A couple of weeks ago, we published a piece about our time on Capitol Hill, meeting with our Nation’s Representatives to discuss key issues regarding the Special Operations community. We…
Introduction When Americans watched in shock as Afghans overran the airfield at Hamid Karzai International Airport, now infamously known as HKIA, evacuation efforts by SOAA were already well underway. BLUF:…
Sometimes things just don’t play out in the way you would expect. The Taliban closed in on Kabul much faster than anyone thought, and Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) became…
Like many Veterans, Glenn Thomas, a Fellow of Special Operators Transition Foundation, realized that moving to a civilian career presented new challenges for which he had not been prepared. As…
The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative (MSOF) is partnering with the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) to collaborate in our efforts to address comprehensive health needs, provide relief and…
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…
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…
When people think about U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF), they might envision romanticized scenes from television or the movies – burly American warriors hunting terrorists, rescuing hostages or foiling violent…
Excellence is about setting a high standard for yourself and focusing on getting as good as you can possibly be. It is ultimately inward focused. It’s about being as excellent…
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…