a significant step toward establishing a GWOT Memorial on...
GWOT Veterans Are Still Fighting; It’s Time to Give Them a Real Place to Rest
In the wake of the Capitol riots that saw one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of stability and democracy shattered and...
10 Questions with Marina Jackman, GWOT Memorial Foundation’s New President & CEO
Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation’s newly announced President and CEO Marina Jackman has three great...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Welcomes New Board Member, GWOT Veteran and Entrepreneur Cecilia Deyo
Washington, DC -- The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation), the congressionally-designated...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Welcomes New Members to Its Board of Advisors
Washington, DC -- The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation), the congressionally-designated...
A Salute to Service: Gregory Doss
Gregory Doss is a United States Air Force Veteran who served from June 2001 to June 2007 and separated honorably as a Staff...
A Salute to Service: Brenden Jackman
In October 2001, just a month and a half after the September 11 attacks and the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism, Brenden...
Calling All Veterans: A Salute to Service Across Generations & Conflicts
To our supporters -- This Veterans Day, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation is celebrating the ways in which the...
On Anniversary of September 11 Attacks,Senators Ernst, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Authorize Global War on Terrorism Memorial on National Mall
Washington, DC -- US Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced legislation in the US Senate that would...
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MARINA JACKMAN AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation), the congressionally-designated non-profit foundation...
GWOT Ambassadors Jane Horton, Joe Kent: Congress, it’s time for a lasting memorial to the Global War on Terror
By Jane Horton Link to Main Article on Fox News Site This Memorial Day as we honor all of the men and women who have given...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Announces Support From Military and Veterans Service Organizations
Military and veterans groups rally in support of legislation to authorize construction of a memorial on the National...
Global War on Terror Memorial crosses major hurdle
Main article by Mike Richman on blogsvagov For more than four years, Michael Rodriguez has been helping lead a bid to establish...
If Congress acts, we may soon have a Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall
Originally printed in The Dallas Morning News on November 18, 2019 If Congress acts, we may soon have a Global War on Terror...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial is planned for the National Mall
Originally printed in Stars and Stripes on November 12, 2019 Two House lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday to propose three...
In Case You Missed It… The GWOT Memorial Foundation Team Spoke With The American Conservative
https://wwwtheamericanconservativecom/articles/push-for-a-memorial-splits-veterans-of-the-war-on-terror/ Originally printed in...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Welcomes Two New Team Members
WASHINGTON, DC, July 10, 2019 – Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF), the congressionally-designated non-profit...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Welcomes Governor Susana Martinez
WASHINGTON, DC, June 4, 2019 – The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF), the congressionally-designated...
Proposed Global War on Terror Memorial gets Fort Bragg input
(Tribune News Service) — A nonprofit organization that received congressional approval to build a Global War on Terror Memorial...
Distinguished Military and Business Leaders Join Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC, February 26, 2019 – The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation, the congressionally-designated...
Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation Hosting Historic Roundtable Event with Service Members, Families at Fort Bragg
FORT BRAGG, NC, January 29, 2019 – The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation, the congressionally-designated...
It’s Been 17 Years, and the Time for a National GWOT Memorial is Now.
By: Michael “Rod” Rodriguez Seventeen years have passed since the terrorist attacks on Sept 11th, which was the catalyst for...
How Should We Memorialize Those Lost in the War on Terror?
Americans have erected countless monuments to wars gone by But how do we pay tribute to the fallen in a conflict that might never...
Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation Enlists Winstanley Architects & Planners
DC-based architecture and planning firm will manage the process of realizing a national memorial recognizing the country’s...
One lasting impact of 9/11: America’s longest war
WASHINGTON - — Seventeen years later, the war on terror rages on For former Special Forces Green Beret Michael Rodriguez, who...
In Depth: Foundation Reflects ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
Tomorrow marks 17 years since the September 11th attacks As we reflect and remember those who died, one organization is working...
Why this ongoing war needs a memorial
Seventeen years have passed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which was the catalyst for the Global War on Terror (GWOT) Most...
President George W. Bush Takes on New Role as the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation’s Honorary Chairman
The non-profit foundation welcomes new board members, staff, advisors, ambassadors and architectural partner with expertise in...
The Mall needs a memorial for the war on terrorism
George W Casey Jr, a retired general, was chief of staff of the Army from 2007 to 2011 and the commander of coalition forces in...
A wave of war memorials is coming to D.C. Are we all at peace with that?
Twenty-seven years after his war ended, and seven years after his crusade to memorialize it began, Scott Stump stood before a...
Three Memorial Day Conversation Starters from the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
WASHINGTON, DC, May 21, 2018 – The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation, the congressionally-designated...
Michael R. Rodriguez Named Director of Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
WASHINGTON, DC, April 9, 2018 – Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF), the congressionally-designated non-profit...
Trump signs off on Global War on Terror memorial
21 AUG 2017 By Dianna Cahn More than 15 years into the Global War on Terrorism, the US president signed a bill approving the...
War on Terrorism Memorial will honor veterans of America’s longest conflict
20 AUG 2017 By Ryan Manion and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick For a generation of Americans and military members, the Global War...
Trump Approves Global War On Terrorism Memorial in DC
20 AUG 2017 By Richard Sisk President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday night authorizing the construction of a privately...
BREAKING NEWS: Historic Global War on Terrorism Memorial Bill Gets White House Signature
WASHINGTON, DC – The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF) is proud to announce the Global War on Terrorism...
Senate approves Global War on Terrorism memorial in DC
4 AUG 2017 By Dianna Cahn The Senate on Thursday cleared the way for a Global War on Terrorism memorial in Washington –...
Group seeks $50M for national Global War on Terror Memorial
4 AUG 2017 By Angela Lingg Chad Longell, one of the founders of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, regularly...
Veterans of Global War on Terrorism are getting a memorial
4 AUG 2017 By Matt Saintsing Just before breaking for its August recess, the Senate Thursday night voted unanimously to advance...
Congress approves plans to build a Global War on Terror memorial
4 AUG 2017 By Leo Shane III Lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to the idea of a Global War on Terror memorial, clearing...
The Global War On Terror Will Finally Get Its Own Monument In DC
4 AUG 2017 By Jared Keller For the legislation’s sponsors in Congress, the whole purpose of the bill is not just to...
BREAKING: Congress Clears Path for Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Washington, D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2017 Congress Clears Path for Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Washington,...
A bill to build a GWOT memorial is on its way to the Senate
31 July 2017 By Matt Saintsing Currently, veterans of the Global War on Terror do not have a memorial honoring their service, and...
In their own words: Vets in Congress push for GWOT memorial
31 July 2017 By Leo Shane III Before the House last Friday unanimously passed legislation to start the process of building a...
Will Our War on Terror Vets See a Memorial Built in Their Lifetime? Yes, If This Vet Gets His Way
29 July 2017 By Benny Johnson It took 50 years for our nation to build a memorial to the Greatest Generation In that time,...
PRESS RELEASE: House Passes Historic, Bipartisan Global War on Terrorism Memorial Act
28 July 2017 House Passes Historic, Bipartisan Global War on Terrorism Memorial Act HR 873 exempts memorial from 1986...
FRONT PAGE OF THE BOSTON GLOBE: How do you memorialize fallen in a war without end?
July 23, 2017 By Astead W Herndon The National Mall is chock-full of monuments to America’s war dead: the fountains and pools...
WASHINGTON POST: The Mall needs a memorial for the war on terrorism
21 JULY 2017 By George W Casey Jr George W Casey Jr, a retired general, was chief of staff of the Army from 2007 to 2011 and...
The Campaign To Build A Memorial For The War On Terror Is Gaining Ground In DC
20 July 2017 By Tracie Mauriello, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Brennan, who flew Black Hawk helicopters over Afghanistan as an Army...
SACRAMENTO BEE: They enlisted, fought and died after 9/11. They should be honored.
17 July 2017 By Foon Rhee, editor at The Sacramento Bee Katharine Tripp doesn’t come from a military family, but after...
Op-Ed: Honoring Our Fallen With the Global War on Terror Memorial Act
29 JUNE 2017 By Capt Jon Batt, US Army "My first experience with losing a brother-in-arms came in October of 2007, just months...
FOX NEWS: Interior Secretary Zinke Supports GWOTMF
Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, along with our founder Andrew J Brennan, spoke with Fox 5 News over Memorial Day weekend...
FOX NEWS: Group pushes for creation of war on terror memorial
29 May 2017 Executive director Andrew J Brennan sat down with Fox News to discuss the importance of our nation's war memorials...
The Atlantic: The Challenge of Memorializing America’s Wars
By Dr James E Wright "Each Memorial Day, tourists descend on the nation’s capital to visit memorials and monuments...
Stars & Stripes: Senator introduces bill to build ‘war on terror’ memorial
04 APR 2017 By ELIZABETH MEYER | The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa (Tribune News Service) US Sen Joni Ernst introduced a bill...
PRESS RELEASE: Ernst, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
25 APR 2017 Office of Senator Joni Ernst WASHINGTON, DC – Today, US Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, and Joe...
San Diego Union-Tribune: Building a war monument isn’t easy
02 April 2017 Andrew Brennan, a young former Army pilot, got the idea while surrounded by bikers The Rolling Thunder motorcycle...
KPBS: Advocates Push For National Memorial For Iraq, Afghanistan Wars
29 March 2017 The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are the longest ever fought by the US Although major ground combat is over in a...
Some Veterans Want A Memorial For War That Isn’t Over Yet
29 March 2017 The global war on terror is, by all measures, ongoing, but some veterans and lawmakers say the US shouldn’t...
FRONT PAGE: Too soon? Vets want national monument for Iraq, Afghanistan wars
28 March 2017 How do you build a monument honoring those who fought in a war that’s still going on That’s the problem...
Military Times: Advocates push to start work on Global War on Terror memorial
WASHINGTON — Advocates for a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial want to see a site established before this...
Stars & Stripes: Advocates say the time is right for a War on Terror memorial
28 March 2017 WASHINGTON – The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has long been the inspiration for Andrew Brennan to establish a...
PRESS RELEASE: GWOTMF Announces H.R. 873 Alongside VSOs and Congressmen Gallagher, Moulton
Iraq War Veterans, Reps Mike Gallagher & Seth Moulton Introduce Bipartisan Bill for National War on Terror Memorial HR 873...
MEDIA ADVISORY: GWOTMF Joins Iraq War Veterans, Reps. Mike Gallagher & Seth Moulton to Introduce Bipartisan Bill for National War on Terror Memorial
MEDIA ADVISORY Who: House Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Global War on Terrorism Memorial...
As war against terror continues, vets seek National Mall memorial
By Kristi King 11 NOV 2016 On this Veterans Day, tens of thousands of American war casualties don’t have a memorial honoring...
America Needs a War on Terror Veterans Memorial
By Jan Scruggs 11 NOV 2016 Fifteen years ago, I heard the explosion and saw smoke billowing from the Pentagon This was the...
When should we build a national monument to the Global War on Terror?
By Patrick Sisson 11 NOV 2016 A tourist exploring the National Mall in Washington, DC, will encounter monuments commemorating...
GWOTMF Participates in Pittsburgh Penguins Military Appreciation Event
Media Release 09 NOV 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins will honor military heroes on Thursday, November 10 at PPG Paints Arena,...
G.I. Jobs: Honoring You
It took almost 60 years for America to honor the 16 million Americans who served in World War II with a national memorial in...
Katz MBA Student Leads Drive for Global War on Terror Memorial
By LaMont Jones, Jr 19 SEP 2016 Andrew Brennan, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, is on something of a crusade An MBA...
Iraq war veterans’ bill would pave way for national Global War on Terror Memorial
By Corey Dickstein 12 SEP 2016 Legislation introduced Monday evening by two congressmen could pave the way for a national...
It’s time for a national memorial for the Global War on Terror
By Andrew J Brennan 09 SEP 2016 (Special to Military Times) For the first time, outside of my close circle of friends, I told...
Veteran Pushing For Global War On Terror Memorial
By Andy Sheehan 09 SEP 2016 As a captain in the Army, Andrew Brennan flew Black Hawk helicopters in Afghanistan; but back...
Fox & Friends Weekend With Tucker Carlson
US Army Cpt Andrew Brennan (Ret) appeared on "Fox and Friends Weekend" to explain why he's fighting for the creation of The...
Top of Mind With Julie Rose
22 AUG 2016 The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are now America’s longest active conflict – nearing 15 years of deployments,...
We Are The Mighty
By Blake Stilwell 22 AUG 2016 He wondered where 3 million veterans who lost family and friends in the Global War on Terror would...
A Global War On Terror Memorial Won’t Be Built Unless We Take Action Now
BY Adam Linehan 11 AUG 2016 Still, their influence alone won’t be enough to overturn a statute written in 1986 that...
Washington Post
Scruggs was impressed, and started serving as Brennan’s mentor He advised the younger vet to start seeking higher-ranking names...
@GWOTMF featured on Great Day Washington WUSA 9
Executive Director Andrew Brennan and Legislative Liaison George Chewning are interviewed by WUSA 9's Chris Leary and Markette...
Oh my — did someone forget to say ‘thank you for your service?’
thehillcom - Jan C Scruggs The Defense Secretary is sending another 500 troops to battle ISIS and, I suppose, other assorted...
Vets Look to Create Memorial for Global War on Terror
By Katie Lange DoD News, Defense Media Activity The Vietnam Wall and the massive granite columns of the World War II Memorial...
For Veterans of War on Terror, a fight for Memorial, recognition
By Tracie Mauriello / Post-Gazette Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Seven thousand US troops have died fighting terrorism, but...
Local Vet Spearheading Effort To Get Memorial For Veterans Of War On Terror
By Andy Sheehan The country has honored its veterans in Washington DC with memorials to those who served in World War II, Korea...
Vietnam vet pushes for national memorial for 9/11 veterans
By JULIE WATSON Jan Scruggs knew as a young Army infantryman returning from Vietnam that his fellow veterans and his entire...
Memorial for Afghanistan, Iraq troops gets more support
They want to give veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan a place where they can reflect on war’s wounds — seen and unseen...
Call to action: Iraq, Afghanistan veterans deserve a national memorial
By Jan C Scruggs, Special to Military Times While casualties in America’s war on terror have slowed significantly, the recent...
