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The Navy SEAL Foundation, in partnership with the Green Beret Foundation and Premier Lacrosse League, proudly presents the return of the Stars & Stripes Classic on September 1, 2025, at Subaru Park in Philadelphia. This exhibition lacrosse game unites former Green Berets and Navy SEALs in a powerful tribute to service and sport, airing nationally on ESPNU and ESPN+.
In our Winter 2025 Newsletter, we reflect on 25 years of unwavering support for the Naval Special Warfare community. From vital health programs and scholarship opportunities to community-strengthening events, the Navy SEAL Foundation continues its mission to ensure no NSW warrior or family walks alone.
The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) has received a generous $500,000 grant through the Bezos Courage and Civility Award, thanks to the support of Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret), SEAL. This award, which recognizes individuals who […]
In Fall 2024, the Navy SEAL Foundation continued delivering powerful impact across its five key pillars: Health, Education, Community, Resilience, and Strength. The Foundation invested over $23 million year to date in direct program support. Highlights include 16,643 hours of respite childcare, brain health treatment for NSW operators, life-changing Gold Star family events, and a 37 percent increase in scholarship recipients. The newsletter also features major fundraising events, a historic lacrosse match, and new partnerships with Google, Kill Cliff, and The Setting Wine.
In the latest edition of the Navy SEAL Foundation’s newsletter, we spotlight our ongoing commitment to the Naval Special Warfare community. This summer, we’ve expanded our support programs, including partnerships with the Headstrong Project and Face the Fight, to address mental health and resilience. We’ve also launched the inaugural Virginia Beach Parent and Sibling Wellness Weekend and are excited to announce our new podcast, On the X, hosted by retired SEAL Chris Irwin. Stay connected with our mission and explore how we continue to honor and empower those who serve.
In the Spring 2024 edition of the Navy SEAL Foundation newsletter, we delve into the diverse initiatives, impactful events, and partners that continue to bolster the NSW community. Highlights include groundbreaking research on blast exposure’s effect on brain health, a nurturing Winter Wellness Getaway for Gold Star and Surviving Family members, and the successful awarding of nearly $1.4 million in educational scholarships. For more details on these inspiring efforts, click to read the full newsletter.
We are thrilled to share that NSF’s direct programmatic support for the NSW community last year was the most in our history, totaling $29.1 million. This level would not be possible without the generosity of our donors, fundraisers, and teammates. Thank you!
On Wednesday, November 8, we celebrated the grand opening of our West Coast Warrior Fitness Program facility! Over 200 supporters, including NSW leadership, service members, spouses, veterans, and Gold Star and Surviving Families, joined us in celebration.
The summer began with our annual camps where NSW children engage in various activities to foster teamwork, build self-confidence, nurture resilience, create camaraderie, and develop leadership abilities. It’s incredible to witness these young campers’ growth and transformation throughout their time with us.
The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) is here to support the NSW community in times of grief. That includes helping the families and teammates left behind. In the last eighteen months, Naval Special Warfare Development Group commands have experienced multiple losses. As a result, NSF recently supported a day of resilience counseling and training for the members of these units to help them through this difficult period.
