Celebrating the Holidays With Our Congressional Leaders

The holiday season is a special time to gather together. While we celebrate and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, we are also keeping in our thoughts the…

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Proposed Changes to 85/15 Rule Will Harm Our Veterans

Our Veterans face a steep climb when reentering civilian life. For those hoping to use their GI Bill benefits towards a postsecondary degree, their journey is made even more difficult…

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SOAA at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Catch these highlights from our amazing event with The Armor Shop and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We are grateful for our amazing partners and their support in making…

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US Spending in Ukraine is an Investment in a Safer World

Key Takeaways: US Defense Budget: $715 billion Total US Aid to Ukraine: $40 billion  Ukrainian Aid as a Percentage of Total US Defense Budget: 5.6% Combined GDP of the West:…

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New Partnership with IWU to Broaden Education Opportunities for the SOF Community

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Partners with Special Operations Association of America to Broaden Education Opportunities for the SOF Community Military and civilian sectors speak different languages. You have likely…

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Giving Thanks: SOAA Hosts Ukrainian Families

Across the United States, families will be sitting down to a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday. As we gather together with our loved ones, it’s important that we remember those who…

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SOAA in Ukraine: Ground Truth Updates from Daniel Elkins

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding as we enter the ninth month since Russian forces invaded Ukraine. The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, has declared Ukraine a Level 3 emergency, their highest…

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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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