Operation Healing Forces is honored to announce General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command, as the recipient of the 2025 Tip of the Spear Award. A leader whose actions define his legacy, General Kurilla has faced the enemy in close combat, earned the respect of warriors in the field, and built the […]
Life After the Uniform For Special Operations Forces (SOF) warriors, service is more than a career—it’s an identity. Years of high-intensity missions and constant deployments create a deep sense of purpose and an unbreakable bond with teammates. But when service ends, that clarity disappears. Many SOF veterans struggle with the loss of identity, connection, and […]
For families in the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, uncertainty is a familiar challenge—one that Operation Healing Forces is committed to easing through direct support and connection. But when Victoria Richwine of Sneads Ferry, NC—spouse of a Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) operator stationed near Camp Lejeune—learned her two-year-old son, Weston, had been […]
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Whiskey With A Mission A new partnership between Operation Healing Forces (OHF) and Heritage Distilling Co. (HDC) is bringing greater support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) service members and their families. This collaboration is built on a shared commitment to honoring service, fostering connection, and Creating Bonds That Cure. As a veteran co-founded company, Heritage Distilling Co. has spent nearly a decade […]
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Healing, Purpose, and a New Mission: Michael Ogden’s Story After 17 years of military service, Michael Ogden faced an unexpected transition to civilian life following a shoulder injury sustained in Iraq. Overwhelmed by PTSD and unresolved trauma, he sought a path to healing from the invisible wounds of service. In 2019, Michael and his wife […]
TAMPA, Florida — Operation Healing Forces (OHF) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Matt Seymour Racing, aimed at raising awareness and expanding support for the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. Matt Seymour Racing (MSR), a third-generation race team based in Marlboro, Massachusetts, competes nationally in open-wheel midgets and sprint cars. The partnership […]
JR Ovens’ Military Service and Family Challenges JR Ovens dedicated 20 years to the Army, joining in 1998 and eventually serving with the elite 5th Special Forces Group before closing out his career with the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). With eight deployments—seven of them in combat—he carried away both visible and invisible […]
Operation Healing Forces is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to America’s Special Operations Forces who have served at the tip of the spear in our Nation’s battle to defeat violent extremists around the world. Our work focuses on helping to restore the relationships wounded by the call of duty faced by Special Operators.
