MSOF is a nonprofit public health initiative for the special operations community.

We enable the success of SOF Warriors and Families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.

Special Operations Forces (SOF) & their families are hurting.

The physical, mental, and social effects of SOF training and operations result in higher rates of chronic stress disorders, divorce, and suicide than conventional forces.

SOF Service Members & Veterans experience barriers to care, such as operations tempo, lack of research-based treatments, and highly complex health challenges.

Operators delay care an average of 13 years and 3 months for non-catastrophic injuries, leading to chronic pain and associated disorders.

In a 2018 MSOF survey, only 13% of SOF families believed resources met their family needs and a mere 18% felt capable of pursuing their own goals.

The current military healthcare system fails to take these factors into account, resulting in distrust and poor outcomes for service members and families.

We want to turn this downward spiral on its head, adding certainty to the journey for SOF families.

OUR ACTION LOOP

We believe America’s SpecOps Warriors and Families deserve care that:

Meets their specific needs.

Takes the whole person and family into account.

Is based on reliable evidence.

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The MSOF action loop starts with clinical and behavioral research to uncover knowledge gaps and identify best practices.

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We educate all stakeholders in the community, to include health providers, military leaders, family organizations, and other nonprofits to bridge barriers to effective care. 

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We connect servicemembers and families to high quality, practical resources at the right time and place for their needs.

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MSOF ensures feedback from the community is incorporated back into research and education, completing the loop.

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NEWS & UPDATES

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SOF Team Room: Legacy Beyond the Battlefield

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The End of the War in Afghanistan

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In my conversations with people about good nutrition, I’ve heard a variety of interpretations of what it means to eat real food. Many people are uncertain about the best way to determine if food is real or not. For some food or food-like foods, it is obvious they aren’t real. What about foods that sound…
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TESTIMONIALS

MSOF fills an overdue and needed gap for SOF spouses, offering a future with easy-to-find and trusted resources to help navigate this unpredictable lifestyle at an individual’s leisure.

Amy

SOF Spouse, 24 Years