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
The Role of Open-Source Intelligence in Future Competition and Conflict Event
On 19 April 2023, we partnered with the OSINT Foundation to present panel discussions on the Role of Open-Source Intelligence in Future Competition and Conflict.
Afghan Zero Units Await Special Immigrant Visa Approval
Zero Units were trained by and fought beside US Special Operations and Intelligence Communities for 20 years. Now they’re stuck in the red-tape of an
US Continues to Break Its Promises to Afghan Commandos
We left countless Afghan Allies behind during our chaotic withdrawal 18 months ago. Those who remain continue to be targeted by the Taliban and terrorist
Powersports for Post-Traumatic Growth
As the number of deaths by suicide continues to climb in the Veteran community, and with rates among SOF Veterans being 30% higher than the
Afghan Allies Suffering in America
Not only did we leave countless Afghan Allies, who fought by our sides and saved our lives, in Afghanistan to be hunted by the Taliban,
Rep. Dan Crenshaw Supports Inclusion of Active-Duty Servicemembers in Psychedelic Therapy Research
Those who have raised their hand to protect and defend our country deserve better. We remain committed to fighting for better care for our heroes,
Jax on America’s Newsroom: America’s Forgotten Soldiers
Women combat veterans from Cultural Support Teams (CSTs) are America’s forgotten soldiers. They were expected to fight the same battles and carry the same weight
The Wilkow Majority: Jax Act
Our Executive Director, David Cook, was on The Wilkow Majority with Andrew Wilkow on Sirius XM 156 The Patriot on 5 April 23. He was
Jax Act Introduction Featured on Fox 5 DC
Fox 5 DC interviewed our board member and Cultural Support Team veteran, Jaclyn “Jax” Scott, regarding the Bill named after her. The Jax Act will
Jax Act Featured in Washington Post
The Washington Post conducted an interview with our board member, Jaclyn “Jax” Scott, who is the namesake for an important Bill that was introduced in
Fox News Raises Awareness for the Jax Act
Fox News ran an Op-Ed highlighting the unfair treatment of women combat veterans from Cultural Support Teams (CSTs) and raising awareness for the Jax Act.
Announcing Partnership and Event with OSINT Foundation
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the OSINT Foundation. OSINT proudly promotes open-source intelligence tradecraft, elevates the discipline, and develops the practitioner
