We are proud to welcome Nick Black to the Special Operations Association of America board of Advisors. As a Ranger-qualified Army Officer with the 173rd Airborne and his experience helping…
In an era of rapid technological change and evolving threats, SOAA’s mission of keeping America safe extends far beyond the battlefield, as exemplified in a recent SOAA rescue operation in…
On September 5, 2025, a message cut across time zones and continents. It reached us at the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA), the national voice for the special operations…
We are proud to welcome Chris Klaftenegger to the Special Operations Association of America. Chris brings extensive experience in Special Operations, global rescue, and defense innovation, as well as a…
SOAA proudly appoints Luis Avila to its Board of Advisors. A seasoned leader in technology-enabled transformation, Luis has over two decades of experience guiding Aerospace & Defense (A&D) organizations through…
SOAA warmly welcomes Dr. Mark Green to the Board of Advisors as its newest member. Mark (Dr. Green) Green served as a U.S. Army Special Operations Flight Surgeon, accomplished physician,…
We're excited to announce and welcome Robert L. Zackery III to SOAA's Board of Advisors. Robert (Zack) Zackery is the President of Primer Development Group (PrimerDG.net), a business and leadership…
Commentary by Jack Barry and Daniel Elkins. The United States is overdependent on the Department of Defense (DoD) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) to counter threats that are political in…
Here's another valuable panel discussion from the 2025 SOAA/IWI Conference: South America in Competition. Here, David Cook, Executive Director, Special Operations Association of America, leads an important discussion on adversary…
Here's another valuable panel discussion from the 2025 SOAA/IWI Conference: South America in Competition. Here, Lt. Col. Douglas Livermore, Deputy Commander, Special Operations Detachment - X, and Vice President of…