The Heroes Wellness Collective is heading to UCLA this fall, and you’re invited. Following our inaugural spring summit at Harvard in March, we’re continuing the momentum with our next event, scheduled for October 14–15 at UCLA’s Covel Commons. We invite speakers, sponsors,

What is spiritual readiness, and why does it matter to the health of our military?. In this powerful clip from the Next Mission Summit, Dr. Harold Koenig—an internationally recognized pioneer in the field of spirituality and health—shares how the U.S. Navy defines “spiritual

This Saturday, we’re proud to represent @hwchub, an initiative of @officialopreco, at the Run to Home Base event at Fenway Park, hosted by the incredible team at @homebaseprogram. We’ll be there as a Veteran Service Organization (VSO), sharing our mission to connect veterans and

Some wounds aren’t visible, but healing can be. In this moving clip from the Next Mission Summit, Dr. Sofia Matta of Home Base and Harvard Medical School explains why holistic and spiritual approaches to care are essential for warriors navigating trauma, moral injury, and

What if we looked at PTSD through a different lens, one shaped by the Veteran’s lived experience?. In this thought-provoking clip from the Next Mission Summit, retired Special Forces Colonel Fred Dummar reflects on what’s demanded of elite warriors, those capable of completing

So you've experienced a blast, a hard landing, or an impact just shy of a diagnosed concussion—what's happening in your brain?. In this fascinating series of clips, Dr. Dan Daneshevar, Vice President of Medical Staff at Spaulding Rehabilitation and Chief of Brain Injury

What happens to your neurons after an injury, like a concussion? And what happens when the healing process doesn’t go as planned?. In this insightful series of clips, Dr. Dan Daneshevar, Vice President of Medical Staff at Spaulding Rehabilitation and Chief of Brain Injury

When researchers examine moral injury, they often look to the battlefield. But for many veterans, the deepest wounds came long after the last shot was fired. In this raw and personal clip from the Next Mission Summit, retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel Fred Dummar shares

Some aspects of combat are timeless. From the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC to today’s modern conflicts, spirituality has long been a core part of a warrior’s strength and recovery. In this short clip from the Next Mission Summit, Dr. Sofia Matta, Senior Director of Medical

What defines a successful military transition?. In this 50-second clip from the Next Mission Summit (March 17, 2025), Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Jack Hammond—now Executive Director of Home Base- breaks down three crucial steps every service member should consider when

Stop “shaking it off.” It’s not just the obvious concussions that cause harm—subclinical impacts matter too. In this compelling series of clips, Dr. Dan Daneshevar, Vice President of Medical Staff at Spaulding Rehabilitation and Chief of Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Harvard

Home Base is revolutionizing care for service members—shifting the focus from just lifespan to Healthspan. In this highlight reel, Dr. Joe Bonvie, retired U.S. Navy Operational Psychologist and Senior Director of Clinical Services at Home Base, outlines their holistic,

What are ACEs, and why do they matter, especially for those who serve?. ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are 10 key indicators of early trauma that can significantly increase the risk for mental health challenges, substance use, and suicide later in life. But they can also

After nearly 30 years of service, what does COL Fred Dummar think about the state of military leadership today? And where do we go from here?. In this powerful clip from the Next Mission Summit, retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel Fred Dummar draws on decades of combat,

What’s the difference between being hurt and being injured in the military?. In this short 45-second clip from the Next Mission Summit (March 17, 2025), Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Jack Hammond, Executive Director of Home Base, reflects on the realities of combat, brain

What’s the difference between being hurt and being injured in the military?. In this short 45-second clip from the Next Mission Summit (March 17, 2025), Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Jack Hammond, Executive Director of Home Base, reflects on the realities of combat, brain

This Fourth of July, we remember that freedom isn’t free. At Operation Recovery, we stand with those who’ve borne the weight of sacrifice: veterans, first responders, and the families behind them. Our mission is built on their resilience, their service, and the belief that

We can’t be the smartest people in our own thought silos, and we can’t rely on yesterday’s thinking. The Next Mission has already begun. In this powerful series of clips, Dr. Joe Bonvie, retired U.S. Navy Operational Psychologist and Senior Director of Clinical Services at Home

We can’t be the smartest people in our own thought silos, and we can’t rely on yesterday’s thinking. The Next Mission has already begun. In this powerful series of clips, Dr. Joe Bonvie, retired U.S. Navy Operational Psychologist and Senior Director of Clinical Services at Home

People are more important than hardware, during and after the mission. In this series of clips, Dr. Joe Bonvie, retired U.S. Navy Operational Psychologist and Senior Director of Clinical Services at Home Base, shares a foundational Special Operations truth and delivers a