WHY IT MATTERS TAKE ACTION ABOUT COVID-19 RESPONSE DONATE FEATURED | THE AMERICAN SPIRIT FROM MARINE CORPS TO SPIRIT OF AMERICA PROGRAM MANAGER November 24, 2021 After studying anthropology in college, Dillon wanted to work directly with local populations to help solve mutual security challenges. He joined the US Marine Corps where he served for over six years. After transitioning out of service, Dillon read The Accidental Guerrilla by David Kilcullen, a Spirit of America Advisory Board member. Kilcullen’s vision of “population-centric” counterinsurgency strategy, aimed at protecting and building alliances with local communities, appealed to Dillon. He was drawn to Spirit of America, a nonprofit that puts Kilcullen’s concept into practice and makes it a reality. As a Program Manager for the Asia-Pacific region, Dillon gets to work with motivated Americans and global partners to build relationships and tackle the root causes of instability every day. While in the field, Dillon engages with our international allies and demonstrates that America is a responsive and reliable partner. URGENT NEEDS Support Afghan evacuees in Albania Using Music to Build Partnership Help strengthen the US-Moldova partnership by improving rural communities Help U.S. Embassy personnel support Bulgaria’s 101st Alpinist Regiment 3033 Wilson Blvd. Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22201-3868 QUICK LINKS PROJECTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT US PRESS FINANCIALS DONATE BLOG JOBS FAQ PRIVACY & COOKIES FOLLOW US JOIN OUR MAILING LIST No endorsement of Spirit of America by the US Department of Defense, Department of State, or US personnel is intended or implied. “You don't have to wear a uniform to serve the nation.™” and “Patriotism without politics.™” are trademarked by Spirit of America.