Origins of the Term “Special Operator”
A 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (7 SFG (A)) Green Beret High Altitude Low Opening(HALO) jump master looks for the drop zone before jumping off the ramp of a U.S. Air Force AC-130 during a HALO freefall jump. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven Young)

Origins of the Term “Special Operator”

Ever wonder how the term Special Operator came to be? According to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command History Office, the term can be first traced back to the Green…

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Special Operators Make Incredible Sacrifices

The sacrifice that Special Operators make for this country is immeasurable! They’ve EARNED every damn benefit they were promised and they should be able to access and use those benefits…

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New Partnership Developed to Enhance America’s Special Operations Force

The Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) and the Special Forces Association (SFA) are excited to announce a collaborative partnership intended to advance the vital interests of America’s Special Operations…

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Green Beret Recalls A Mission to Remember
US Air Force Bell UH-1P helicopters fly into Cambodia in 1970. (US Air Force/Capt. Billie D Tedford)

Green Beret Recalls A Mission to Remember

During the Vietnam War, Recon Team ST Idaho will never forget Christmas 1968 - because it was almost their last. ST Idaho was a Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations…

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Operators are Top Hires in Today’s Candidate Pool

In today’s world, businesses must be flexible and adaptable more than ever. Dealing with uncertainty and learning new skills quickly and efficiently are becoming the new norm in the business…

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Proving Service Connection for Classified Orders

Currently there is no streamlined way for SOF members to prove a service connection if the nature of their injury is related to a classified mission. We believe this is…

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