Operation Healing Forces

06/19/2026

On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, U.S. military forces reached Galveston, Texas, with the message that the war was over, and all slaves were free. Today, we celebrate the promise of freedom, liberty, and equality for all.

06/18/2026

Operation Healing Forces officially welcomed Maggie McCleland as our new Director of Development early last month! 🎉

As an experienced development professional and non-profit leader with proven success in non-profit fundraising, Maggie brings more than 19 years of experience in non-profit leadership, fundraising and marketing to her role at OHF.

Prior to joining OHF, Maggie served as Chief Advancement Officer at The Spring of Tampa Bay, and Director of Development at Academy Prep Center of Tampa, positions where she led fundraising efforts, including strategic partner development, planned giving, endowment and capital campaigns, donor engagement, and strategic communications.

Maggie is a proud Tampa resident, and has spent her career in non-profit fundraising and marketing in Tampa Bay since 2006. She is also personally involved in the Tampa Bay community, serving as a leader within The Junior League of Tampa since 2012, as a graduate of the Leadership Tampa Class of 2017, and on the Leadership Tampa Alumni Cabinet for 3 years.

Maggie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Art degree in Spanish, both from the University of Florida. She also earned her Master’s degree in Latin American Studies, with a concentration in International Communication, from the University of Florida. Maggie has also earned multiple certificates in non-profit management, non-profit financial management and leadership from the Non- Profit Leadership Center and the University of South Florida.

Maggie is honored to contribute to a mission that supports the Special Operations Forces community and the families who stand beside them. She believes that honoring service extends beyond military careers and includes investing in the long-term mental, physical, emotional and financial well-being of SOF families.

Please help us welcome Maggie to the !

06/17/2026

✨ Join us in Tampa for an Evening of Honor and Impact!

This inspiring evening honors the Special Operations Forces community and helps advance vital programs that strengthen the lives of those who have served and sacrificed.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with your network. Together, we can continue .

🔗 Register Here:
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06/16/2026

Operation Healing Forces was honored to be one of the beneficiaries of this year's Hockey Heals 22, a powerful event bringing veterans, first responders, NHL alumni, and the community together to raise awareness for veteran su***de prevention. Through 22 continuous hours of hockey, participants helped start important conversations, break down stigma, and remind those who are struggling that they are not alone.

Thank you to the Lightning Warriors Hockey , Malone Family Foundation, the community, and everyone who laced up, volunteered, donated, and showed their support. Thank you FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay for shining a light on the importance of this important mission. Together, we can continue creating connections, fostering hope, and ensuring members of the Special Operations Forces community have access to the resources they need.

A continuous 22-hour hockey game at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel brought together veterans, first responders, local schools, NHL alumni, and community members.

06/15/2026

22 Hours. One meaningful cause. 🏒

Hockey Heals 22 brought an incredible community united in support of Veterans’ mental health and raising awareness for Veteran su***de. We were proud to spend the day alongside so many passionate people committed to honoring and supporting those who have served.

Thank you for making every shift, every donation, and every conversation count. Lightning Warriors Hockey Malone Family Foundation

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06/14/2026

Fly The Flag 🇺🇸

06/12/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate Women Veterans Day and the remarkable women who have served our nation in uniform.

Observed each year on June 12, Women Veterans Day marks the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, a milestone that expanded opportunities for women to serve across the U.S. Armed Forces.

Making up approximately 9–12% of the Special Operations Forces community, their impact reaches far beyond the numbers. From intelligence, aviation, civil affairs, and psychological operations to breaking barriers as Army Rangers and Green Berets, women continue to play an essential role in some of our nation's most demanding missions.

At Operation Healing Forces, we are proud to support and honor women from every branch of service across the Special Operations Forces community. We recognize the lasting impact they have made on our military and our nation through their leadership, resilience, and dedication. Thank you to the women veterans who have served and paved the way for future generations.

To learn more about the history of , visit:
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Why do we need Women Veterans Day? Women Veterans Day, also referred to as Women Veterans Recognition Day and Women Veterans Appreciation Day, is the anniversary of the day the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act (pub.L. 80–625, 62 Stat. 356) was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman o...

06/11/2026

THEIR LIVES ARE OUR MISSION.

Operation Healing Forces' mission is to serve the needs of America’s wounded, ill, injured, and fallen Special Operations Forces service members, veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors through a suite of programs that promote long-term mental, physical, emotional, and fiscal well-being.

🇺🇸 Learn more and join the mission at https://operationhealingforces.pulse.ly/do4k6qzvz1

06/10/2026

Don't miss Hockey Heals 22 THIS WEEKEND!
Lightning Warriors Hockey

Click through to see some moments from last year. Cookie, the therapy horse, was definitely a favorite!

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