The home of every man and woman who has honorably served — or serves today — with the Joint Communications Unit. One unit. One family. Connected for life.
We are the operators behind the operators.
Formed in 2006 and incorporated in North Carolina, SOCA is the official 501(c)(19) Veterans Organization of the Joint Communications Unit — preserving the bond between all who served, encouraging patriotism, honoring our fallen, and aiding members and families in need.
Read our storyThe unit looked after each other downrange. We still do — through fellowship, remembrance, and direct aid to our own.
One unit. One family. The link that never breaks.
Our annual scholarship awards program supports JCU veterans, alumni, and their family members.
Learn more →An annual essay contest encouraging patriotism and recognizing the next generation.
Learn more →Quarterly and annual Service Member & Civilian Member awards for those who go above and beyond.
Learn more →Dedicated and gifted to the JCU on April 7, 2017 — built in part by members of the unit themselves.
Learn more →SOCA relies almost 100% on sponsor donations from our two annual fundraisers. All remaining proceeds support every member benefit and program.
From humble beginnings the JSO 10K has grown every year — a challenging off-road course with a 5K fun walk for families.
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A day built around our sponsors, who make every program possible — with Warrior Transition Battalion soldiers joining as guests.
Golf tournament detailsScholarships, the Young Patriot essay contest, care packages, family relief, and the upkeep of the JCU Memorial. The unit looked after each other downrange. We still do.
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