About Steve Stratton
Steve Stratton started his military career at the White House Communications Agency supporting the needs of President’s Ford and Carter, Vice President’s Rockefeller and Mondale and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. His work took him around the world introducing him to new cultures, ways of thinking, and the various agencies tasked with projecting and protecting American interests abroad. The jump to the US Secret Service was an easy transition but after several years and an election campaign, Steve left for the commercial sector.
Steve was awarded his Green Beret in 1986. From the 80’s through 2000 he deployed with 20th Special Forces on counter-drug and training missions in the SOUTHCOM region. His civilian contractor time includes support for USCENTCOM, USSOCOM, and several intelligence agencies. Today he is retired but advising cyber security companies that support the warfighter and intelligence community. When he is not writing, you can find him mountain biking, trout fishing, or hunting in Colorado.
His first novel, Shadow Tier, was named a 2023 Bronze Medal winner by the Military Writers Society of America.
Steve’s Charities
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Should a Special Forces Operator parent make the ultimate sacrifice, Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) will be by the side of their surviving spouse and children. Our commitment is to ensure every child of fallen Special Operations Personnel receives a college education. As of November 2020, our expanded program eligibility now includes children of ALL Medal of Honor recipients as well.
We ensure academic success through much more than simply a tuition check. Special Operations Warrior Foundation takes a “cradle to career” approach: providing students with tools for educational success, including preschool funding, academic counseling, private tutoring, funding for private K–12 education, programs designed for children with special needs, college planning, coaching and mentoring, and college-to-career transition. We are committed to funding the education of nearly 1,000 children, with 37 of those being children of Medal of Honor Recipients. Unfortunately, there will be more families in the future that require our support. We will be there for them.
