The wives, survivors, and caregivers of Green Berets are ‘the Quiet Professionals behind the Quiet Professionals,’ with needs as unique as those of their soldiers. The Steel Mags program, exclusive to the Green Beret Foundation, provides them with the unconditional support, access to critical resources, advocacy, and experienced guidance that they need in order to build successful and thriving lives for themselves and their families. As the wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of Green Berets, the Steel Mags embody the warrior ethos as they face life’s challenges and adversity head-on.

The DOL Scholarship is awarded to children of Green Berets who are pursuing their undergraduate degree. The Scholarship is intended to be used solely for tuition. Applicants must be a child of a US Army Special Forces soldier. Children of U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers killed in action are not eligible for this scholarship.

The Athena Scholarship is awarded to spouses of Green Berets who are pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degree. The Scholarship is intended to be used solely for tuition. Applicants must be the spouse of a current or former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier.

We are proud to honor the outstanding contributions and unwavering support of our Green Beret spouses. If you are a Green Beret spouse or know someone who is, we invite you to nominate them for our annual Spouse of the Year award.

This award recognizes the incredible dedication, resilience, and sacrifice of our Green Beret spouses. Whether it's supporting their partner through deployments, volunteering in their community, or advocating for the needs of the Special Forces community, our spouses play an essential role in our mission.

To nominate your Green Beret spouse, please click on the link below and provide a brief statement explaining why they deserve to be recognized as Spouse of the Year. The last day of submissions is May 31st, 2023. Prizes include: Green Beret Foundation Spouse of the Year Plaque and Prize Pack including - GBF swag and gift card, and an exclusive invite to a Green Beret Foundation event.