We are a crucial stopgap when the USG is unable to rapidly respond. In times of crisis, we bridge the gap to protect American interests:
- We believe that no American should be left behind.
- We coordinate with the US Government during crises and in conflict zones to facilitate the evacuation of Americans overseas, we stand with our allies to provide:
- Humanitarian Aid
- Non-lethal Aid
- Training
- Our programs assist SOF Operators in transferring their skills outside the military .
- Skill Bridge allows SOF Operators to spend their last 6 months on active duty working and gaining experience in a given field
- Partnership allows for SOF Operators to gain training and experience to solve the hardest National Security problems as founders of start-ups
- We help provide medical care to our community. We are here to help those that have given the most.
- PTS and Operator Syndrome Treatment
- Suicide Prevention
- Rare Cancers
From the blog
Task and Purpose: Rethink Special Operations Language Training
Our Executive Director, David Cook, was interviewed by Task and Purpose in an article about the need to rethink how Special Operations Forces are receiving
Fox News: 5 American Aid Workers Evacuated from Gaza
Fox News highlighted our efforts to evacuate 5 Americans and 25 additional aid workers out of Gaza safely to Egypt. Read more, HERE.
A Picture is Worth Thousands of Datapoints (At Least)
SOAA is deeply concerned about a picture released on the White House’s X (formerly Twitter) account showing President Biden shaking the hands of US Servicemembers.
Updates from Israel: Board Member, Jeremy Thompson, on Fox Business
Our board member, Jeremy Thompson, was on Fox Business with Stuart Varney live from Israel. Amidst the chaos of expanding ground invasion and frequent air
Fox Business with Stuart Varney: Hostage Rescue in Gaza
Alex Plitsas, SOAA board member, was interviewed on set at Fox Business with Stuart Varney discussing the complexity of the hostage rescue situation in Gaza.
SOAA on CNN’s NewsNight: Ground Truth from Israel
Did you catch us on NewsNight with Abby D. Phillip last night? Alex Plitsas brought the ground truth from our ongoing evacuation missions in Israel.
SOAA on Fox News: The Gap We Fill
Fox News invited our own, Alex Plitsas, to provide an update on our evacuation of American citizens out of Israel and Gaza, and also to
SOAA and Save Our Allies On Ground in Israel: Fox News
Our Executive Director, David Cook, was joined by founder of Save Our Allies, Sarah Verardo, in an article by Greg Wehner of Fox News providing
Information War and Propaganda: Alex Plitsas on Newsmax
Newsmax hosted our board member, Alex Plitsas, discussing the ongoing information war, propaganda being disseminated by Hamas, as well as the role social media plays
Board Member, Alex Plitsas, on Newsmax: Rescue Mission in Israel
Newsmax invited our board member, Alex Plitsas, to discuss our rescue missions focused on getting Americans who are stuck in Gaza to safety.
SOAA on Wake Up America on Newsmax
Board member, Alex Plitsas, was live on Wake Up America on Newsmax discussing the immense difficulties being encountered in rescuing the hostages being held by
Loose Lips Sink Ships: Our Thoughts on “THE” photo
SOAA wishes to express its deep concern surrounding the recent Operational Security (OPSEC) violation that appears to have resulted in the unredacted faces of several
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SOAA In The Media
We bring the Ground Truth from the front lines to the highest levels of government. Our vast network of Operators across the globe, combined with firsthand knowledge and years of experience, provides insight to decision makers on Capitol Hill. Whether we are giving lectures in an academic setting, briefings at the Pentagon, or training leaders domestically or abroad, SOAA provides recommendations to our nation’s leaders on the hardest national security issues.
From the blog
When Americans Become Hostages, Global Reach Steps In
When Americans abroad find themselves kidnapped or detained by a foreign government, navigating the long path to safety requires a highly specialized toolkit of knowledge
Mexican Cartels Expand Beyond Regional Boundaries – So Should Deterrence
Mexican drug trafficking organizations have infiltrated criminal networks worldwide to spread their destabilizing influence far beyond their continental borders. The Trump administration has hit back
Securing Critical Minerals for National Security: Panel Recap
On May 20, the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) hosted a well-attended two-panel discussion at the Library of Congress that focused on overcoming difficulties
Critical Minerals & Rare Earth Elements: Join us for the 2026 Conference
We are excited to announce our upcoming annual conference with the Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI). This year, we’re focusing on the vital role strategic resources
The Woman Behind the Words: SOAAs Storyteller Beth Bailey
An introduction to SOAA team member, Beth Bailey. Staff writer at SOAA, and principle storyteller: As the staff writer here at SOAA, my role is
U.S. Authorities on Alert as Iran Tensions Raise Risk of Domestic Attacks
Following ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Iranian military and leadership apparatus, federal and local authorities are alerting Americans to a wide range of
Operation Epic Fury: Weakening Iran’s Network of Allies
We’ve been monitoring the situation in Iran and today we’re dissecting Operation Epic Fury through a realist lens. Not only have precision military strikes decapitated
How SOF Experience Informs Leadership in the Trump Administration
On Jan. 7, Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Derrick Anderson was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict. Anderson
Accelerating Innovation for the Warfighter
Sometimes, the best solution to a problem is already in the palm of your hand. In Ukraine, a handful of engineers found a way to
A Return to Maoist Insurgencies
No longer content to “hide its strength and bide its time,” China is embarking on an ambitious and destabilizing bid to usurp American leadership and
Broken Promises: The Price of Abandoning Local Partners
The complex wars playing out from Eastern Europe to the Arabian Peninsula have cast a spotlight on how partnerships between major military powers and local
Strengthening National Security: SOAA and Leonid Capital Partners Align
In an era of rapid technological change and evolving threats, SOAA’s mission of keeping America safe extends far beyond the battlefield, as exemplified in a