THE HONOR FOUNDATION LAUNCHES VECTOR ACCELERATOR

New Program Tackles Missing Piece in Military-to-Civilian Transition for all Service Members and Veterans

April 10, 2025 – San Diego, CA – The Honor Foundation (THF), a nationally recognized transition institute for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF), has launched Vector Accelerator, a new virtual enrichment program available for free to all active-duty service members and veterans. 

For the past decade, THF has helped thousands of SOF members successfully navigate the complex shift from military to civilian life. Now, through Vector, it’s expanding that impact to the broader military community. The program focuses on a key, often-missing step in traditional transition programs: internal reflection and identity work.

Vector helps participants understand who they are, what motivates them, and where they want to go next. Through a series of interactive, self-paced modules—designed to be completed in about five weeks—participants explore personal stories, values, strengths, and goals. This foundational work prepares them to approach civilian life with clarity, confidence, and direction.

The curriculum, adapted from THF’s proven process and developed in partnership with organizations like the YouSchool and Hope Wired, integrates research-backed models such as Narrative Identity, the Science of Hope, and the Self-Concordance Model. Impact measurement is embedded into the experience, with assessments tracking metrics like life satisfaction, resilience, and personal clarity.

Early results have been overwhelmingly positive:

• 89% of participants reported increased clarity about their identity and future direction
• 72% expressed a greater sense of hope for what’s next
• Participants also reported improvements in purpose, relationships, and overall well-being

“Vector is about helping veterans uncover their ‘why’ before jumping into their ‘what,’” said THF CEO Matt Stevens. “We’ve seen firsthand how transformational this kind of introspection can be. Now, we’re making it accessible to every service member and veteran who wants more clarity as they navigate what comes next.”

One early participant, Retired Air Force Veteran Corey Fossbender, described the experience as “a beacon of hope,” and emphasized the camaraderie and personal breakthroughs it fostered.

Vector Accelerator is now open to all current and former members of the U.S. military, regardless of rank, branch, or background.

To enroll or learn more, visit www.vectoraccelerator.org.

About Vector Accelerator

Vector Accelerator is an enrichment program for those transitioning from military to civilian life that takes a distinctive position in its curriculum. It acts as a prerequisite to a more traditional professional development program, offering in-depth, personal, and introspective course work that allows veterans to gain clarity on their identities, motivations, strengths, and priorities, so that they can pursue their next mission in life with confidence and conviction. It was founded in 2023 by parent company, The Honor Foundation, the best-in-class transition institute that serves Special Operations Forces, as a way to impact the lives of all military veterans. Vector Accelerator was built using The Honor Foundation’s proven methodology, making it accessible to all active-duty and separated members of the military. For more information, visit www.vectoraccelerator.org. 

About The Honor Foundation

The Honor Foundation (THF) is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. It achieves this through a three-month program which provides tailored executive education, one-on-one coaching, and access to a nationwide professional network. This program was built by the desire to serve others with honor for life, so that their next mission is always clear and continues to impact the world. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career. The Honor Foundation has 3,900+ graduates to date and has campuses in San Diego, CA; Virginia Beach, VA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Fort Bragg, NC; Eglin, FL; Tampa, FL; JBLM, WA; Fort Campbell, TN and two virtual programs (THFv). The Navy SEAL Foundation is a Founding Partner of The Honor Foundation.