Special Operations Association of America
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SOF Photo of the Week
Marines with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Regiment, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, await departure during final exercise 2 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17, near Yuma, AZ.
(USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. Shaffer)
Marines with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Regiment, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, await departure during final exercise 2 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17, near Yuma, AZ.
(USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. Shaffer)
March 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
SOF Photo of the Week
Marines with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Regiment, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, await departure during final exercise 2 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17, near Yuma, AZ.
(USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. Shaffer)
Marines with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Regiment, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, await departure during final exercise 2 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17, near Yuma, AZ.
(USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. Shaffer)
SOF Photo of the Week
US and Australian #specialoperationsforces conduct a high-altitude low-opening (HALO) parachute jump from a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan of the 35 Squadron during Talisman Sabre in Queensland, Australia.
(USMC photos by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge)
#specialoperations
US and Australian #specialoperationsforces conduct a high-altitude low-opening (HALO) parachute jump from a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan of the 35 Squadron during Talisman Sabre in Queensland, Australia.
(USMC photos by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge)
#specialoperations
March 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
SOF Photo of the Week
US and Australian #specialoperationsforces conduct a high-altitude low-opening (HALO) parachute jump from a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan of the 35 Squadron during Talisman Sabre in Queensland, Australia.
(USMC photos by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge)
#specialoperations
US and Australian #specialoperationsforces conduct a high-altitude low-opening (HALO) parachute jump from a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan of the 35 Squadron during Talisman Sabre in Queensland, Australia.
(USMC photos by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge)
#specialoperations
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and @blumenthal.senate.gov (D-CT) introduced the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act.
“It is paramount to uphold Veterans’ rights to pursue justice and have their day in court,” said our Executive Director, @david-cook.bsky.social.
“It is paramount to uphold Veterans’ rights to pursue justice and have their day in court,” said our Executive Director, @david-cook.bsky.social.
March 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and @blumenthal.senate.gov (D-CT) introduced the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act.
“It is paramount to uphold Veterans’ rights to pursue justice and have their day in court,” said our Executive Director, @david-cook.bsky.social.
“It is paramount to uphold Veterans’ rights to pursue justice and have their day in court,” said our Executive Director, @david-cook.bsky.social.
SOF Photo of the Week
An Army Ranger assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment looks down the sights of an M240B during company-level, live-fire training at Camp Roberts. The Rangers train to maintain their tactical proficiency. (DoD photo by Staff Spc. Steven Hitchcock)
An Army Ranger assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment looks down the sights of an M240B during company-level, live-fire training at Camp Roberts. The Rangers train to maintain their tactical proficiency. (DoD photo by Staff Spc. Steven Hitchcock)
March 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
SOF Photo of the Week
An Army Ranger assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment looks down the sights of an M240B during company-level, live-fire training at Camp Roberts. The Rangers train to maintain their tactical proficiency. (DoD photo by Staff Spc. Steven Hitchcock)
An Army Ranger assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment looks down the sights of an M240B during company-level, live-fire training at Camp Roberts. The Rangers train to maintain their tactical proficiency. (DoD photo by Staff Spc. Steven Hitchcock)
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Subscribe and stay connected: soaa.org/newsletter/
March 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our newsletter went out yesterday. Did you get it?
Subscribers get exclusive updates from Operators on the front lines, expert analysis on global events and policies that shape our nation, and an insider’s look at the world of Special Operations!
Subscribe and stay connected: soaa.org/newsletter/
Subscribers get exclusive updates from Operators on the front lines, expert analysis on global events and policies that shape our nation, and an insider’s look at the world of Special Operations!
Subscribe and stay connected: soaa.org/newsletter/
SOF Photo of the Week
USMC helicopter rope suspension techniques masters with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, supervise a Marine descend during a fast-rope drill at a rappel tower in Area 41 at Camp Pendleton (UMSC photo by Lance Cpl Kerstin Roberts)
USMC helicopter rope suspension techniques masters with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, supervise a Marine descend during a fast-rope drill at a rappel tower in Area 41 at Camp Pendleton (UMSC photo by Lance Cpl Kerstin Roberts)
March 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
SOF Photo of the Week
USMC helicopter rope suspension techniques masters with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, supervise a Marine descend during a fast-rope drill at a rappel tower in Area 41 at Camp Pendleton (UMSC photo by Lance Cpl Kerstin Roberts)
USMC helicopter rope suspension techniques masters with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, supervise a Marine descend during a fast-rope drill at a rappel tower in Area 41 at Camp Pendleton (UMSC photo by Lance Cpl Kerstin Roberts)
It was amazing to see so many come out and support women in Special Operations this weekend at Lost Rhino Brewing Company.
Thanks to @repsuhas.bsky.social for coming to show support and to Lost Rhino for hosting and making a financial donation to support our efforts.
@david-cook.bsky.social
Thanks to @repsuhas.bsky.social for coming to show support and to Lost Rhino for hosting and making a financial donation to support our efforts.
@david-cook.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It was amazing to see so many come out and support women in Special Operations this weekend at Lost Rhino Brewing Company.
Thanks to @repsuhas.bsky.social for coming to show support and to Lost Rhino for hosting and making a financial donation to support our efforts.
@david-cook.bsky.social
Thanks to @repsuhas.bsky.social for coming to show support and to Lost Rhino for hosting and making a financial donation to support our efforts.
@david-cook.bsky.social
We appreciate the ongoing support from congressional members and their staff, who consistently stand by the SOF community.
We hosted a reception for Congress members and their staff to welcome them in for the 119th Congress.
Photo gallery: soaa.org/soaa-welcome...
@david-cook.bsky.social
We hosted a reception for Congress members and their staff to welcome them in for the 119th Congress.
Photo gallery: soaa.org/soaa-welcome...
@david-cook.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We appreciate the ongoing support from congressional members and their staff, who consistently stand by the SOF community.
We hosted a reception for Congress members and their staff to welcome them in for the 119th Congress.
Photo gallery: soaa.org/soaa-welcome...
@david-cook.bsky.social
We hosted a reception for Congress members and their staff to welcome them in for the 119th Congress.
Photo gallery: soaa.org/soaa-welcome...
@david-cook.bsky.social
Publicly Available Information and #opensourceintelligence are growing intelligence disciplines that directly support #specialoperationsforces.
Executive Director, @david-cook.bsky.social, and Board of Advisors member, Andrew Borene, participated in the @sansinstitute.bsky.social #OSINT Summit.
Executive Director, @david-cook.bsky.social, and Board of Advisors member, Andrew Borene, participated in the @sansinstitute.bsky.social #OSINT Summit.
February 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Publicly Available Information and #opensourceintelligence are growing intelligence disciplines that directly support #specialoperationsforces.
Executive Director, @david-cook.bsky.social, and Board of Advisors member, Andrew Borene, participated in the @sansinstitute.bsky.social #OSINT Summit.
Executive Director, @david-cook.bsky.social, and Board of Advisors member, Andrew Borene, participated in the @sansinstitute.bsky.social #OSINT Summit.
SOF Photo of the Week
A U.S. Navy SEAL with Naval Special Warfare Group 1 fast ropes from an Army MH-47 Chinook onto the aft deck of the fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59) in Jinhae Harbor, South Korea, during Foal Eagle 2012. (DoD photo by Sgt. Aaron Rognstad, U.S. Army/Released)
A U.S. Navy SEAL with Naval Special Warfare Group 1 fast ropes from an Army MH-47 Chinook onto the aft deck of the fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59) in Jinhae Harbor, South Korea, during Foal Eagle 2012. (DoD photo by Sgt. Aaron Rognstad, U.S. Army/Released)
February 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
SOF Photo of the Week
A U.S. Navy SEAL with Naval Special Warfare Group 1 fast ropes from an Army MH-47 Chinook onto the aft deck of the fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59) in Jinhae Harbor, South Korea, during Foal Eagle 2012. (DoD photo by Sgt. Aaron Rognstad, U.S. Army/Released)
A U.S. Navy SEAL with Naval Special Warfare Group 1 fast ropes from an Army MH-47 Chinook onto the aft deck of the fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59) in Jinhae Harbor, South Korea, during Foal Eagle 2012. (DoD photo by Sgt. Aaron Rognstad, U.S. Army/Released)
URGENT! We have rescued Americans, their families, and allies from dangerous situations. Today, two of our own need your help. They were instrumental in evacuating Americans from Gaza. Their lives are at risk. We must act now to bring them to safety.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
URGENT! We have rescued Americans, their families, and allies from dangerous situations. Today, two of our own need your help. They were instrumental in evacuating Americans from Gaza. Their lives are at risk. We must act now to bring them to safety.
Donate NOW: soaa.app.neoncrm.com/forms/americ...
Donate NOW: soaa.app.neoncrm.com/forms/americ...
Help us lead the way on #NationalSecurity and #ForeignPolicy issues that matter most.
If you're a current or former SOF member, you can help shape policy and continue to protect our nation as we engage with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Become a member! soaa.org/membership/
#SpecialOperations
If you're a current or former SOF member, you can help shape policy and continue to protect our nation as we engage with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Become a member! soaa.org/membership/
#SpecialOperations
February 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Help us lead the way on #NationalSecurity and #ForeignPolicy issues that matter most.
If you're a current or former SOF member, you can help shape policy and continue to protect our nation as we engage with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Become a member! soaa.org/membership/
#SpecialOperations
If you're a current or former SOF member, you can help shape policy and continue to protect our nation as we engage with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Become a member! soaa.org/membership/
#SpecialOperations
Congratulations Joe Kent, former Green Beret, on being named Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
He has dedicated his professional life to protecting against the threats of terrorism. His knowledge and firsthand experience make him the right man for the job!
#counterterrorism #nctc
He has dedicated his professional life to protecting against the threats of terrorism. His knowledge and firsthand experience make him the right man for the job!
#counterterrorism #nctc
February 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Congratulations Joe Kent, former Green Beret, on being named Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
He has dedicated his professional life to protecting against the threats of terrorism. His knowledge and firsthand experience make him the right man for the job!
#counterterrorism #nctc
He has dedicated his professional life to protecting against the threats of terrorism. His knowledge and firsthand experience make him the right man for the job!
#counterterrorism #nctc
Executive Order 14169 paused US foreign aid for 90 days. This presents an opportunity to create preferential treatment for American companies—especially Veteran-owned small businesses.
If you're a Veteran-owned business operating overseas, contact us and we'll engage Congress: soaa.org/contact/
If you're a Veteran-owned business operating overseas, contact us and we'll engage Congress: soaa.org/contact/
February 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Executive Order 14169 paused US foreign aid for 90 days. This presents an opportunity to create preferential treatment for American companies—especially Veteran-owned small businesses.
If you're a Veteran-owned business operating overseas, contact us and we'll engage Congress: soaa.org/contact/
If you're a Veteran-owned business operating overseas, contact us and we'll engage Congress: soaa.org/contact/
The calm before the storm! Last night we hosted a community event for SOF members at BHAWK American Whiskey Co. Looking forward to our next one already. Thanks to our partners at IWU-National & Global for caring about and always supporting the Special Operations community.
January 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The calm before the storm! Last night we hosted a community event for SOF members at BHAWK American Whiskey Co. Looking forward to our next one already. Thanks to our partners at IWU-National & Global for caring about and always supporting the Special Operations community.
Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and the US Army Black Hawk helicopter.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
January 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and the US Army Black Hawk helicopter.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
We celebrated the transfer of power surrounded by old friends and new. Today, we welcome a new Commander-in-Chief to guide our military and nation forward.
A huge thank you to Rep. Luttrell, Rep. Norman, Rep. Hudson, Georges St-Pierre, Sarah Verardo, Chris Miller, and many others who joined us.
A huge thank you to Rep. Luttrell, Rep. Norman, Rep. Hudson, Georges St-Pierre, Sarah Verardo, Chris Miller, and many others who joined us.
January 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We celebrated the transfer of power surrounded by old friends and new. Today, we welcome a new Commander-in-Chief to guide our military and nation forward.
A huge thank you to Rep. Luttrell, Rep. Norman, Rep. Hudson, Georges St-Pierre, Sarah Verardo, Chris Miller, and many others who joined us.
A huge thank you to Rep. Luttrell, Rep. Norman, Rep. Hudson, Georges St-Pierre, Sarah Verardo, Chris Miller, and many others who joined us.
Meet Leslie Shedd, newest member of our Board of Advisors!
Leslie brings over 15 years of experience as a senior advisor to Members of Congress, U.S. Senate and Presidential candidates, and top trade associations.
Read more: soaa.org/team/leslie-...
Give Leslie a warm SOAA welcome!
Leslie brings over 15 years of experience as a senior advisor to Members of Congress, U.S. Senate and Presidential candidates, and top trade associations.
Read more: soaa.org/team/leslie-...
Give Leslie a warm SOAA welcome!
January 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Meet Leslie Shedd, newest member of our Board of Advisors!
Leslie brings over 15 years of experience as a senior advisor to Members of Congress, U.S. Senate and Presidential candidates, and top trade associations.
Read more: soaa.org/team/leslie-...
Give Leslie a warm SOAA welcome!
Leslie brings over 15 years of experience as a senior advisor to Members of Congress, U.S. Senate and Presidential candidates, and top trade associations.
Read more: soaa.org/team/leslie-...
Give Leslie a warm SOAA welcome!
Great News for Veterans!
The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act is now law! This bipartisan effort is a game-changer for Veterans and their families.
We’re proud to have helped support its passage!
#veterans #supportveterans #veteranhealthcare
The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act is now law! This bipartisan effort is a game-changer for Veterans and their families.
We’re proud to have helped support its passage!
#veterans #supportveterans #veteranhealthcare
January 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Great News for Veterans!
The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act is now law! This bipartisan effort is a game-changer for Veterans and their families.
We’re proud to have helped support its passage!
#veterans #supportveterans #veteranhealthcare
The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act is now law! This bipartisan effort is a game-changer for Veterans and their families.
We’re proud to have helped support its passage!
#veterans #supportveterans #veteranhealthcare
We're ready for 2025! Wishing all the best for our SOF brothers and sisters and their families. May this new year bring hope, peace, and strength to you all.
#newyear #specialoperations #specialoperationsforces
#newyear #specialoperations #specialoperationsforces
January 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We're ready for 2025! Wishing all the best for our SOF brothers and sisters and their families. May this new year bring hope, peace, and strength to you all.
#newyear #specialoperations #specialoperationsforces
#newyear #specialoperations #specialoperationsforces
We send our heartfelt wishes to all our SOF brothers and sisters for a safe and joyful holiday season, whether you’re home with loved ones or serving downrange.
December 25, 2024 at 12:50 PM
We send our heartfelt wishes to all our SOF brothers and sisters for a safe and joyful holiday season, whether you’re home with loved ones or serving downrange.
Current or former SOF member?
Join SOAA today! Stay connected to the SOF community and help us lead the way on the #NationalSecurity and #ForeignPolicy issues that matter most.
Become a member today! soaa.org/membership/
#specialoperations #specialoperationsforces
Join SOAA today! Stay connected to the SOF community and help us lead the way on the #NationalSecurity and #ForeignPolicy issues that matter most.
Become a member today! soaa.org/membership/
#specialoperations #specialoperationsforces
December 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Current or former SOF member?
Join SOAA today! Stay connected to the SOF community and help us lead the way on the #NationalSecurity and #ForeignPolicy issues that matter most.
Become a member today! soaa.org/membership/
#specialoperations #specialoperationsforces
Join SOAA today! Stay connected to the SOF community and help us lead the way on the #NationalSecurity and #ForeignPolicy issues that matter most.
Become a member today! soaa.org/membership/
#specialoperations #specialoperationsforces
SOF Veterans have experience serving in the most chaotic, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. That's why we proudly support Veterans, like Dr. Omar Hamada, who answer the call to serve once again.
We endorse Dr. Hamada for a critical role in the Veterans Affairs Administration.
We endorse Dr. Hamada for a critical role in the Veterans Affairs Administration.
December 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM
SOF Veterans have experience serving in the most chaotic, ambiguous, high-stakes environments. That's why we proudly support Veterans, like Dr. Omar Hamada, who answer the call to serve once again.
We endorse Dr. Hamada for a critical role in the Veterans Affairs Administration.
We endorse Dr. Hamada for a critical role in the Veterans Affairs Administration.
These Marines answered the call to serve. We trained them to be a lethal fighting force. They came home to poisoned water.
Read in @militarytimes.bsky.social about HR 8535 - #CampLejeune Technical Corrections Act. Let's ensure #justice for contamination victims
www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2024...
Read in @militarytimes.bsky.social about HR 8535 - #CampLejeune Technical Corrections Act. Let's ensure #justice for contamination victims
www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2024...
December 16, 2024 at 6:09 PM
These Marines answered the call to serve. We trained them to be a lethal fighting force. They came home to poisoned water.
Read in @militarytimes.bsky.social about HR 8535 - #CampLejeune Technical Corrections Act. Let's ensure #justice for contamination victims
www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2024...
Read in @militarytimes.bsky.social about HR 8535 - #CampLejeune Technical Corrections Act. Let's ensure #justice for contamination victims
www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2024...
The @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social held an amazing conference on the future of #counterterrorism. #specialoperationsforces (SOF) has an integral role to play.
Listen to the conversation: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/the-fu...
Listen to the conversation: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/the-fu...
December 12, 2024 at 5:21 PM
The @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social held an amazing conference on the future of #counterterrorism. #specialoperationsforces (SOF) has an integral role to play.
Listen to the conversation: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/the-fu...
Listen to the conversation: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/the-fu...