The Rise of GWOT Veterans in American Politics

The withdrawal from Afghanistan was a predictable, preventable disaster, and forced many Veterans to confront difficult questions about their service and sacrifice. Against this backdrop of uncertainty and a deeply…

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Lessons in Asymmetric Innovation: DeepSeek

In January 2025, a coalition of U.S. tech leaders-OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX-announced "The Stargate Project," a $500 billion initiative to fortify American AI infrastructure through advanced data centers by…

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New Ranger Fitness Assessment

The fitness requirements for Ranger students is evolving, with an updated focus on functional combat fitness training. The U.S. Army Infantry School has changed the physical fitness assessment, which will…

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Budget Battle: Why Cheaper Systems Win Modern Conflicts

In modern warfare, victory doesn't favor the deepest pockets. It favors those who understand the economics of force. On January 10, 2024, the USS Gravely fired a $2 million SM-2…

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A New Era in Aircraft Modularity: OA-1K Skyraider II

We've entered a new era of aircraft modularity. To stay competitive in the ever evolving landscape of modern warfare, Air Force Special Operations Command has accepted the first missionized aircraft…

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SOAA Team Members Help Evacuate Americans in Gaza

Over the past several years, SOAA has answered the call to get Americans, their families, and our allies out of hostile or contested places. Today, two members of our team…

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A Review of Foreign Operations in the U.S. Information Environment

Joe Mulholland, SOAA member and former skillbridge fellow, former Green Beret, and current student at Georgetown graduate school, on how foreign disinformation and deception effects perceptions:   What are Operations…

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Camp Lejeune Veterans Are Out Of Time

Now is a crucial time for veterans affected by the toxic water at Camp Lejeune. Congress is considering a vote on updates to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, and Members…

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