Celebrating Two Decades of Service
OUR PROUD HISTORY
“All TGGF programs are provided to veterans free of charge, guaranteeing they attain a thorough sense of closure.”
~ Robert BALL, 91st Bomb Group (POW) Ambassador
THE FORMATION (2002)
Established in 2002 by Australian Timothy Davis, this initiative serves as a personal tribute to the valiant soldiers who fought alongside his grandfather during World War II. The accounts of collective sacrifice, wherein Australians and Americans have fought alongside each other since the First World War, united by a common objective, serve as clear exemplifications of the camaraderie between the two nations. Davis noted that many veterans, eager to honor their military service, expressed a desire to return but were hindered by insufficient financial resources. Consequently, he founded the organization to address this deficiency and provide essential assistance to combat veterans of all generations, with a focus on their reintegration into former areas of conflict. This aid aims to provide necessary solace, validation, and encouragement to assist veterans in managing the emotional and psychological difficulties faced following military service.
THE FIRST DECADE -
The organization achieved significant milestones during its first ten years of operation. Designed exclusively for World War II veterans, we developed a comprehensive global platform that aids their reintegration into former battlefields, providing an essential venue for sharing their service experiences. Our primary objective was to bring those distinguished veterans back to significant battle sites, aiming to offer vital resources that enhance their quality of life after service. We specifically focused on return initiatives linked to significant World War II events such as Bomber Command in England, Normandy in France, and programs in the Pacific Islands of Wake, Midway, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and Bougainville. These programs are fundamental components of our military repatriation initiatives that continue to be executed today.
THE SECOND DECADE -
The organization has made significant progress in the repatriation of World War II veterans, focusing particularly on reunification and conflict resolution among former adversaries.The organization established Connecting Generations, a direct initiative designed to empower underprivileged youth to emulate the experiences of heroes alongside war veterans. This intergenerational program enables participants to cultivate a deep comprehension of the historical importance of the conflict. Before the COVID pandemic, Davis launched battlefield repatriation programs in Southeast Asia, backed by a global consortium. These programs seek to aid Vietnam veterans desiring to return to Vietnam devoid of political unrest and to recuperate from combat-related injuries. The Vietnam programs are designed for combat veterans who are affiliated with military units and are seeking resolution and closure through peaceful dialogue and reconciliation with their former adversaries.
THE MEMORY ENDURES -
The men and women who fought to defeat Hitler, Mussolini and Japanese militarism are quickly and quietly passing away. In fact, most are already gone. As the World War II generation declined, the concept was formulated, resulting in the establishment of the Center of International Studies, an extraordinary global leadership institution designed to preserve the legacy of the World War II generation for posterity. The consortium developed a comprehensive curriculum that offers ongoing opportunities for initiatives targeting combat-wounded veterans experiencing battle fatigue or PTSD, aimed at fostering a sense of purpose. Additionally, the Connecting Generation platform seeks to offer a transformative healing experience that transcends successive generations. The facility is the sole independent program beyond the territorial limits of the United States that offers support to veterans experiencing substantial psychological and emotional difficulties. By prioritizing the welfare of former combat veterans, the institution offers essential information and support to help others regain a revitalized sense of purpose. The consortium does this without placing any financial burden on the veterans and their families, who have faced the challenges of war during their transition from military to civilian life.
THE NEXT GENERATION -
The consortium has formulated a 25-year strategy to provide continuous assistance to veterans of the Cold War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan conflicts, considering the dwindling population of World War II veterans. This strategy aims to acknowledge a generation striving to address and alleviate the psychological and emotional challenges they face as they take on the responsibilities of our nation's senior veterans.The proposed strategy aims to promote peace and harmony among military veterans from various factions, while also enhancing interpersonal relations between the involved nations, independent of governmental influence. This philanthropic framework offers a secure and protected basis for charitable endeavors and business operations. The objective is to attain reconciliation as a permanent legacy of the sacrifices made by those who have fallen on both sides.
Our Esteemed Partners
The invaluable contributions of our esteemed benefactors are crucial to the successful implementation of our endeavors. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the numerous individuals, corporations, clubs, organizations, and foundations who have generously supported us in the past and continue to provide their assistance in the future.
