Why SOAA: The Voice of The Operator

The men and women of the Special Operations community make sacrifices each and every day that impact the lives of every single American. They deserve a voice on Capitol Hill…

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America Was Still At The Mall When We Let Afghanistan Fall

“A true Patriot will defend his country from its government” -Thomas Jefferson   After 20 years of blood, sweat, and tears, America finally extricated itself from Afghanistan. In the 20…

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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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Looking Beyond the PACT Act
Garbage burns in a burn pit while soldiers watch in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, 2013. (Andrew Burton/Reuters)

Looking Beyond the PACT Act

In his State of the Union address, President Biden made specific mention of the Burn Pits afflicting servicemembers with toxic exposure. This toxic exposure, specifically, contributes to or causes many…

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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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