Army Veteran Alan Salisbury Builds Lifeline for Veterans Through Alexandria-Based Nonprofit

Whether it’s serving as a military officer or stepping up as a first responder, it takes a rare combination of dedication, resilience and heart to take on these roles. And for many of these individuals, that same drive carries over into life beyond the badge.

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Retired Army Major General Alan Salisbury has never stopped serving. After a decorated military career and a successful second chapter in the private sector, the local hero launched the Code of Support Foundation (COSF), a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans overcome the very barriers he saw too many face alone.

According to the COSF website, Salisbury co-founded the organization in 2011 to provide coordinated, personalized assistance for service members, veterans and their families—especially those facing housing instability, mental health challenges or risk of suicide. The foundation’s programs include direct case management and PATRIOTlink, a free online resource database tailored to the military community.

Prior to founding the nonprofit, Salisbury held leadership roles in the technology sector, including serving as president of U.S. operations for Learning Tree International and participating in national software policy efforts. Now, in what he calls his third career, Salisbury is also exploring philanthropic storytelling—writing children’s books and designing games while supporting charities near and dear to his heart. Across each chapter of his professional life, he’s remained committed to using his skills and leadership to give back.

Want to get involved? Visit the Code of Support Foundation website to see how you can give back.

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