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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The “PACT” Caucus and the Future of Mental Health Treatments

November 17th will be remembered as a pivotal moment in the history of Veteran suicide prevention. Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) came forward as the founding co-chairs…

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New “PACT” Caucus Formed

Those of us working in the Veteran Community know that there is a mental health crisis plaguing our nation’s heroes. The stalwart community of our Special Operations Forces, comprised of…

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Promising New Treatment for Veterans Gains Support

November 17th will be remembered as a pivotal moment in the history of Veteran suicide prevention. Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) came forward as the founding co-chairs…

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Breakthrough Therapies for Special Operations Veterans

Today, Senator Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Paul (R-KY) introduced the “Breakthrough Therapies Act.” This legislation will remove the current barriers between Special Operations Forces Veterans and the groundbreaking, life-saving treatments…

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Russia Recruiting Afghan Commandos

SOAA Founder, Daniel Elkins wrote a piece in the The Washington Times regarding Russian and Iranian recruitment and the exploitation of Afghan Commandos. The situation is particularly concerning as these Afghan…

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David Cook on Patients Rising Podcast

Our Executive Director, David Cook, has helped forge a partnership with Patients Rising to create Veterans Patients Rising. Together, we work to ensure veterans have access to the healthcare they…

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Jax on Fox 5 DC with Jennette Reyes

Jaclyn "Jax" Scott, SOAA Board Member and SOF veteran, was interviewed by Jeannette Reyes on Fox5 DC on Veterans Day. She focussed on navigating the difficulties of transitioning out of…

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