Who are we?
We are different than your average.
We are the Special Forces Shield Maidens.
We are the Women Behind the Green Berets.
Have you heard about our #ODAyyyeee?
Our 501(c)(3) non-profit is comprised of women representing 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 19th, 20th Special Forces Groups, and all other unique Green Beret assignments, as well as veteran and retired SF. We are wives, sisters, mothers, daughters, and Gold Stars. The Special Forces Shield Maidens established to operate independently within the Green Beret community, developing our own programs, missives, and guidelines. We love to partner with and collaborate alongside other amazing charities, and our group maintains The Green Standard, an unparalleled level of excellence above a gold standard. Our administrative team is 100% volunteer-run, and 100% of donations and proceeds go directly back to our charity’s mission. We believe that caring for the Special Forces spouse is paramount to the fortitude of the Special Forces soldier.
The Special Forces Shield Maidens are diverse and talented in their own right. Our job titles include: mother • grandmother • physician assistant • realtor • certified registered nurse anesthetist • director of homeschooling community • Rodan & Fields consultant • registered nurse • firefighter • paramedic • photographer • crafter • customer success manager • law enforcement officer • pharmacist • hockey mom • professional makeup artist • small business owner of a women's boutique • director • sales consultant • design strategist • clinical pharmacy technician • litigation paralegal • ordained minister • triage nurse • accountant • Etsy store owner • owner of bridal boutique • licensed social worker • yoga teacher • technical writer • graduate student • military transition specialist • director of product and technology launch • higher education development officer • domestic violence probation officer • marketing consultant • government translation project manager • mechanical engineer • nonprofit administrator • critical care registered nurse/nurse manager • speech language pathologist • behavioral clinician • risk analyst • author • communications director • associate director at nonprofit • financial planning professional • registered investment advisor and broker • recreation therapist for inpatient adult psychiatric unit • float nurse • vegetation management supervisor for clean energy provider • business systems analyst • Navy service member • virtual piano instructor • artist • travel agent • flight nurse • domestic engineer • high school teacher • surgical technician • labor and postpartum doula • co-owner of brewery • executive officer for veterans' nonprofit • basic home firearm safety instructor • director of operations for SOF nonprofit • preschool teacher • automotive service and repair industry expert • vice-president at maritime corporation • chapter director for military nonprofit • nutritional therapy practitioner • economic analyst • operating room registered nurse.
The Special Forces Shield Maidens are amazing, diverse, talented, and unified as the backbone of the Green Beret family and community. We are proud Americans.