Mission

The Platoon Wave exists to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community and their beloved Gold Star Families. We are driven by a heartfelt commitment to stand beside our nation’s warriors—Active Duty, Retired, and Veterans—and to provide critical support and funding to the most effective and current efforts of existing 501(c)(3) as well as direct support when needed to ensure their legacies are remembered, their sacrifices are never forgotten, and their Families are never left behind!

Our Story

To honor and remember our fallen Special Operations Warriors, a select team of Navy SEALs, Army Special Operators, Naval Special Warfare personnel, Veterans, and devoted civilian patriots came together to form The Platoon Wave.

Our story began in 2020 during the Tampa Bay Frogman Swim. Determined to honor our brothers in arms, our founder assembled a team to execute a live maritime tactical movement. In full combat gear—body armor, rucksacks, weapons, fins, totaling 50–60 pounds—they swam across 3.5 miles of grueling open water.  

What followed was not just an Over-The-Beach (OTB) landing in front of hundreds of supporters, it was a grassroots movement to provide critical support and funds to those in need at the speed of war. This was never about the swim. It’s always been about fundraising to provide critical support to SOF warriors and their families - carrying their legacy forward—mile by mile, wave by wave.

This mission was more than a physical feat—it was a tribute.

The pain we endure is temporary.

Their sacrifice is forever.

ALL IN, ALL THE TIME

What We Do

Since that first mission, The Platoon Wave has remained dedicated to serving our nation’s Warriors and Gold Star Families.

Our ‘Wave’ transfers donor’s energy – money, time, connections – in a targeted way that is flexible and responsive. We selectively amplify the most effective programs in existing 501(c)(3)s as well as provide direct support when needed, ensuring no one falls in the cracks and no one is left behind. To this end,  we host and participate in events that:

• Raise national awareness for the SOF and Gold Star communities.

• Provide healing through “Trigger Therapy” range days.

• Offer situational awareness and self-defense training.

• Bring together warriors, families, and supporters through sporting events and community gatherings.

Join the Mission

Whether you’re a Veteran, active-duty service member, family member, or patriot who wants to help—there’s a place for you in the Platoon Wave. Stand with us. Support the mission. Never forget.