The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), 160th SOAR (A) headquartered at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, is the world’s most elite night-operating aviation force. These Special Operations Forces are exceptionally well-trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions in all environments, anywhere in the world, day or night, with unparalleled precision. They are commonly called the Night Stalkers because of their ability to strike undetected during night-time operations.

The Night Stalker Foundation’s (NSF) original mission was to provide fInancial assistance for higher education endeavors of the Soldiers and Families of the 160th SOAR (A). Over the last ten years, the Foundation has awarded over $1.4 million in college scholarships. Most Scholarships are awarded in the name of a fallen Soldier of the unit, to recognize the ultimate sacrifce each made in service to the country.

The courageous actions of Night Stalkers around the world have significant impacts on the Family. Soldiers may deploy on two hours notice and Families often do not know when their loved ones will return, with real concern for their livelihood. Continuous deployment since 9-11 takes a toll on all involved.

Since 2019, The NSF expanded its focus to more than college scholarships. The Foundation hired a Family Resiliency Coordinator to educate Night Stalkers and their families about military, veteran, and commercially available programs that promote resiliency. We’ve also created an endowment that will grow and provide fInancial support for future foundation programs. Additionally, NSF Board of Directors is working directly with 160th SOAR (A) leadership to support and fund quality programs that help Soldiers transitioning to the civilian sector. All funds raised will be used to support soldiers and families of the 160th SOAR (A).