House Foreign Affairs Committee Releases Afghan Withdrawal Report

Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee just released a report that points out huge missteps by the president and his administration. The report shows how decisions that were made leading…

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What Makes An Operator?

Earlier this year, four members of the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) board, including yours truly, took part in a grueling 2-day event. The event stirred many memories and…

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PACT Act Overwhelmingly Passes Senate

Yesterday, the Senate passed the Honoring Our PACT Act (S. 3373) and will now head to President Biden’s desk for signing. The bill promises to expand health care benefits for…

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SOF and Ceremony with Jesse Gould

We recently had the chance to speak with Jesse Gould, a Ranger Veteran and Founder of the Heroic Hearts Project (HHP). HHP helps Veterans to transition from their military life…

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Investigate The Afghan Withdrawal

Along with 17 other organizations, we are pushing for a comprehensive investigation into the decisions and actions that shaped our withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the chaos that ensued. As an…

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Honoring Our PACT Act, Bipartisan Agreement Reached

We wish to thank all who have helped to bring justice and care to toxic-exposed Servicemembers and Veterans by contributing their time, efforts, and resources. We are glad to share…

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The Four Pillars of Action

Last April, when the Biden Administration announced U.S. forces would depart Afghanistan by September 2021, SOAA went into action. From advocating for speeding up the SIV process, to the evacuation…

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Troops Exposed To Toxins Need Justice Now

Members of the Special Operations Forces are in need of further support due to their service-connected exposure to toxic substances. SOF members are diagnosed with over 50 types of cancers…

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20 VSOs Sign Support For Senate Resolution

Since the fall of Kabul, SOAA has fought for our Afghan allies, providing safe housing, material support, and life-saving intelligence to men, women, and children targeted by the Taliban. We…

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Supporting the Honor Our PACT Act

It is estimated that 3.5 million Veterans should be eligible for VA Health Care due to service-connected exposure to toxic substances. And yet, the VA approval rate of these disability…

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