Adversary Networks and Open Source Intelligence

Here's another valuable panel discussion from the 2025 SOAA/IWI Conference: South America in Competition. Here, David Cook, Executive Director, Special Operations Association of America, leads an important discussion on adversary…

Comments Off on Adversary Networks and Open Source Intelligence

Roundtable Discussion: Operations-Intel Fusion

Here's another valuable panel discussion from the 2025 SOAA/IWI Conference: South America in Competition. Here, Lt. Col. Douglas Livermore, Deputy Commander, Special Operations Detachment - X, and Vice President of…

Comments Off on Roundtable Discussion: Operations-Intel Fusion

Economic Statecraft and Supply Chains

Here's another valuable panel discussion from the 2025 SOAA/IWI Conference: South America in Competition. Here, Dr. Erin McFee, President, Corioli Institute leads an important discussion on the intersection between strategic…

Comments Off on Economic Statecraft and Supply Chains

Emerging Technologies and Threats to the Homeland

Here's a valuable panel discussion from the 2025 SOAA/IWI Conference: South America in Competition. Here, Will Walker, Head of Growth at Onebrief leads an important discussion on emerging technologies, ones…

Comments Off on Emerging Technologies and Threats to the Homeland

The 18X Program: A Critical Pipeline for Green Berets

The U.S. Army’s 18X Special Forces candidate program is playing a vital role in growing the Green Beret force, according to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga, commander of U.S. Army Special…

Comments Off on The 18X Program: A Critical Pipeline for Green Berets

Restarting America’s Industrial Engine

Ukrainian artillery crews fire 6,000 rounds daily while facing 60,000 incoming Russian shells. This 10:1 disadvantage persists despite billions in Western aid because Russia produces seven times as many artillery…

Comments Off on Restarting America’s Industrial Engine

Navigating Human Resources in Special Operations: Major Iris Lehner’s Journey

For many, the world of Special Operations conjures images of elite warriors, rigorous training, and high-stakes missions. However, behind every successful Special Operations unit stands a dedicated support structure ensuring…

Comments Off on Navigating Human Resources in Special Operations: Major Iris Lehner’s Journey

South America in Competition July 16-17, 2025

In partnership with Carahsoft, and along with the Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI), the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) is proud to present the South America in Competition Conference on July 16th…

Comments Off on South America in Competition July 16-17, 2025

China’s Takeaways From the Iran Strike – Eyes on the B-2s

American B-2 stealth bombers conducted precision strikes on three of Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The operation was swift, overwhelming, and successful, according to preliminary BDA.…

Comments Off on China’s Takeaways From the Iran Strike – Eyes on the B-2s

Endorsing the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act

The Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act was introduced by Representative Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC-3), alongside Representatives Deborah Ross (D-NC-2), Richard Hudson (R-NC-9), Don Davis (D-NC-1), and Brad Knott…

Comments Off on Endorsing the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act