operator & family support
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Standing with operators & their families.
Operator & Family Support is our broadest program, filling critical gaps that other resources don’t cover.
We provide practical, timely support to Special Forces operators and the loved ones who stand beside them. From deployments and training cycles to injuries, transitions, and the everyday stress that comes with this life, our goal is to make sure families never have to face it alone.
Through this program, the Special Forces Foundation helps with transition support, education scholarships, emergency financial assistance, travel and childcare related to medical needs, and family trips designed to reconnect and strengthen relationships after time apart.
Connected programs within Operator & Family Support
These community-driven programs give spouses and operators a place to connect, communicate, and support each other. Scan the QR codes or tap the buttons below to join directly from your phone.
The Green Thread
The Green Thread is a supportive chat group and monthly meetup for the spouses of Green Berets. Each Special Forces Group hosts its own local meetups, so locations and schedules vary by Group. Please refer to the details below for your Group.
3rd Group Green Thread
Join the Signal group for updates.
7th Group Green Thread
Black Rifle Coffee Company, Niceville, FL.
10:00 AM & 5:00 PM.
10th Group Green Thread
Third Space Café & Wayfinder Café.
Join Signal for dates and details.
5TH GROUP GREEN THREAD
Join the Signal group for updates.
Interested in standing up The Green Thread at your Group? Email info@specialforcesfoundation.org.
Brotherhood Blueprint
The Brotherhood Blueprint is a program designed for Green Berets who are transitioning out of active service or already retired. It offers a network of peers who understand the challenges of this crucial stage—helping one another navigate career changes, personal growth, and life beyond the uniform.
