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SOCOM Taps the Sig Sauer MCX Rattler as Its Personal Defense Weapon of Choice

Small but Mighty US Special Operations Command (SOCOM), on May 19th, issued a notice of intent to...

World Jun 19

Medal of Honor recipient Special Forces Staff Sgt. Roy Benavidez. Image credit: Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Roy Benavidez: The Green Beret Who Spit in the Face of Death and Was Awarded the Medal of Honor

For Outstanding Valor and Courage: The Roy Benavidez Story “If the story of his heroism wer...

World Apr 11

The Al-Qurayshi Raid In Syria, What We Know So Far

SOFREP gets into the details of the raid by Delta Force to take out the head of ISIS, Al-Qurayshi...

News Feb 03

Major General John K. Singlaub during a hearing in Washington with the House Armed Services subcommittee about the situation in Korea, 1977 (Associated Press/ The Washington Post).

Legendary Cold Warrior And Green Beret John Singlaub passes away at 100

Retired Major General John K. Singlaub, a decorated special operations legend has passed away pea...

News Feb 02

President Richard Nixon presents the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Gary Biekirch at the White House in October 1973. Photo; Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74

Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch passed away the day after Christmas after ...

Coalition SOF Dec 27

Featured photo of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group working in the Central African Republic (CAR). They have now been deployed to Mali. AFP photo

Western Nations Condemn Russian Mercenaries Deployed To Mali

Western governments protest the government of Mali hiring Russian mercenaries under the guise of ...

Expert Analysis Dec 26

U.S. Special Forces troops at al-Tanf. US Army photo

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Flying Over Base In Southern Syria: Will The US Retaliate?

The U.S. military intercepted and shot down a small drone that was believed to be threatening a U...

Editorial Dec 16

SDF troops in Syria during an operation with the U.S.-led coalition. DVIDS photo

Syrian State Media: US-Led Troops Took Hostages During ‘Large Airborne Operation’

Syrian state media claims that Syrian Democratic Forces led by U.S. troops killed civilians and t...

Coalition SOF Dec 16

Featured photo of French troops in Mali, AP photo

‘Adieu Timbuktu,’ French Forces Withdraw From Mali After Nine Years

After nine years, French forces will be leaving the troubled nation of Mali where Islamist terror...

News + Intel Dec 15

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA to Avenge 9/11 by Toby Harnden

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA to Avenge 9/11- Review

Award-winning author Toby Harnden has written a riveting account of the very first days of the U....

Book Review Dec 11

Army and Navy square off on the line of scrimmage. Army-Navy game at West Point in 2020. DVIDS photo

Army-Navy Game 2021, Keys to the Game And Key Matchups

SOFREP’s resident Football expert and Senior Editor Steve Balestrieri gives you the rundown...

Entertainment Dec 11

The UMOPAR goose-stepping during a unit anniversary. (Bolivian government)

A Very Crazy Special Forces Thanksgiving in Bolivia

Do you think that your mother-in-law cooks a bad turkey? That’s because you haven’t b...

South America Nov 28

So, You Want to Overthrow a Foreign Government? Here’s Where to Start

The underground, conduct operations in areas that the guerrillas wouldn’t normally operate such...

Special Operations Nov 26

Yes, Virginia, They DO Run SERE School on Thanksgiving Day

They fed us well because we knew what was next: Our Escape and Evasion part of SERE began on Than...

SOF Nov 25

US Green Berets Raid Son Tay Prison and Make History

“We are going to rescue 70 POWs from a camp called Son Tay. This is something American prisoner...

Military History Nov 21

CORONADO, Calif. (April 15, 2020) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Basic Training Command Commanding Officer Cmdr. Keith Marinics places a Special Warfare (SEAL) pin, known as a “Trident,” on a member of SEAL Qualification Training Class 336 during their graduation ceremony at NSW Center in Coronado, Calif., April 15. The “Trident” is a symbol of honor, integrity and discipline that embodies the ethos Navy SEALs follow in their service to the American people. The ceremony was limited to students and staff, and implemented other CDC guidelines to the extent applicable as part of NSW Center’s proactive approach to combat COVID-19. NSW Center provides initial and advanced training to the Sailors who make up the Navy’s SEAL and Special Boat Teams. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony W. Walker/Released) 200415-N-QC706-0121

Great and Terrible Leadership Examples in the Navy SEAL Teams

During my time in the Navy SEALs I saw examples of very good and very bad leadership. When it was...

US SOCOM Nov 15

320th Special Tactics Squadron airmen gather around their team lead during training at Camp Hansen, Japan, November 19, 2015. (Photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/USAF)

5 ‘Truths’ Have Guided US Special Operators for 40 Years, but They Face New Tests From Russia and China — And at Home

The principle of “one team, one fight” might be overused today, but it is of paramoun...

SOF Nov 12

U.S. Army Green Berets and Syrian partners outside of the al-Tanf garrison in Syria. This is an example of how embedding ARSOF troops with partners can influence near-peer power competition. (DVIDS)

What Would ARSOF’s Role Be in Near-Peer Conflict With Russia?

Looking back may be the way forward for ARSOF, according to a recent RAND report.

SOF Nov 10

Task Force Dagger Heals Families and Veterans Without Saying a Word

Tapping into the therapeutic power of water Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation helps...

SOF Nov 05

Students buddy up for the 3.000-meter open water swim in Fleming Bay off of Key West, FL, during the Combat Diver Qualification Course, March 11, 2010. The CDQC is held at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, part of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School located at Fort Bragg, NC.
(Photo by Maj. Dave Butler)

Two Trainee Deaths in Three Months Related to Special Forces Diver Training

The Special Forces’ pre-scuba and Combat Diver Qualification Courses may have a serious saf...

SOF Nov 02

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SOCOM Taps the Sig Sauer MCX Rattler as Its Personal Defense Weapon of Choice

Roy Benavidez: The Green Beret Who Spit in the Face of Death and Was Awarded the Medal of Honor

The Al-Qurayshi Raid In Syria, What We Know So Far

Legendary Cold Warrior And Green Beret John Singlaub passes away at 100

Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74

Western Nations Condemn Russian Mercenaries Deployed To Mali

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Flying Over Base In Southern Syria: Will The US Retaliate?

Syrian State Media: US-Led Troops Took Hostages During ‘Large Airborne Operation’

‘Adieu Timbuktu,’ French Forces Withdraw From Mali After Nine Years

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA to Avenge 9/11- Review

Army-Navy Game 2021, Keys to the Game And Key Matchups

A Very Crazy Special Forces Thanksgiving in Bolivia

So, You Want to Overthrow a Foreign Government? Here’s Where to Start

Yes, Virginia, They DO Run SERE School on Thanksgiving Day

US Green Berets Raid Son Tay Prison and Make History

Great and Terrible Leadership Examples in the Navy SEAL Teams

5 ‘Truths’ Have Guided US Special Operators for 40 Years, but They Face New Tests From Russia and China — And at Home

What Would ARSOF’s Role Be in Near-Peer Conflict With Russia?

Task Force Dagger Heals Families and Veterans Without Saying a Word

Two Trainee Deaths in Three Months Related to Special Forces Diver Training

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SOCOM Taps the Sig Sauer MCX Rattler as Its Personal Defense Weapon of Choice

Roy Benavidez: The Green Beret Who Spit in the Face of Death and Was Awarded the Medal of Honor

The Al-Qurayshi Raid In Syria, What We Know So Far

Legendary Cold Warrior And Green Beret John Singlaub passes away at 100

Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74

Western Nations Condemn Russian Mercenaries Deployed To Mali

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Flying Over Base In Southern Syria: Will The US Retaliate?

Syrian State Media: US-Led Troops Took Hostages During ‘Large Airborne Operation’

‘Adieu Timbuktu,’ French Forces Withdraw From Mali After Nine Years

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA to Avenge 9/11- Review

Army-Navy Game 2021, Keys to the Game And Key Matchups

A Very Crazy Special Forces Thanksgiving in Bolivia

So, You Want to Overthrow a Foreign Government? Here’s Where to Start

Yes, Virginia, They DO Run SERE School on Thanksgiving Day

US Green Berets Raid Son Tay Prison and Make History

Great and Terrible Leadership Examples in the Navy SEAL Teams

5 ‘Truths’ Have Guided US Special Operators for 40 Years, but They Face New Tests From Russia and China — And at Home

What Would ARSOF’s Role Be in Near-Peer Conflict With Russia?

Task Force Dagger Heals Families and Veterans Without Saying a Word

Two Trainee Deaths in Three Months Related to Special Forces Diver Training

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