Quick Reads on Allostatic Load (AKA Operator Syndrome)

Service in special operations tests the limits of human potential. SOF service members have a unique capacity to endure challenges, compartmentalize pain, and accomplish the mission before them. Yet we all know that a career in SOF is often accompanied by a commonly experienced “pattern of injuries and impairments.” These injuries and health challenges are…

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V.A.L.O.R Program for SOF

Recognizing the intense need for cognitive endurance and performance in the SOF community, the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative is partnering with Dr. Megan Vaughan at iPerformance Labs to offer the VALOR program – a cognitive performance pilot program. The unique organizational structures and mission requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF) create stressors not typically…

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Cancer in SOF: What to know to get ahead of anxiety and risk

Since September 11, 2001, more than 525,000 active duty service members from all branches have been diagnosed with cancer. Out of 4.3 million service members, that’s a 1 in 7 occurrence. Recently USSOCOM began looking into the cancer incidence and trends among SOF service members, and details from USSOCOM’s initial look into cancer in SOF…

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SOF Week Team Room

Live From Tampa at SOF Week. LIVE Team Room led by Col. Michael Foote & Monika Fletcher, The Honor Foundation. Featuring live discussion on three topics: If you are local in the Tampa area and want to come, SOF Week registration is not required to attend the Team Room. You can register HERE and join us at 5:30…

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Training & Education Programs

At MSOFC, we craft programs specifically tailored to the unique needs of Special Operations Forces. Whether it’s targeted skills training or a morale-boosting event, our team is committed to delivering experiences that are not only worthwhile but also impactful—enhancing your performance, leadership, and overall quality of life. Evidence-based workshops and programs designed for the Special…

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Celebrate the Month of the Military Child

Celebrate SOF Youth

April is the Month of the Military Child, and each April the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative hosts a program to celebrate SOF kids. The purpose is to highlight the brilliance and strength of our special ops youth. Our youth program includes encouragement for units and organizations to host kid-centered events and a SOF Youth…

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Be a Brain Warrior

Be a Brain Warrior

By  Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) Summary: Active duty and reserve service members are at increased risk for sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) compared to their civilian peers. This is a result of several factors, including the specific demographics of the military; in general, young men between the ages of 18 to…

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