Global SOF Foundation

Jennifer Brooks and I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the Global SOF Foundation's new Small Business Corporate Partners, CORE Survival, Inc., located in Clearwater, FL. Marcia Baldwin, CORE's President, and Founder, told us their story - A chance conversation at an Air Force meeting in the early 2000s established the need for a special helmet light for PJs. Follow-on collaboration with a helmet manufacturer and active duty users led to the first helmet-mounted light, a low-profile, snag-free, break-away lighting solution for High-Altitude High-Opening/High-Altitude Low-Opening (HAHO/HALO) parachute helmets. This initial requirement expanded to other tailored needs within the broader SOF community, where their team has had the opportunity to listen to users and offer new solutions to address old problems. This high level of capability has allowed their products to grow beyond their military freefall origins to a wide range of users and applications. Check out their products here!: coresurvival.com We are happy to have the CORE team join the GSOF network!

What a great week to be alive! This week, the Global SOF Foundation had its semi-annual "All Hands" event. We've recently expanded and hired a few more employees, some of whom needed some education about what USSOCOM does for our great nation. When the slap flare went up, Arthur "AC" Coley was the first person to answer the call. Spathe Systems was kind enough to host a "SOCOM 101" and broke down the USSOCOM Factbook 2024 Barney Style (insert military chuckle)! His enthusiasm and delivery are second to none, and it is precisely what you expect from the "Spathe Way." I've said this once, and I'll say it again, it's a great day to be a part of GSOF!

Today, the Global SOF Foundation remembers and honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the enduring impact on survivors, their families, and our nation. We pay tribute to those who have made profound sacrifices since that day. We will never forget.

Registration is now open for the exclusive GSOF Symposium Europe in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. This boutique event allows industry to connect directly with leaders in Europe’s special operations community. With limited space available, register today and be part of essential conversations shaping the future of European special operations. Click below to register now. https://lnkd.in/e9cHbRE #gsofeurope

We want to welcome our new Corporate Partner, TSC. They are an employee-owned, high-technology company primarily engaged in providing engineering services to the U.S. Government. For over 50 years, they have developed and manufactured technologies that detect, defend, and defeat threats to personnel and strategic resources. Their size allows them to develop novel and unique solutions to improve the accuracy, range, and capabilities of new and existing technologies. TSC’s in-house prototyping and manufacturing capabilities enable our world class engineers to rapidly research and develop solutions to current and next generation detect, defend, and defeat technologies. The warfighter’s mission is their focus. They aim to advance current technology and develop future solutions to ensure mission success. They support our customers and warfighters where they are. With multiple offices across the U.S. and technical experts, engineers, and personnel in the field, TSC develops critical technologies and support systems and services worldwide. To learn more about our new partner, click below https://tsc.com/

Welcome to our new Corporate Partner Integration Innovation, Inc. Innovation. i3 is a 100% team member owned technically diverse business solving the Nation’s toughest problems. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, i3 is focused on providing superior engineering, training, analytical and technology development services to our Government and commercial customers. They strive to create a positive environment that enriches the lives of their team members through a commitment to excellence, with the intent to identify emerging needs, encourage innovation, and make a meaningful impact on our Nation, its allies, and our community. To learn more about our partner, go to i3-corps.com

Check out our new Corporate Partner NanTenna! Founded in 2020 with the support of an initial Phase I SBIR grant from AFWERX, NanTenna set out to revolutionize traditional military SATCOM antennas. Following a successful research and design phase, and bolstered by a subsequent Phase II SBIR award, NanTenna launched its first product in May 2022. Today, we offer three market-ready products: a low-profile UHF antenna, a low-visibility UHF antenna, and an L-band antenna. Recognized nationally and internationally, NanTenna continues to lead in innovation, developing high-gain, low SWaP (size, weight, and power) antennas for diverse applications. To learn more, go to nantennarf.com

Save the date for the Global SOF Imperatives Forum 2025, which will be held on 12 February 2025 in Washington, DC. This key event focuses on addressing unconventional threats faced by Special Operations Forces, inspired by the Global SOF Foundation's annual "Imperatives for SOF" publication. To read the 2024 SOF Imperatives document, click the link below! https://lnkd.in/eM6dvAd

Our new Corporate Partner, CORE Survival, Inc., creates user-defined lighting and helmet-integrated, active Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) sensing/alert systems. Helmet mounted lights: HEL-STAR Rail Strobe®, HEL-STAR 6® Gen III+, HEL-STAR 6® SWIR, HEL-STAR Lead Jumper Light® and HEL-STAR EXO® Series. Sensing/alert, multi-spectral: HEL-STAR F²® Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and HEL-STAR Designator Threat Alert® (DTA). Special lighting for Military Parachute Ops: Drop Zone Marker/Wind Direction Indicator (DZM/WDI), Lighting Slider Mount (LSM), Portable Jump Light (JPL), DZSO Kit & Airborne Caution Light® (ACL). Learn more about our new partner by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/eM3TGQWS

Unlock exclusive brand activation opportunities at GSOF Symposium Europe 2024, happening October 1-3 in Bratislava, Slovakia! Showcase your brand, forge elite partnerships, and engage with Europe's special operations community. Customize your sponsorship package for maximum visibility, networking, and impact! Go to gsofeurope.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.