Our Mission
The Semper Fi Community Task Force is a 501(c)3 organization that supports and assists our Heroes – Veterans, Military, First Responders, and their families, and Gold Star families – through direct engagement programs, and community service and action.
Assist Veterans and First Responders Locally
Our mission is locally focused on military Veterans and first responders in North Alabama, specifically Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Madison, and the surrounding areas. Approximately 70% of first responders in the Greater Huntsville area are also military Veterans.
Heroes’ Week 2025 Announcement
Heroes’ Week 2025 Kicks Off Thursday, November 7, with our Welcome events at the Huntsville International Airport and the Westin Hotel – Bridge Street.
For Immediate Release:
August 14, 2025
Jennifer Holliday | Media Liaison | stratcomm@semperfictf.org | 912.318.3897
- Heroes’ Welcome Events: Friday, November 7 @ 3:15 PM, Huntsville International Airport and @ 4:00 PM, Westin Hotel – Bridge Street
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Semper Fi Community Task Force (SFCTF) of North Alabama is proud to announce it is hosting the 18th Annual Heroes’ Week, to be conducted November 7-12, 2025. The SFCTF all-volunteer staff is excited to host our guests – military and first responder Heroes, and their spouses or caregivers.
These Heroes represent various branches of the military and will come from across our Country to enjoy a week of camaraderie and recognition. Heroes’ Week provides a unique opportunity for the Tennessee Valley/Northern Alabama Community to show its deep appreciation and recognition to these men and women for their humbling sacrifices while defending our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy each day.
Our guests will be honored with Welcome Ceremonies at the Huntsville International Airport and the Westin Hotel. Other events throughout the week include a parade of boats on Lake Guntersville, as well as lunches, dinners, and special entertainment hosted by local organizations, churches, and sponsors.
Guests will be greeted by a variety of local community and military leaders as they walk through a flag line supported by the Patriot Guard Riders and extended by many community members, community partners, and volunteers. We invite the community, our community partners, volunteers, and the media to join us at the Huntsville International Airport on Friday, November 7, to welcome our guests. Please arrive by 2:45 pm so we are all in place before our guests proceed through the flag line.
Following the Welcome Ceremony, our guests will be given a full law enforcement and motorcycle escort to the Westin Hotel at Bridge Street, where they will receive another welcome from more members of the community, as well as additional community partners and volunteers.
The subsequent welcome opportunity at the Westin has an estimated start time of 4:00 PM. Please arrive by 3:30PM or earlier.
Be advised that all times are subject to change due to the nature of air travel. Members of the media are asked to contact Jennifer Holliday as listed above or Roseanna Cox, Community Relations Lead, at ohstx2step@yahoo.com.
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The Semper Fi Community Task Force is a 501(c)3 non-profit all-service, all-volunteer organization. Task Force members apply the core values of courage, honor, and commitment to their community in support of Veterans, military, first responders, their families, and Gold Star families. We assist the military-connected community through direct engagement programs, community service, and action. Our five (4) signature programs are Heroes’ Week, Semper Fi Racing, Veteran Outreach, and Youth Engagement. Learn more about the Semper Fi Community Task Force at semperfictf.org.
Please Note Our Nomination Process:
Military nominees are vetted and nominated by the individual services’ warrior transition units such as the US Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2P) and its Warrior Care and Transition Units (WCTUs), the Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR) and its Wounded Warrior Battalion East (WWBn-E) and Wounded Warrior Battalion West (WWBn-W), the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2P), and the US Navy Wounded Warrior Program for the Navy and Coast Guard (NWWP, formerly known as Safe Harbor). First responders are also vetted and nominated through similar organizations.
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The Semper Fi Community Task Force does not discriminate against the people it serves based on their race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, citizenship status, military service, pregnancy or any other federal, state or locally protected characteristic.