The Special Operations Memorial Foundation is honored to pay tribute to Special Operations forces in the upcoming MINT 400 Military Challenge, a 400-mile off-road race in the desert surrounding Las Vegas.
We are the first and only joint memorial preserving the legacy of all Special Operations personnel from all branches of service. The memorial was created and is maintained through the contributions made by relatives of Special Operations personnel, Special Operations fraternal organizations, active duty service members and civilians.
ABOUT THE MEMORIAL
Special Operations Forces are considered the military’s elite – Army Rangers, Green Berets, and Navy SEALs among others. The Special Operations Memorial Foundation is about honoring the people and the stories that breathe life into those granite walls. The black stone observes and promotes the Special Operations heritage and the legacy that these Special Operators exemplified during their service to the nation.
Much like the Special Forces are known as “quiet professionals,” the memorial is quietly tucked away on MacDill Air Force Base. It’s a spear-shaped monument with gradually sloping walls. The names of Special Operations Forces many killed in action are scribed on the walls. At the tip of the spear is the Wall of Honor where the names of Special Operations Forces who have been awarded the Medal of Honor or Victoria Cross are etched into the black granite. Three flags fly above, the American Flag, the MIA/POW Flag and the Special Operations Command Flag.
At the monument’s center is a bronze statue of a Special Operation Forces member – weapon in hand – ever vigilant watching over his teammates and honoring those brave men, their sacrifices and selflessness.