SOAA - Special Operations Association of America
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We advocate for all past, present, and future members of the Special Operations community and their families. Join us!
The men & women of the #SpecialOperations community make sacrifices every day that impact the lives of all Americans. They deserve a voice on Capitol Hill. That’s why SOAA advocates on behalf of SOF members everywhere. Lawmakers need to hear the Ground Truth from those who serve!
As a Veteran whose life has been forever changed by the impact of toxic water at Camp Lejeune during my service to our country, I want to thank @SenToddYoung for co-sponsoring the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 (S. 907). After leaving the Marine Corps, I…
America's Arsenal of Democracy that supplied Allied forces during World War II has withered to dangerous inadequacy. Our enemies understand that defeating American technological advantages requires disrupting our production and supply chains rather than matching our capabilities.…
Roughly 200 leaders from government, academia, private industry, and media joined us for South America in Competition Conference we put on with our friends at @IrregWarfare and our amazing partners at @Carahsoft. It was a great day full of education and discussion on the region’s…
BIG Legislative Win for Special Operations Forces! Further research and treatment protocols have been directed in this year's National Defense Authorization Act #NDAA to help those struggling with Operator Syndrome. Thank you @RepMcCormick & @RepLuttrell for fighting for SOF…
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron fires his rifle during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Range, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint #SpecialOperationsForces train to respond to…
Behind every elite warrior in Special Operations is a dedicated support system that ensures their success. Major Iris Lehner, a Human Resources Officer, has played a crucial role in Special Operations units throughout her career, playing a key role in managing personnel…
This #IndependenceDay like all others, we honor the brave men and women who've served our country and fought to secure the freedoms we hold so dear. Their sacrifice and courage are immeasurable, and we have only them to thank for a free America today! #4thofJuly
What did US strikes on #Iran teach #China about our military capabilities? SOAA team members break down what our adversaries could have learned about some of our most strategic military assets and discuss the cost of this type of transparency. soaa.org/chinas-takeawa…
Veterans & families still searching for answers from toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune deserve justice. We're endorsing the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act. @RepGregMurphy @RepRichHudson @RepDonDavis @bradknottfornc @RepDeborahRoss More: soaa.org/endorsing-ensu…
With deployment experience in the #MiddleEast, SOAA's David Cook, comments on the recent escalation between the US and #Iran. “Iran, assuming that they can’t control all these proxy groups, will have a choice to make whether they claim responsibility and look like they’re in…
Struggling with severe #PTSD, dependent on medications, and battling alcoholism, it was clear conventional treatments weren't working for decorated Green Beret Andrew Marr. That's when he met Dr. Mark Gordon, who pioneered an innovative approach to traumatic brain injury that's…
With American military bases now being bombed in the Middle East, and tensions escalating, we’ve reached a new stage in the conflict between Iran and Israel, and recently, the United States. What happens in the next hours and days will determine where we go from here. With our…
The world is watching, our enemies are learning, and America is distracted. We must confront the truth: America is dangerously unprepared for this new era of warfare. Former #SpecialOperations Blackhawk pilot Jack Barry on vulnerabilities & priorities. soaa.org/cheap-drones-a…
A new generation of Veterans is answering the call to serve again, this time in political positions that can utilize their military experience to inform effective policy-making and help shape the future of American national security. We've been fortunate to work with Veteran…
Schoolchildren look on as a Senegalese counterterrorism team maneuvers through an area while performing patrolling rehearsals in Theis, Senegal, May 14, 2010, as part of exercise Flintlock 2010. The military training engagement, which was led by U.S. Marines from U.S. Marine…
DeepSeek’s rise reflects the principles that have long defined SOF operations: leveraging ingenuity and adaptability to create disproportionate advantages over more conventionally powerful opponents. The U.S. defense industry must learn to innovate efficiently rather than merely…
SOF Photo of the Week: Members from the U.S. Air Force 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Fort Bragg, complete helo, fast rope and hoisting training during exercise Advanced Guard, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., April 14, 2014. Advanced Guard is a multimillion-dollar exercise…
Cheap drones are draining America's billion-dollar defenses, but Special Operations thinking and low-cost systems can flip the warfighting economics in America's favor. We need a future-focused approach, where we can accomplish more with less. Read more: soaa.org/cheaper-system……
THREE DAYS LEFT to support the Special Operations heroes that defend our country with your giving MATCHED! With your donation, the men and women of SOF will have more resources both on the ground AND when they return home. With our donors offering to match donations up to…
A single F-35 requires more than 400 kg of rare-earth elements. Failure to onshore important Rare-Earth minerals compromises both energy security & combat readiness. soaa.org/securing-ameri… In short, winning tomorrow’s wars demands rare-earth independence today. SOAA Advisor…
