Travis Allen

About the author

is a former US Army Infantry Officer. While a Platoon Leader in Afghanistan, he was part of a joint Special Forces/Infantry team conducting Village Stability Operations in Kandahar Province. Travis graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 2010.

Hamza bin Laden releases message encouraging violence, revenge for his father

Hamza bin Laden, son of former Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, released an audio message through the terror network’s media arm on Tuesday, encouraging violence against the United States and their allies. Hamza reportedly urged followers to “rise in rebellion… against the agents of the Americans,” and to “incite the masses… until the preparations […]

Mattis praises European ‘Hybrid War’ Threat Center

In one of the first stops on a major visit with European allies, Secretary of Defense James Mattis praised U.S.-Finnish ties and Finland’s president for spearheading a response to Russian “hybrid warfare.” “With this center, Finland has created an institution fit for our time, and I thank you, Mr. President, for your foresight.” Mattis said […]

How long until America has terrorists and mass shooters disguised as first responders?

A television channel headquarters was attacked by terrorists in Kabul on Tuesday, leaving at least one staff member dead and many others wounded. The terrorists were disguised as Afghan police officers, and the attack was quickly claimed by the Islamic State. Afghan security forces entered and cleared the compound soon after, and Shamshad TV was […]

Building a lifting platform for your strength training space

After thoroughly enjoying SOFREP writer Alex Hollings’ ongoing series “Old Man Fitness” he made me realize that there may be interest among SOFREP readers in having a workout space like the one Alex and I use in our garages. My home gym is a special place for me, and has been for many years. It […]

Iranian officer dismisses Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for ballistic missile attack

A top Iranian military official dismissed President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran was behind a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh on Saturday, describing it as slander. Saudi air defenses intercepted the missile before it could strike its intended target, destroying the missile above Riyadh’s international airport and causing little to no damage. Yemen’s Houthi-controlled government […]

Strong gun sales continue in 2017 in midst of mass shootings, terrorism

One year after a record-setting year of gun sales in 2016, American gun buyers are continuing the booming market for guns. At current rates, 2017 will likely be the second-best year for gun sales in history, only slightly behind 2016. Using statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Instant Criminal Background Check System […]

UN report details ISIS atrocities in Mosul

A report released by the United Nations last week sheds light on a more precise human toll that the Islamic State took on the civilians of Mosul before their ouster earlier this year. The report describes in great detail the total disregard ISIS had for the civilian inhabitants of Mosul, as well as the infrastructure […]

McCain voices concerns over Pentagon officials with backgrounds in defense industry

Senator John McCain went on the record Thursday to say he is wary of the high numbers of defense industry executives finding their way into high level positions in the Pentagon. During a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee to confirm nominees for positions which have long been left vacant, McCain expressed concern that […]

CIA releases Bin Laden’s personal files recovered from Abbottabad raid

The Central Intelligence Agency released hundreds of thousands of documents on Wednesday found in Osama bin Laden’s Abbottabad, Pakistan compound on the night he was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in 2011. According to a press release from the Agency, they were released by CIA Director Mike Pompeo who “authorized the release in the interest […]

North Korea may time a missile test to coincide with Trump’s visit to Asia

The Kim Jong un regime may be preparing to test another missile in North Korea to coincide with President Donald Trump’s first major trip to Asia, Reuters reports. The information was briefed to South Korean officials by the South Korean intelligence organization, and their assessment was based on “the active movement of vehicles around the missile […]

Chechen rebel commander fighting in Ukraine narrowly avoids second assassination attempt

A prominent Chechen militia leader implicated in a failed plot to assassinate Russian President Vladimir in 2012 was ambushed by unknown assailants in Ukraine who reportedly sprayed automatic weapons fire into his vehicle, wounding him and killing his wife. Adam Osmayev, who has commanded a Chechen battalion fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against pro-Russian separatists since […]