There is a Sea of Goodwill that flows along many paths, at varying rates or speeds, which ebbs and flows into almost every community and neighborhood. The Sea of Goodwill is not a specific Department of Defense (DoD) initiative or government program, but rather a description of the desire across the country to support Service members and veterans. This paper briefly discusses the background of the Sea of Goodwill and then focuses on ideas and tasks that have a meaningful impact on building public awareness, encouraging community involvement, and promoting community services for Service members, veterans, their families, and the families of the fallen.

Authors: Captain Chris Manglicmot and Major Ed Kennedy and Colonel David W. Sutherland Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Warrior and Family Support