The Best Defense Foundation is dedicated to honoring and supporting veterans through programs that foster closure, camaraderie, and commemoration. Key initiatives include the Battlefield Return Program, which allows veterans to revisit sites where they served, enabling reflection and shared connection. The foundation also supports special forces veterans’ post-service journeys through the Stronghold Transition Program, which provides critical resources and guidance for veterans transitioning into civilian life, focusing on mental and physical rehabilitation .
In addition, the Education Initiative works to ensure that younger generations understand and appreciate the sacrifices of veterans, fostering awareness and respect through historical education and outreach. Founded by former NFL linebacker Donnie Edwards, the Best Defense Foundation emphasizes respect, remembrance, and comprehensive support for those who served to protect our freedoms.