Lockheed Martin Expands 25Forward Partnerships
Lockheed Martin has extended its 25Forward initiative to 11 organizations supporting September 11 preservation, veterans, and disaster response.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Military Jobs
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Lockheed Martin announced new and expanded partnerships with 11 organizations under its 25Forward initiative. The five-year, US$25 million program was launched in September 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Why it matters
The initiative focuses on preserving September 11 history and lessons from military service while supporting veterans and disaster-response efforts across the United States. The expansion broadens the program's reach beyond its initial launch commitments.
The 25Forward program totals US$25 million over five years, with an initial US$10 million contribution directed to the Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center. Lockheed Martin has expanded its partnerships to 11 organizations, but the allocation of the remaining funds has not been detailed.
The players
Lockheed Martin
A major American aerospace and defense company with approximately 114,000 employees that funds the 25Forward initiative.
Team Rubicon
A nonprofit organization that brings military veterans and volunteers together for disaster response and recovery work.
Scholarship America
A nonprofit organization that administers scholarship programs, including the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund under this initiative.
The details
The partner organizations include 9/11 Day, the Air Commando Heritage Foundation, Conservation Legacy, Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, the Pentagon Memorial Fund, Scholarship America through the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, and Team Rubicon. The initiative supports memorial preservation, scholarships, and veteran-led disaster response.
Timeline
September 11 marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks that the initiative was launched to commemorate.
Lockheed Martin launched 25Forward in September 2026.
On November 2, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced the expanded partnerships.
Industry Dynamics
Corporate funding of September 11 memorials, from the Pentagon Memorial to the Flight 93 National Memorial, has become a recurring form of private support for federal and state commemorative sites. Lockheed Martin's five-year commitment follows that pattern while adding veteran-focused and disaster-response partners.
For veterans and military families, the program offers scholarships through the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund and volunteer pathways through Team Rubicon. Readers interested in these opportunities can look to the named partner organizations directly.
The takeaway
Corporate partnerships are increasingly tied to veteran and military-family support, creating more pathways for service members to access education and volunteer work. Those seeking these benefits should review partner organization programs directly.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Themachinemaker.
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