By: Cadie Hopkins
WASHINGTON DC – September 1, 2025: The Command Purpose Foundation welcomes new Board Member Samuel “Bo” Mahaney, Major General, USAF (Ret.), and a man who currently wears many hats: Director of the Missouri S&T Armed Forces Research Institute, Missouri S&T Trustee & Professor of History, Political Science, and Leadership, and the President of Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization.
A decorated Air Force pilot and lifelong educator, Bo was inspired to join the Command Purpose board by a simple desire: to help. “I am most excited to help the organization help others, and seek resources so CP can broaden its reach,” he said.
Bo’s dream dinner guest? Harriet Tubman—a woman who redefined bravery as a fearless abolitionist, conductor on the Underground Railroad, spy, scout, nurse, and a Civil War hero. “She made around 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends, using the Underground Railroad,” he explained. “She played a key role in the Combahee River Raid, where she helped free over 700 enslaved people, making her one of the first women to lead a military operation in U.S. history.” An incredible legacy, indeed.
About The Command Purpose Foundation
The Command Purpose Foundation helps bridge the gap between military and civilian life through structured introspection, meaningful engagement, and a values-based community. CP’s flagship program is a three-month hybrid experience designed for women and veteran leaders seeking to rediscover their purpose during moments of transition.
Learn more at: commandpurpose.org.