Press Release

Today, The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation celebrated a milestone in the effort to establish a GWOT Memorial on the National Mall. The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act, introduced by GWOT veteran Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), would establish a location for the national GWOT Memorial within […]

The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation today heralded a significant step toward establishing a GWOT Memorial on the National Mall alongside memorials to veterans of every other major American conflict with the introduction of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act by GWOT Veterans Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Rep. Mike Gallagher […]

In the wake of the Capitol riots that saw one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of stability and democracy shattered and broken, the lawmakers, leaders and citizens of the United States turned to one of its most trusted institutions for safety and security — the United States military.  The United States military answered the […]

Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation’s newly announced President and CEO Marina Jackman has three great loves: serving others, supporting veterans, and raising her own active duty military family. When Marina joined the GWOT Memorial Foundation as Director of Operations in February 2020, she was guided by those three passions. Now, Marina is both […]

Washington, D.C. — The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation), the congressionally-designated non-profit tasked with organizing, funding, and coordinating efforts to build the GWOT Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. is pleased to welcome Navy Veteran and D-Dey Response Group Founder and President Cecilia Deyo as the newest member of […]

Washington, D.C.  — The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation), the congressionally-designated non-profit foundation tasked with planning, privately funding, and coordinating efforts to build the national Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., today welcomed two new members to its Board of Advisors.  Jared Lyon was appointed […]

Gregory Doss is a United States Air Force Veteran who served from June 2001 to June 2007 and separated honorably as a Staff Sergeant before continuing his service in the Global War on Terrorism as a contractor with the United States Marine Corps. Gregory’s father is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Marine […]

In October 2001, just a month and a half after the September 11 attacks and the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism, Brenden Jackman walked into a recruitment office and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Jackman had watched hours of continuing news coverage from his sofa, restless and groggy from a night of midweek […]

To our supporters —  This Veterans Day, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation is celebrating the ways in which the warrior ethos has transcended generations and conflicts.  From the birth of this nation and the quest for freedom and independence to ongoing operations in the Global War on Terrorism, Americans have always stood ready […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate that would allow the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation) to establish a national Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve section of the National Mall. The Global War on Terrorism Memorial […]