Celebrating Two Decades of Service
OUR PROUD HISTORY
“All TGGF programs are offered to veterans at no cost, ensuring they achieve a comprehensive sense of closure.”
~ Robert BALL, 91st Bomb Group (POW) Ambassador
THE FORMATION (2002)
Founded in 2002 by Australian Timothy Davis, this organization represents a personal homage to the courageous soldiers who served with his grandfather during World War II. The narratives of collective sacrifice, in which Australians and Americans have fought together since the First World War for a shared objective, exemplify the camaraderie between the two nations. Davis, on a mission to honor his family's legacies from two world wars, observed that many veterans, eager to commemorate their military service, expressed a desire to return places of service but encountered challenges due to insufficient financial resources. He established the organization to rectify this deficiency and offer critical support to combat veterans across generations, emphasizing their reintegration into previous conflict zones. This aid seeks to offer essential support, affirmation, and motivation to help veterans navigate the emotional and psychological challenges encountered after military service.
THE FIRST DECADE -
The organization reached notable milestones in its initial decade of operation. We developed a comprehensive global platform specifically for World War II veterans, facilitating their reintegration into former battlefields and serving as a venue for sharing their service experiences. The primary objective was to return distinguished veterans to significant battle sites throughout the Pacific and European theaters, with the aim of providing essential resources to improve their post-service quality of life. The curriculum focuses on return initiatives related to significant World War II events, encompassing Bomber Command in England, the Normandy invasion in France, various battlefields across North Africa and Italy, operations in Germany, and engagements in the Pacific Islands, including Wake, Midway, the Solomon Islands, Iwo Jima, New Guinea, Okinawa, and Bougainville. During the initial decade, we visited every significant Battlefield with living veterans, with the exception of the Aleutian Islands.
THE SECOND DECADE -
The organization achieved notable advancements in the repatriation of World War II veterans, promoting reunification and conflict resolution among former adversaries. Initiatives were launched at the request of veterans to interact with the former adversary, resulting in the establishment of the Connecting Generations initiative. This program aims to involve younger generations in witnessing living history by accompanying and shadowing veterans during our global programs. This intergenerational program enables participants to cultivate a deep comprehension of the historical importance of the conflict, again, all at no-cost to all partictpants. Prior to the COVID pandemic, Davis extended the battlefield repatriation programs into Southeast Asia, supported by a global coalition aimed at assisting combat veterans in returning to Vietnam without political complications, as well as addressing combat-related health issues and seeking resolution from their service experiences. Advocated by veterans of World War II and Korea, this program focuses on combat units, aiming for resolution and closure together as a final testament to those who did not return, achieved through peaceful discussion and reconciliation with 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 for International Studies, an extraordinary global leadership institution designed to preserve the legacy of the WWII generation for posterity. The institution created a detailed curriculum that provides continuous opportunities for educational initiatives focused on combat-wounded veterans facing battle fatigue or PTSD, with the objective of promoting a sense of purpose. We designed the Connecting Generation programs to offer a transformative healing experience that encompasses multiple generations. The facility is the only independent program outside the territorial limits of the United States that provides assistance to veterans facing significant psychological and emotional challenges. The institution prioritizes the welfare of former combat veterans by providing essential information and support to assist them in regaining a renewed sense of purpose. The institution operates without imposing any financial burden on veterans and their families, who encounter challenges during their transition from military to civilian life.
THE NEXT GENERATION -
Together with the parent organization, we have formulated a 25-year strategy to provide continuous support to veterans of the Cold War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan conflicts, while considering the diminishing population of World War II veterans. This strategy aims to identify a generation engaged in addressing and alleviating the challenges related to the responsibilities of caring for senior veterans in the nation. The proposed strategy aims to promote peace and harmony among military veterans from various factions, while also enhancing interpersonal relations between the involved nations, free from governmental influence. This philanthropic framework establishes a robust basis for charitable activities and business operations. We pursue reconciliation as a permanent homage to those who have fallen from all 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.
