Operation Healing Forces

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#OHF Immediate Needs Program provides direct medical and crisis support to Special Operations personnel and their families. Each case is looked upon uniquely and carefully, and offered the appropriate assistance based on the situation. To find out how you can help, please visit https://lnkd.in/g-N3VrTX #TheirLivesAreOurMission #SOFfamily #milfamily

At the recent Army Aviation Association of America Summit, Operation Healing Forces CEO, Kerry Irvin, led a powerful spouse professional development session, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies based on research. "Irvin covered separate components like Resilience, a Growth Mindset, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence that, when utilized together, have proven to enhance the well-being of individuals to promote post-challenge growth." Operation Healing Forces is committed to bolstering the #resilience of the #SOF community, ensuring our nation's heroes and their families have the tools to not only survive but #thrive. Explore the July issue of #AAAA magazine here: https://lnkd.in/e7TVFJr8 #QuadA #PostTraumaticGrowth #GrowthMindset #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #milspouse

Today is International Dog Day! 🦴 Did you know the Belgian Malinois is the predominant breed of dog utilized by all four branches of the military? They are considered ideal due to their trainability, high-energy, loyalty, speed, agility, and fierceness when needed. These four-legged warriors are used for sniffing out bombs, scouting, patrol work, and can be used in search and rescue parachute and rappel operations. Learn more about America's #fourleggedheroes at https://lnkd.in/eTeJS2mm #OHF #InternationalDogDay #fourleggedfighters #mansbestfriend #belgianmalinois

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Operation Healing Forces is thrilled to be the chosen beneficiary of the PuroClean Golf Tournament at Oakland Hills Country Club! Swing into action for a day of golf, camaraderie, and support for our nation's Special Operations Forces community! ⛳️ Register now at https://lnkd.in/eGwK7jC2 🇺🇸 Can't make it? Visit https://lnkd.in/emAVTXXQ to show your support! Thank you to sponsors #PuroClean, Rinaldi Sausage,and #SafetyCo. #CharityGolfTournament #CreatingBondsThatCure #golfingforgood

Rediscovering "Real Again" During his 20-year military career, retired Army Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer Chris Linnel served on multiple combat and operational deployments, including four combat deployments to Afghanistan and six to the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibilities. His commitment to duty often kept him away from his family, causing him to miss significant milestones and impacting the relationships with his wife, Sophia, and their three children. When the opportunity arose to attend an Operation Healing Forces therapeutic couples retreat, Chris and Sophia recognized the potential benefit of taking a break from their everyday routine to reconnect. "We needed to get away from the daily rigor to be able to enjoy ourselves and rekindle that relationship," Sophia reflected. Under Chris Stowe's leadership, the retreat in Aspen perfectly balanced confidence-boosting adrenaline activities with ample downtime for reconnection and respite. “One of the beauties was that we didn’t have to think, we just participated,” said Sophia. Colorado’s snow-covered mountains offered a refreshing contrast to their sunny home in Crestview, Florida, and they appreciated the opportunity to enhance their skiing skills side by side. “It helped to remind us that we do work really well together,” Sophia said as she described how they helped each other up after falling and continuously encouraged one another. The Linnels also cherished spending time with the other SOF couples who have “been there and done that.” Chris noted, “We all had the understanding that we’ve all been through something in the past, so opening up to each other wasn’t a problem.” Free from the distractions of home responsibilities, their children’s needs and schedules, or work demands, Chris and Sophia could also engage in more personal conversations. Conversations that are critical to continue to have in a healthy, strong marriage. “OHF provided the opportunity for me to recognize my wife again, and ignite that spark that was there at the beginning of our relationship. It made what we had forgotten, real again,” explains Chris. #OHF #CreatingBondsThatCure #marriageretreat #SpecialOperationsForces #milfamily #realagain

Special thanks to the Global SOF Foundation for your incredible support and advocacy of Operation Healing Forces! #OHF was honored to be selected as one of the #militarynonprofits to participate in the #GSOF Gives Back Nonprofit Round Robin at the Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare Symposium last week. Attendees voted for one of the four featured nonprofits, and each organization received a portion of GSOF's generous donation. We appreciate not only the financial contribution but also the recognition of OHF's efforts in supporting Special Operations Forces members and their families. #CreatingBondsThatCure #milfamily

Thank you SOF Network! We appreciate the shoutout and are grateful for our partnership and the incredible impact your team of providers make on the #militarycommunity. Honored to be #CreatingBondsThatCure for together!

🎶 It's not too late - experience the stories behind the music! Head to www.songwriters4vets.com to grab your tickets for this Saturday, August 24th in #Naples! Thank you Songwriters 4 Vets for hosting this memorable and meaningful evening of music, and for selecting Operation Healing Forces as one of the beneficiaries. Bring a friend and join us for great music and stories behind the songs! 🎟️ Psst, #Songwriters4Vets is also giving followers a sneak peak at Saturday's LIVE auction items, as well as their online auction. Click here to browse:https://lnkd.in/eygWaNz4 #OHF #CreatingBondsThatCure #musicandstorytelling #NaplesEvents #veteransongwriter #Naplesconcert