Designated by Congress to build the Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall to honor those who have served in our Nation's longest war.
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Krista Simpson Anderson lost her husband, SSG Michael Harrison Simpson, five days after an IED attack in Afghanistan in 2013.
Gold Star families have had no permanent place on the National Mall to remember or heal. This Memorial changes that.
Read more: bit.ly/3J5IZjR
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From day one, our mission has been to listen to the warrior culture that emerged from this conflict, give voice to those who lived it, & ensure their experiences helped shape what this Memorial would become. Read our full statement below & take our survey: bit.ly/4xjZTTU
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In the days and weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing more about the initial design concept and meaning behind the GWOT Memorial.
One of the most important questions is how we will honor the fallen. Watch to see how we will ensure every sacrifice is remembered and no one is left behind.
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Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation retweeted
Jun 10
An early look at the @GWOTMF memorial planned for Washington, D.C, released today.
It's planned on what are now athletic fields at the corner of Henry Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue, near the Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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RT @BarrettBogue: .@GWOTMF absolutely knocked it out of the park; it's an instant icon. The interactive footprints, the steel, and the orie…
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Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation retweeted
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (@GWOTMF) has released the design concept for the GWOT Memorial which will be built on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Full announcement video here: youtu.be/qMbJt0-hHNg
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Today, we took the next step in our design process & unveiled the initial design concept to the world. Thanks to our Honorary Chair, President George W. Bush, for helping us mark this special milestone. Missed today's live event? Watch here: bit.ly/4exaCTo @TheBushCenter
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We’re going live in 10 minutes! 🚨
Join us for the Initial Design Concept Reveal and be among the first to see this historic vision for the future Global War on Terrorism Memorial. You won’t want to miss this moment. Watch here: bit.ly/4exaCTo
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Witness history today!
The initial design concept for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Memorial is being unveiled in just a few hours.
Watch live at 10 AM ET: bit.ly/4exaCTo
Tag someone who should also join the virtual livestream.
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Join us TOMORROW at 10 AM ET for the live virtual unveiling of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial initial design concept.
Haven't registered yet? Sign up now at gwotmf.org/rsvp.
If you can't attend, register anyway and we'll send you the recording afterward.
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GWOTMF Honorary Chair, President George W. Bush, joins us via pre-recorded message on 6/10 as we publicly unveil the Memorial initial design concept.
As Commander in Chief following 9/11, he led our Nation through the opening chapter of the GWOT.
RSVP: gwotmf.org/rsvp
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The Official GWOTMF Flag is now in the shop!
Every flag funds the Memorial. Every flag means another household standing for those who answered the call after 9/11.
Show us where yours flies. Tag us and we'll repost.
Shop now: bit.ly/4uWFBOm
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Our Chief of Staff, Jennifer Ballou, attended the American Music Awards with her husband, Omari, as guests of @USAA. They joined fellow Gold Star families for a meaningful Memorial Day weekend honoring service, sacrifice, and legacy.
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One week from today, an event years in the making! 🚨
The initial design concept for the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial will be revealed. Join us live June 10 at 10am ET. Register: bit.ly/42LdMMI
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We joined our ally @VetsandPlayers (MVP) at their 4th Annual Champions of Change Gala bringing together veterans and former athletes facing the same after-the-uniform challenge.
Grateful to MVP Co-Founder and GWOTMF Board of Advisor member @nateboyer37 for the invite!
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We don't call it a disorder. We never have.
Post-traumatic stress is a natural response to war not a flaw in the person who experienced it.
Watch the complete conversation: bit.ly/4e0NxHu
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GWOTMF CEO, Michael Rodríguez, and Gold Star Child Fellow, Nahsir Knight-Bell, attended the @FreedomAlliance Defender of Freedom Gala. Our Johnny Micheal Spann Ally presented Honorable Sam Brown with the 2026 Defender of Freedom Award.
A night full of gratitude and good company!
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6.10.26 at 10 AM ET.
For the first time, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial design concept will be unveiled live publicly.
RSVP: gwotmf.org/rsvp
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For more than two decades, men, women, and their families have chosen country over self in the Global War on Terrorism. Their belief and their courage must be remembered.
It is for all of them that we will build a Memorial honoring their valor. 🇺🇸
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Ruck 26.2 miles at your own pace during the last week of May.
10% of every @GORUCK Anti-Virtual Ruck signup builds the GWOT Memorial.
Who are you rucking for?
Sign up: bit.ly/42HldEy
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