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Responding to the Stress of Special Operations with EXOS
Decades of war have put a huge physical toll on Special Operation Forces (SOF) and there is a resource that can help rebuild and strengthen
Interviewed about Biden Administration Approach to Global Threats
Recently, SOAA founding member Daniel Elkins (a currently serving Green Beret), was interviewed on Cheddar and was quoted in the Washington Post. Last week, he
SOAA Founder Interviewed about Inauguration Security
This morning, SOAA founding member and currently serving SF Green Beret, Daniel Elkins was interviewed on Cheddar about the security surrounding the inauguration and moving
The Aftermath of War: Traumatic Brain Injury
In 2017, one of the largest suicide studies in military history concluded that “members of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) had nearly zero risk of
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
Retired Green Beret Andrew Marr on Joe Rogan Podcast
Last week, SOAA board member Andrew Marr, a retired Special Forces Green Beret, had the opportunity along with Dr. Mark Gordon to sit down with
Special Forces Veteran Invents Martial Arts Game-Changer
Special Forces Veteran, Brent Verdialez, spent most of his childhood fighting, boxing, and practicing martial arts. A sport that he followed all throughout his life,
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
Quiet Explosions – Healing the Brain
A new film is set to release next week telling the story of Veterans and Servicemembers with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as well as others
Drone Use in the SOF Community
Drones are quickly becoming a household commodity–well maybe not quite yet, but they are frequently used within the SOF community. As the discussion around drones
The Most Important Supplement for Operators
I’m not a doctor (and don’t play one on TV) but in all my years in the SOF community, I would argue that the number
Winter Travel Pants Review – Jack Wolfskin
Like most of you, I care a lot about what’s in my pants. Starting my journey for perfection years ago, long before every contractor in