Special Operations Association of America

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"The thing about Congressman Michael Waltz that I really appreciate is, he understands how to utilize Special Operations as a whole, but he also takes a very data-driven approach,” observed our founder Daniel Elkins during his appearance on The Wilkow Majority with Andrew Wilkow. For more highlights: https://lnkd.in/eVqwia6a SOF Veterans, like Congressman Waltz, a former Green Beret, are uniquely qualified for public service at all levels. Their experience down range positions them to tackle complex challenges, foster bipartisan collaboration, and advocate for national security and Veteran-related policies. We’re thrilled to see a rise in SOF Veterans running for office, and we encourage more to once again answer the call to serve in future positions. #NationalSecurity #MikeWaltz #SpecialOperations #SOFveterans

Open-source intelligence (#OSINT) is an important and growing intelligence discipline that is increasingly essential to USSOCOM and elements of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The Special Operations Association of America is a proud sponsor of the OSINT Foundation and applauds the winners of last night's annual awards ceremony. More data and information is public everyday. It is vital for our national security to harness and synthesize that information into actionable intelligence. US Congress authorizes only one half of one percent of the intelligence budget for OSINT, while OSINT makes up of more than 20% of the President's Daily Briefing. SOAA is dedicated to ensuring policy-makers are informed about what capabilities the Special Operations and Intelligence Community are most important in competition and conflict - OSINT is an essential capability that needs a budget to match it's importance. Thank you to the OSINT Foundation for holding such an event, BAE Systems for hosting, and all the Committee Members who made last night happen. We look forward to supporting OSINT in 2025. ShadowDragon

Covering irregular warfare—when and how it should be conducted—funding partner nations, ‘disinformation,' and much more, we were pleased to hear from Sean McFate, PhD, and share a great night with healthy and lively discourse about the global state of affairs. Happy Hour on the Hill proved to be a great event! ? A big thank you to Dr. Sean McFate for preparing and sharing with us, and to Derrick Van Orden for joining us last night for such an enthusiastic discussion. ? We also want to thank OpenPolicy and Clearspeed for making this night possible. Your commitment to supporting our community is important and appreciated! Amal Ali, US Congress, Amit Elazari, Dr. J.S.D

You’re INVITED to a Happy Hour with author, Sean McFate, PhD. Join us tomorrow, November 21, from 5-7 pm at the Capitol Hill Club, Eisenhower Room, for an evening of insight and conversation, as Dr. McFate takes us on a deep dive into his concept, “Sneak War,” from his upcoming book, New Rules of War. Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/gnSfTf4f ***only a few seats remain***

Russia is utilizing railways for logistics support throughout Ukraine. Check out the latest from our board member, Doug Livermore, and Alexander Noyes. They make the argument that the United States has a long history of providing support through unconventional means—Special Operations Forces (SOF). Read the piece in Newsweek: https://lnkd.in/gqjiN-5D The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was the predecessor to the CIA and modern-day SOF. The tactics being employed in the Ukraine conflict are not much different from the OSS tactics used during WWII. Ukraine deserves our support through U.S. SOF training and equipment. SOF is ready to answer the call. #ukraine #specialoperations #specialoperationsforces #supportourallies

A huge congratulations to all the members of the SOF community who ran for public office and won! Congressman Jake Auchincloss Congressman Eli Crane Congressman Dan Crenshaw Congressman Jason Crow Congressman Warren Davidson Congressman Chris Deluzio Congressman-Elect Troy Downing Congressman Mark E Green MD Congressman-Elect Pat Harrigan? Congressman Morgan Luttrell Congressman-Elect John McGuire Congressman Cory M. Congressman Zach Nunn Congressman Guy Reschenthaler Congressman Keith Self Congressman-Elect Tim Sheehy Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin Congressman Derrick Van Orden Congressman Michael Waltz Congressman Ryan Zinke We believe there are none better suited for serving in the Halls of Congress than SOF Veterans and Intelligence Professionals who have willingly put their lives in harms way to protect this great nation. Their extensive training and combat experiences have uniquely prepared them for this leadership responsibility. Their dedication to serving our nation is critically important. They’ve witnessed the true heart of America on the battlefield, and they understand the high cost of our freedom. We’re grateful they have once again answered the call to serve our country. #specialoperations #specialoperationsforces #congress

“We must move away from the notion that SOF is only a counter-terror option.” Read this Op-Ed in Atlantic Council written by our founder, Daniel Elkins.?https://lnkd.in/gVKEY77a Recently in Defense One, USSOCOM Commander, General Bryan Fenton, stated, “SOF is purpose-built to help the U.S. compete and prevail by campaigning prior to, or in the absence of, armed conflict." Daniel asserts that a move back to a holistic approach laid out in National Security Council Paper 68 (NSC-68) is essential for addressing today’s multifaceted threats from state and non-state actors. #specialoperations #specialoperationsforces #ussocom #nationalsecurity #nationaldefense

We congratulate Rep. Michael Waltz for being tapped to be President-Elect Trump’s National Security Advisor. It’s incredible to see a SOF Veteran reach this pivotal role in shaping national security. We know his leadership and experience, from the battlefield to the Halls of Congress, will have a positive impact on our country’s security strategy and policy. Well deserved! #specialoperations #specialoperationsforces #greenberet #nationalsecurityadviser #nsa

These Marines volunteered and answered the call to serve our great nation, often before they could legally drink. With tax dollars, we trained them to be the most lethal fighting force the world has ever seen. They came home to poisoned tap water. Who are we to determine how they pursue justice in the courts? Read this Op-Ed in the Military Times by our Executive Director, David Cook, about the Camp Lejeune Technical Corrections (HR 8535), which will ensure justice for contamination victims: https://lnkd.in/gfHspYEj This bill will fix existing restrictions preventing these Marines from getting the justice they deserve. First, HR 8535 will ensure a jury trial for those sickened at Camp Lejeune. Recent court rulings have eliminated jury trials for these claims. All Americans have a right to trial by jury—taking it off the table for those who served our country is an injustice. The new law would unequivocally reinsert the right to a jury trial. Second, the new law would ensure faster trials; clearing a backlog that has delayed these cases for years and giving Veterans their long-awaited day in court. #supportveterans #camplejeune #toxicexposure #justice