Honoring The Fallen. Standing With The Families.
Platoon Wave bridges the gap between silent professionals and civilian philanthropists, ensuring that the legacy of our nation's elite warriors endures through unwavering support and mission-critical funding.
Driven By Duty. Defined By Legacy.
We operate with the same quiet professionalism and relentless dedication as the elite warriors we serve.
"The true measure of a nation is how it honors its fallen and protects the families left behind in the wake of ultimate sacrifice."
Platoon Wave Leadership
Unwavering Gold Star Support
The burden of a Gold Star family is a weight carried long after the battlefield falls silent. Our primary mission is to ensure that the spouses and children of our fallen elite operators are never forgotten. Through direct-action legacy funding, we provide immediate financial relief, long-term educational scholarships, and unwavering community support. We stand beside these families with quiet professionalism, ensuring their sacrifice is honored with the dignity and respect it demands.
Tactical Mental Health Funding
The invisible wounds of combat require specialized, mission-critical intervention. We aggressively fund Veteran Mental Health & PTSD Trigger Therapy programs designed specifically for elite operators. By partnering with top-tier medical professionals and veteran self-defense programs, we provide the resources necessary to help our warriors navigate the complex transition to civilian life. Our commitment is to deliver life-saving therapy at the speed of war, ensuring no veteran fights their toughest battles alone.
Patriotic Philanthropy
We bridge the critical gap between silent professionals and high-net-worth civilian philanthropists. Through exclusive events like A Night of Honor, we offer a platform for legacy-building and profound impact. Every 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donation is a direct investment in the lives of those who have secured our freedoms. We operate with absolute transparency, ensuring that your philanthropic contributions are deployed effectively, honoring fallen warriors and strengthening the Tampa veteran community.
Our Core Tenets
Guided By Experience And Honor
Our leadership team is comprised of dedicated patriots and former operators committed to the mission.
Ron Malloy
Treasurer
Captain Ron Malloy retired after a distinguished 33-year career as a Navy SEAL Officer. With commanding tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, he led elite units including SEAL Team SEVEN and served in critical leadership roles across Naval Special Warfare. In his final tour as Director of Current Operations at U.S. Special Operations Command, he oversaw global activities supporting 7,500 personnel across 80 countries. Today, as founder of Trident Leadership, he leverages his extensive operational experience to help organizations build resilient, high-performance teams.
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Chris Kinney
Director of Operations
Chris Kinney brings the rare perspective of a Navy SEAL from both SEAL Team TWO and Naval Special Warfare Development Group. With nearly four decades of combat and security experience, he has lead missions in some of the world’s most challenging environments and trained elite Operators in close-quarters battle, hostage rescue, and long-range weapons. Beyond the battlefield, his expertise has safeguarded U.S. Embassies in over 70 countries and high profile leaders across the globe. He also serves as a speaker and motivational coach for business leaders.
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Bryon Wheeldon
Director of Philanthropy
Bryon Wheeldon served in the U.S. Navy as a weapons and security force instructor. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has spent his career sharpening both skill and strategy. Today, he leads corporate security and protection teams and serves as a speaker and motivational coach for business leaders. He also continues to teach self-defense and situational awareness.
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Dave Sears
Board Member
Dave Sears retired as a Navy Commander, serving on SEAL Teams TWO, FOUR, and Naval Special Warfare Development Group as well as Joint Commands and U.S. Special Operations Command. Today, he continues to serve as a speaker, author, and co-founder of a consultancy that helps organizations and individuals navigate the complexities of an ever-changing world.
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We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring your legacy-building contributions directly impact the mission.
Registered 501(c)(3) Charity
Platoon Wave is a fully recognized 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization. We operate with uncompromising financial transparency, ensuring that every dollar entrusted to us by our philanthropic partners is deployed directly to Gold Star families and elite combat veterans in need of critical support.
Direct-Action Funding
We guarantee that energy and funds are transferred at the speed of war. By eliminating bureaucratic overhead, we ensure that your contributions immediately fund PTSD trigger therapy, educational scholarships for Gold Star children, and emergency financial assistance for the families of fallen warriors.
Vetted Strategic Partnerships
We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the most respected organizations in the veteran support space, including the Navy SEAL Foundation and the UDT SEAL Association. These strategic alliances amplify our impact, ensuring that our mission to honor the fallen and support the living is executed flawlessly.
The Pain is Temporary. Their Sacrifice is Forever.
Stand with the families of our nation's elite warriors. Your legacy begins with their support.