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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Senators Blumenthal & Moran Honor Veteran-Led Evacuation Efforts

The Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) is grateful to Senators Moran and Blumenthal of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, who introduced a Senate Resolution to honor the Veteran-led…

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Dr. Frueh Speaks On Operator Syndrome

It's been well documented that the Special Operations community wrestles with a higher rate of suicide than the rest of the US military. As an organization, we have been working…

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Camaraderie Is Essential When Transitioning Out Of SOF

Transition struggles are real for every SOF operator and those who have served with us in a direct support function. The connection we have in this elite brother/sisterhood while we…

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Trying to Fix My Brain: Daniel Luna’s Experience

I remember asking the neurologist at the top military brain clinic in the United States if he had ways to make my brain better. I was tired of being given…

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Women in SOF Face Unique Challenges

As a valued member of the SOAA team, Jaclyn (Jax) Scott has shown tireless dedication in advocating for the SOF community. As a woman, serving in SF as a CST…

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