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I Have Your Back by Tom Sileo

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I Have Your Back tells the extraordinary life story of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, tracing his journey from Staten Island to the battlefields of Afghanistan, where his courage and selflessness would define a legacy felt far beyond the moment of his sacrifice. Written by acclaimed author Tom Sileo, the book offers an intimate … Read more

🏃‍♂️ 2026 SSG Michael Ollis 5K Registration Now Available

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Celebrating 10 Years of Honor and a Historic Medal of Honor Upgrade Please join us for the 10th Annual SSG Michael Ollis 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026.Registration is now open: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/Ollis This year’s race marks a powerful milestone. What began a decade ago as a tribute to Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis … Read more

I Have Your Back Book Tour information

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Listed below are dates and locations where Tom Sileo will be signing Michael’s book: “I Have Your Back” I Have Your Back Tour 9781250286116 I HAVE YOUR BACKBOOK TOUR Saturday, May 25:Honor Brewing CompanySterling, VA, 5 p.m. Monday, June 3:The BookMark ShoppeBrooklyn, NY, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4:Flagship BreweryStaten Island, NY, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June … Read more

SSG Ollis Foundation & Kiwanis Club lay Wreaths Across America at St. Mary’s Cemetery

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16 December, 2023: The SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation, in a poignant collaboration with The Verrazano Chapter of the Kiwanis Club and Wreaths Across America, recently orchestrated a heartfelt tribute to honor our nation’s veterans at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Staten Island, NY. Notably, Bob and Linda Ollis, parents of Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, along … Read more

Delivery Day at the Fort Wadsworth Food Pantry

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13 December 2023: At the heart of the SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation lies an unwavering commitment to support and uplift communities. Recently, the Foundation had the honor of participating in a profound and heartwarming event at the Fort Wadsworth Food Pantry. Delivery Day emerged as a testament to the power of collective generosity and … Read more

Unveiling the Michael Ollis Dining Hall: A Symbol of Community and Honor at the US Army Garrison in Poland

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On October 27th 2023, the new garrison’s dining hall at Camp Kosciuszko in Poznan, Poland was named in Michael’s honor. It was a very beautiful, emotional ceremony. Thank you to all US Military and Polish Ministry of Defense who made this possible. The Ollis family were special guests as well as Ret. Lt. Karol Cierpica. … Read more

Polish School renames military programs after American Hero: Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis

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03.18.2022 Story by Pfc. Javen Owens  Republished from: 113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   BYDGOSZCZ, Poland –The Garrison Church of the Military Parish of Our Lady of Peace held a Naming Ceremony and Solemn Holy Mass for the Uniformed Classes and the blessing of the Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis Junior Training Corps Colors, March 18, 2022. This … Read more