The U.S. continues to retain the most capable armed forces in the world. Rivals are well aware of their inability to compete with our conventional military power. Though this has…
It is estimated that an average of 20 veterans die by suicide every day. Of those who have sought help, studies have shown a connection to the prescription of opioids…
The training operators receive is highly respected and trusted within the ranks of the armed forces. But is this training respected and rewarded in American higher education? As we see…
Today, June 1st, SOAA stands with all operators and the Veteran community to demand a united front. For far too long, members of the military have been negatively impacted by…
Since 1990, it is estimated that there are over one million Servicemembers and Veterans whose exposure to toxic chemicals from burn pits has made them high-risk to develop fatal and…
Apparently, it became a trend among 20th century German soldiers to refer to many of our Special Operations units as “devils.” But when considering the First Special Service Force–soon to…
“It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save lives and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently,…
Over the last 15 years has the U.S. military been able to accomplish its mission in Afghanistan? Are we any closer to defeating the Taliban and preventing the rise of…
Allow us to be biased for a moment: our founder is currently serving in the Special Forces, so here at the Special Operations Association of America we are quite fond…
Today, the Intelligence Community and Special Operations Forces are more collaborative than ever before, in major part because the ever-evolving nature of asymmetric conflict has transformed the nature of war. …
