Goodwill of Southern Nevada Hosted Air War College International Delegation

25 students from professional military university tour headquarters and warehouse

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Mar. 1, 2024) – On February 29, Goodwill of Southern Nevada hosted a delegation of senior officers from the United States Air Force’s Air War College (AWC) during their visit to Las Vegas. AWC, which emphasizes the employment of air, space, and cyberspace in joint operations, learned about the nonprofit’s mission, operations, local community impact, and employment programs that aid veterans and their families during their transition from military to civilian life as well as career advancement for active military spouses.

“It is an honor to have the Air War College choose our organization for in-person study during their visit to Las Vegas,” said Rick Neal, president and CEO of Goodwill of Southern Nevada. “I am proud to showcase our organization’s regional impact and the behind-the-scenes work that makes it possible. Across the country, Goodwill is a pillar of the community offering budget-friendly clothing and household items, career opportunities at their retail stores, and free services centered around career coaching and professional training in a broad range of industries,

During their visit, students from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia learned how Goodwill’s social enterprise business model fuels high-impact programs that help people secure meaningful employment, train people for thriving careers, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

“Each year, the U.S. Air Force invites partner nation officers to attend the Air War College with the goal of strengthening international relations,” said Colonel Anthony Sampson, Associate Dean of Faculty, Air War College and Air University Cyber Chair. “International Air War College students travel to visit some U.S. cities to visit governmental and private organizations to gain an appreciation of America's political, military, and economic systems along with American culture. Visiting Goodwill of Southern Nevada exposes international students to the importance of nonprofits in American society and captures the value Americans place on giving their personal time and resources in support of important causes.”