Daring ‘Behind Enemy Lines Rescue’ – Details Emerge
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King

Daring ‘Behind Enemy Lines Rescue’ – Details Emerge

After an F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iranian air defenses on April 3, U.S. intelligence, special operations forces (SOF), and conventional forces mounted a multi-layered response over the course…

Comments Off on Daring ‘Behind Enemy Lines Rescue’ – Details Emerge

Lethality Without Compromise: Rethinking Suppressor Safety

SOAA Editor's note: In the following article we are going to talk a lot about HUXWRX and their suppressor technology. This is not a marketing message, nor do we have…

Comments Off on Lethality Without Compromise: Rethinking Suppressor Safety
IRC Declares “New World Disorder”
Lameck Masina, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

IRC Declares “New World Disorder”

With the release of its 2026 Emergency Watchlist, highlighting the 20 countries around the world facing the greatest humanitarian and economic crises, nongovernmental organization (NGO) International Rescue Committee (IRC) argues…

Comments Off on IRC Declares “New World Disorder”

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 is the latest Trump administration…

Comments Off on How SOF Experience Informs Leadership in the Trump Administration

Members of Congress Commit to Supporting SOAA and the SOF Community

American national security is protected by the men and women willing to confront the nation’s enemies in the most difficult environments imaginable. The tip of the spear in this fight…

Comments Off on Members of Congress Commit to Supporting SOAA and the SOF Community
Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle: The Weapon That Hits Twice
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Soflin)

Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle: The Weapon That Hits Twice

There are few weapons systems as respected and beloved by warfighters as the Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS), better known as the Carl Gustaf 84 mm recoilless rifle. The…

Comments Off on Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle: The Weapon That Hits Twice

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

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