The Global SOF Foundation and the Lithuanian Defense and Security Industrial Association are pleased to bring together thought leaders from military, government, academia, think tanks, and industry from around the world in an intimate setting to discuss "The Role of Special Operations in Global Security". Join us in beautiful Vilnius, Lithuania for this unique event!Our mission: The Global SOF Foundation (GSF) is the only professional associat...

Please join Global SOF Foundation for a free Happy Hour and Book Signing with Rosa Brooks. Meet, mingle and network during the evening on GSF from 5 to 7pm - an event not to be missed. The Global SOF Foundation (GSF) is the only professional association for the special operations community with members from over 50 countries. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated in the State of Florida, that advocates for all asp...

Join U.S. and international SOF leaders February 23-25, 2016 for an innovative event to discuss the importance of SOF enablers as well as critical ways for global SOF to interoperate, from tactics to policy. A truly global agenda will provide attendees with a unique experience Attendees include: active duty and retired military and police, government civilians, industry, academia, journalists, and non-governmental organizations Previous year...

The mission of the Paws for Patriots Program is to create and nurture a partnership between visually impaired or combat weary veterans and a guide dog, facilitating life's journey with mobility, independence and dignity. SGD has matched the visually impaired with guide dogs for over 30 years, and is accredited by the International Guide Dog Federation. SGD Paws for Patriots pairs highly trained guide dogs with visually impaired veterans; excep...

Join the Global SOF Foundation for its annual reception in Washington, DC. There will be over 300 attendees from at least 16 different countries.

The conduct of war continues to shift: from large-scale clashes between nations to those characterized by unconventional methods, as well as long-term engagements with and against non-state transnational groups. As a result, more nations are increasingly turning to the use of SOF; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies; and cyber warfare to identify, locate, and neutralize these varied adversaries.This year's Symposiu...