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Combat Control officers do training embed with USMC Raiders: For the first time, two special tactics airmen integrated into Marine Raider training to learn how to lead a joint ground force. The officers from the Special Tactics Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, spent four months, from January to April, immersed in the first phase […]

Ok, this guy may actually be insane:  TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A man accused of placing a pipe bomb at an Air Force recruiting center in Bixby has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. Benjamin Roden, 28, appeared in federal court Friday morning. He’s charged with malicious damage to federal property by use […]

The meme wars intensify:  As Americans relaxed over a long Fourth of July weekend, the pro-Trump meme factories were gearing up for war. These online communities, which churn out lo-fi, shareable images and videos meant to amuse and energize President Trump’s social media supporters while provoking his enemies, were spurred to action by what, in […]

A very happy Independence Day to all of our readers and fellow citizens of the greatest country in the world. -BK  Hog driver awarded Silver Star: Air Force Capt. Gregory “Billy Bob” Thornton was flying over Iraq catching up on old times with a fellow A-10 jet pilot on the ground serving with a U.S. […]

This is going to be unpopular:  It’s time to rethink a veteran disability system that “incentivizes disability,”Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said during a Friday forum in Washington, the same day President Trump signed new VA accountability legislation. “Our current disability system that is designed from 50, 60 or 70 years ago….. I would suggest […]

A very Happy Father’s Day to all of our SOFREP readers, including my own pops, big Dickie K!  -BK  Happy Father’s Day (your experience may vary):  CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man was arrested Saturday in Clarksville after police say someone called 911 to report a possibly drunk man who left children inside a car. […]

This talking point needs to die:  German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that putting up walls will not solve problems caused by immigration, challenging one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s core principles, during her visit to Mexico. Speaking in Mexico City, Merkel, who grew up in Communist East Germany behind the Iron Curtain, said […]

Lose the tasers, men:  LONDON — Declaring “enough is enough,” Prime Minister Theresa May vowed on Sunday a sweeping review of Britain’s counterterrorism strategy after three knife-wielding assailants unleashed an assault late Saturday night, the third major terrorist attack in the country in three months. At least seven people were killed and dozens more wounded, […]

Remembering all of our brothers on Memorial Day weekend:  DAVIS MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Over the weekend, the 943rd Rescue Group memorialized the life of a fallen pararescueman who was killed in Afghanistan on April 6, 2013 while performing civilian duties as security contractor. The memorial included family and friends of Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas […]

Take a seat, sir: PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – The Panama City Beach Police Department has arrested a 44-year-old Colonel who was working at Tyndall Air Force Base and charged him with trying to meet a 14-year-old boy for sex.  Michael Shawn Garrett was charged with traveling to meet a minor for sex, solicitation of […]

Happy Mother’s Day, part one: A South Carolina mother allegedly hit her son multiple times after the boy made a Mother’s Day card for his grandmother and not her. Shontrell Murphy, 30, allegedly smacked the boy multiple times on Thursday because she was upset. Police said that when they arrived at the home, the child’s […]

Which is more important readiness or culture?: Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter shocked the military last summer when he called for boosting the military’s high-tech force by finding civilians who already have those vital skills like cyber security and offer them “lateral entry” into the military — a chance to skip boot camp and put on […]