Precision, Grit, and Glory: 2025 International Sniper Competition

At Fort Bragg, the world’s top snipers went head-to-head in the 2025 U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) International Sniper Competition. Over five intense days, 21 elite teams from U.S.…

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Elite Warriors on Four Legs

In Special Operations, where precision, discipline, and resilience define success, one group of warriors remains largely unseen and unrecognized: the elite canines of the U.S. Army Special Forces. These four-legged…

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Joint Military Collaboration Strengthens National Defense

In today’s fast-evolving battlefield, working in silos is no longer an option. Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, recently emphasized that joint planning among combatant commands…

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A New Era in Aircraft Modularity: OA-1K Skyraider II

We've entered a new era of aircraft modularity. To stay competitive in the ever evolving landscape of modern warfare, Air Force Special Operations Command has accepted the first missionized aircraft…

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SignalGate – A SOF Perspective

I spent a lot of time deployed at the Operational level as an advisor and planner, where, in that position, information and intelligence were fed from operations on the ground.…

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Mastering Medicine in the Arctic

Over 100 Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel, 30 organizations, and two partner nations gathered at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, for Special Operations Forces Arctic Medic (SOFAM) 2025. Hosted by Special Operations…

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Urgent Action Needed: Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims

We strongly support the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act, introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). This bipartisan legislation addresses critical flaws in the 2022…

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Meet the SOF Veterans Strengthening National Security

The United States has long benefited from leaders with military experience, but few bring the depth of operational knowledge, strategic thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills of Special Operations Forces (SOF)…

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The Evolving Mission of U.S. Special Operations Forces

SOF stands at a pivotal moment, redefining its role after more than two decades of counterterrorism operations. While a strategic shift is underway, SOF has never lost sight of the…

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SOAA Welcomes 119th Congress

Strong partnerships and open communication pathways between members of Congress and the Special Operations community are vital for shaping national security and foreign policy. Last night we hosted a reception…

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