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FORCE BLUE is 501c3 nonprofit organization uniting the community of Special Operations veterans with the world of marine science and conservation for the betterment of both. FORCE BLUE is the only non-profit 501(c)(3) in the world specifically created to unite the community of Special Operations Veterans with the world of coral reef conservation for the betterment of both. More than 40 percent of
A BIG PART OF FORCE BLUE’S ALLURE is the opportunity it affords our veterans to go where very few have gone and to do what even fewer are doing.
Never was that more evident than during our Tour of Duty stop at Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary last Spring.
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A BIG PART OF FORCE BLUE'S ALLURE is the opportunity it affords our veterans to go where very few have gone and to do what even fewer are doing.
Never was that more evident than during our Tour of Duty stop at Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary last Spring.
Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Luminox
06/02/2026
OUR ADOPTED HOME of Charleston, SC and our friends at the South Carolina Aquarium welcomed our team last month for a few days of artificial reef work and a quick dip in the "Great Ocean Tank" where we had the pleasure of interacting with Aquarium occupants and visitors alike. Special thanks to our partners at The Boeing Company for making it all possible — and to our friends at Vineyard Vines for hosting us in their King St store.
Partners with South Carolina Aquarium to Build Artificial Reefs With a grant by Boeing, FORCE BLUE veterans recently joined scientists from the South Carolina Aquarium to construct a half-dozen artificial “reef cones”.
05/25/2026
05/17/2026
JOIN US AT SOF WEEK! Stop by Booth #3545 in the Community Corridor (1st Floor, Tampa Convention Center) Tuesday-Thursday! Meet our FORCE BLUE veterans and learn more about some of the exciting missions and programs we have upcoming! AND, if you are a SOF veteran who is interested in possibly joining our team, be sure to leave your contact information!
Global SOF Foundation
05/08/2026
SHOUT OUT to our friends and partners at NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
NOAA Fisheries Service Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research MATE ROV Competition Luminox for making our first 2026 Tour of Duty stop such a successful one. We'll be back!
Gray’s Reef, Great Week - FORCE BLUE, Inc FORCE BLUE kicked off its 2026 “Tour of Duty” with a week-long visit to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.
05/05/2026
BLUE RAH, NATHAN! What began last summer as a fanciful “what if?” ended this month in an amazing show of grit and determination as FORCE BLUE’s Nathan Quinn crossed the finish line at the famed Marathon de Sables in Morocco — the final road race of the “1,000K for Dr. J” campaign he began back in October.
With the goal of raising awareness for FORCE BLUE and honoring the legacy of our late teammate Wallace J. Nichols, Nathan logged over 1,000 kilometers in 11 long distance running events across four continents.
True to the tradition J began, Nathan also handed out over 1,000 blue marbles to individuals he encountered along the way — inspiring them to begin or to expand their own relationship with water.
“In six months I ran 730 waterside kilometers to spread the word about FORCE BLUE and the Blue Mind movement created by my friend Dr Wallace J Nichols,” said Nathan.
“To close out the project I flew to the Sahara desert to attempt 'the most difficult footrace in the world. The MDS is the “Sand Marathon”- 6.5 Marathons in 6.5 days with all my food and camping gear on my back. Additionally, they asked me to carry a radio and med pack to serve as one of 12 running medics on my 170 mile journey. Stage 4 was 62 miles of sand dunes and jagged rocks and gave me more than enough time to listen to the audiobook of BLUE MIND one more time. The desert has a way of reminding you how wonderful it can be to stare out at an endless ocean, or across a beautiful lake.
1000k is a long way to go, but we're just getting started. The Blue Mind movement has many more miles in it and FORCE BLUE has dozens of upcoming projects, I look forward to helping both whenever I can. Thanks to all that ran with me, donated, or helped to spread the word- I am grateful for your help and I wish you water.”
05/04/2026
CALLING ALL CHARLESTONIANS and CHARLESTON VISITORS! Join us next Friday (5/15) for a meet-n-greet at the Vineyard Vines store on King St. Say hello to our Special Operations veterans and learn about some of the important work FORCE BLUE is doing in the Low Country!
04/23/2026
DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE that the amazing Krista Simpson Anderson has joined FORCE BLUE's Board of Advisors! BLUE RAH, Krista! 💙
Gold Star Advocate Joins Board of Advisors We're proud to announce that one of the nation’s leading advocates for military families and Gold Star survivors, Krista Simpson Anderson, has joined the organization’s newly formed Board of Advisors.
04/21/2026
ATTENTION ALL VETERANS who are (or can be) in the Hilton Head, SC / Savannah, GA area May 1st...
As part of our upcoming Tour of Duty mission to NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, FORCE BLUE and our partners at NOAA Fisheries Service and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation would like to invite you to join us for a day of bottom fishing with Capt. Hook Fishing Charters out of Hilton Head.
We'll supply the rods & reels; you just bring your fishing prowess (and/or your ability to exaggerate)!
If you are interested, please reach out to Master Chief Gonzo ([email protected]). Spots are limited, so don't delay!
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P. O. Box 1254
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464