My Nonprofit Reviews

The Honor Foundation (THF) is an amazing organization. As a recent graduate of Cohort 42 I can attest that this program better prepared me as I transition from a 24-year career in US Army Special Forces/Green Beret. I highlight my time in Special Forces because throughout my career I have been to numerous schools, training exercises, 12 deployments, and 27 foreign countries all of which I was fully prepared for. What I was not prepared for was my transition from the Army to civilian life. The Army has the transition assistance program, but it does not truly prepare you for the move to civilian life it only ensures you fill out all the documents needed to get out of the Army.

THF provided me the guidance and tools needed to be prepared to move into the civilian sector. While most transition programs just focus on job placement THF focuses on you on an individual level. How can you take a position when you do not even know what you want to do? That is what sets THF apart they begin with you and help you understand your, “Why.” Once they provided me with a better understanding what drives me, I was prepared to receive the needed tools to begin transition. From communication classes, story telling techniques, to resume development to just name a few. From there they assisted me by putting my Why and tools into practice with Mock Interviews and practical exercises homing in those new tools. Finally, they are partnered with world class leaders in the industry providing a Virtual Trex through corporate organizations to have a look on the inside of the company life to better understand what is out in the civilian sector. Culminating in a graduation ceremony where I was prepared to move into the next chapter of my life.

I would be remise if I did not explain what I feel was the most impactful portion of the program which was the cadre of executive coaches and THF staff who truly guided me through the program. Including my assigned mentor/coach Guy Hart of Plus Delta Partners who was the most impactful portion of the program for me. The fact that a CEO of a successful company would take hours out of his week to coach and mentor me was amazing. His insights and guidance were crucial in my preparation for my step into the civilian sector.

I will wrap this up by saying that The Honor Foundation is a great Non-Profit who truly gives Special Operations soldiers the guidance and tools needed to transition back into the world.
Froom the joke we all ask each other in the community, “What are you going to do when you grow up,” I can say now I can answer that question and I am ready for whatever is coming my way. Thank you to the Honor Foundation and all who support it.