As the only organization that engages in policy and legislation advocacy on behalf of the men and women in the Special Operations community, SOAA is committed to identifying solutions and making recommendations that best serve Special Operation Forces on and off the battlefield.
Here’s a snapshot of some of the issues we’re currently working on. Join us, as we fight for you!
Recent studies show what we already suspected: That the rate of suicide is higher among our community than that of the civilian population and even that of the rest of the military with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) being major contributing factors.
Learn about these new findings and what we are doing to help!
Afghan and Iraqi translators and their families are being targeted and killed due to the inefficiency of the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. There is a backlog of about 19,000 Afghan translators and others who helped U.S. forces. Not protecting those that risked their lives for us would not only dishonor their sacrifices but also who we are as a nation.
Learn more about this critical issue!
For far too long, members of the military have been negatively impacted by burn pits, and it’s time to take action for the victims exposed to toxic exposure.
Register yourself and your SOF community in the Burn Pit Registry if you suspect you have ever been exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits, even if it was just once. Early identification and monitoring could save your life and the lives of your brothers in arms.
It’s not always easy to get the benefits you deserve and it’s even harder for us operators to prove eligibility when many missions are classified in nature. We’re fighting to make sure that the SOF community gets what they have earned.
We’re demanding that the Department of Defense (DoD) make proving eligibility for Veteran’s benefits simple and straight forward for all members of SOCOM across all components.
As past and current Servicemembers ourselves, we know that decisions and policies out of Washington impact the Operator on the ground. We’re working to help educate politicians on how to make policies that free up SOF to do our best work.
Learn more about how Rules of Engagement effect troops in Afghanistan!
From the blog
Championing Justice for Camp Lejeune Veterans and Families
Representatives Greg Murphy and Deborah Ross, and co-sponsors Representatives McHenry, Hudson, Hunt, Manning, Davis, Jackson, Rouzer, Edwards, and Lee are championing a critical new bill
Meet Lito: Our Eyes in Ukraine
No one can understand the horrors of wars in far-off places without going in person and experiencing daily life down range. That is why it
Our Gaza Rescue on Face the Nation
In December, we successfully rescued Zahra Sckak, a Palestinian-American mother of a U.S. Servicemember, and her brother-in-law from North Gaza. We encourage you to watch
Protecting Our Soldiers’ Future: A Plea to Preserve Army Tuition Assistance
The Army’s tuition assistance (TA) program, a lifeline for countless Servicemembers seeking to further their education, is under threat of being cut. This is not
Honoring Service: Pass the VETT Act!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Representative Van Orden (R-WI) and the House for their unwavering commitment to Veterans with the passage of the Veterans
Calling On Congress to Pass Ukraine Aid Package
In a recent letter to Congress, we urge Congress to continue to support Ukraine through the passage of the new Ukraine Aid Package without delay.
Burdens and Backlogs: Uncovering the Realities of VA Benefits for Veterans
The VA was created to protect and care for our nation’s Veterans, right? However, as Veterans serving Veterans, we know the VA is often more
Army Announces Potential Cuts to Education Benefits
The U.S. Army issued a statement that they are contemplating reductions to educational benefits, specifically targeting its Tuition Assistance (TA) and Credentialing Assistance (CA) programs.
Special Performance of Last Out in Staten Island, NY
We have supported Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret since the beginning and we are so proud to see them perform their biggest show
Calling on Congress to Pass the Jax Act
We have made monumental strides toward righting decades of wrongs against Cultural Support Team (CST) Veterans. The Jax Act, named after our board member and
Congress Must Stop USASOC Cuts
We recently sent a congressional letter, pleading for them to reject the Department of Defense’s proposed reduction to USASOC personnel. The Army has now publicly
Board Member, Andrew Borene, Explains Expanding Conflict in the Middle East in USA Today Op-Ed
In an Op-Ed published by USA Today, our board member, Andrew Borene, expounds upon the precarious circumstances in the Middle East amid escalating regional violence
