The mission of the Soldiers to Statesmen Foundation is advocacy and action based nonprofit whose mission is to serve the United States veteran community. The advocacy based element of the Soldiers to States mission centers around fostering awareness of the challenges facing United States veterans, particularly those that are returning from combat tours overseas. The action based element of the Soldiers to Statesmen mission seeks to provide mental, emotional, academic, professional and financial support to United States servicemen and women who are looking to continue their service to the United States. More specifically the Soldiers to Statesmen Foundation exists to facilitate the self-actualization those United States servicemen and women who are looking to further their academic development in disciplines conducive to preparation for public office as a means to optimally effect public policy that aggressively pursues United States national interests.