We Are First There in providing support to the Combat Control community.

We provide care and support to our Air Force's Special Tactics Combat Controllers, their families and other members of the military community through our First There programs, and through partnerships with similar charitable organizations. When their families face hardship, when veterans need a lifeline, or when quiet professionals carry unseen wounds—we’re First There.

When TSgt Jack Fanning faced a devastating spinal injury, your support helped us secure a specialized Clinitron bed for an entire year—and a new vehicle to meet his transportation needs.

Recently when the Conner family faced a medical emergency, we helped raise $30,000 to support to the family.

When the Friedman family faced a medical emergency with their son, your generosity allowed us to step in and help carry the burden.

We’ve been there for Larry Matson, a retired Combat Controller, to make sure he was supported in a time of need.

We’ve covered temporary housing costs for an active-duty CCT whose home was overtaken by toxic mold, ensuring his family had a safe place to stay.

We’ve been the sole sponsor of resiliency retreats for the 21st and 22nd Special Tactics Squadrons—giving these warriors a space to decompress, reconnect, and heal.

And we proudly support every graduation ceremony for the 352d Special Warfare Training Squadron, honoring the next generation of STOs, CCTs, and SRs as they earn their place in this elite brotherhood.

But we don’t just support Combat Controllers in the present—we also preserve their legacy for the future.

We invest in the history of Combat Control by capturing and sharing the untold stories of heroism, sacrifice, and service—from acts of valor on the battlefield to lifesaving humanitarian missions across the globe. Through video interviews, memorials, and historical projects, we ensure their contributions are never forgotten.

This is who we are. This is what your gift makes possible.Every dollar ensures we can continue showing up—for the warriors who never hesitate to do the same.

We are First There for Combat Controllers

By Combat Control Foundation

We are First There for Combat Controllers

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