Desiree Huitt

About the author

Desiree Huitt is an Army Veteran serving 11 years as a Military Intelligence officer and prior to OCS as a combat medic. She is a graduate from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Eastern Studies.

Watch: Security camera shows the truck attack that killed four Israeli soldiers

In the video below, nearby security cameras catch the attack on Israeli soldiers as they were outside of their bus. The truck runs over the soldiers, backs up and tries to hit the remaining soldiers. The terrorist attack killed four soldiers and injured at least 10. CNN reported the attacker may have links to Islamic […]

Five things we know about the Ft. Lauderdale Airport shooter

Esteban Santiago, 26, was arrested today after killing five and wounding eight at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport after retrieving his luggage, which contained of his checked weapon.  Santiago was taken into custody without incident and police continued to clear the airport after his arrest in case there were any accomplices. After clearing the airport, police determined he acted […]

Watch: Live with Big Phil Campion, former British SAS- Jan 5, 2017

Phil Campion, former British SAS, pokes fun at BBC’s version of the “Real Housewives of ISIS.” He catches up on viewers’ questions before he talks about the last living WWII dam buster pilot who might get knighted. The main segment of today’s show is a section from Phil’s survival guide: surviving an active shooter. His experiences […]

Watch: Video from the Ft. Lauderdale Airport shooting (graphic images)

In the video below, you will see the aftermath of the shooting that took place near terminal 2, (it looks like it is near the baggage claim). Multiple people can bee seen on the floor with gunshot wounds and bystanders tending to their injuries. There are still reports coming in on the exact victim count […]

Shots fired at Ft. Lauderdale Airport

The have been reports from passengers and police that shots have been fired at the Ft. Lauderdale airport. NBC news reported nine injured, one dead, and the shooter is now in police custody. The shooting reportedly took place between terminal 2 and 3. More information to follow as this story is still developing. Shots fired at #FLL. […]

Watch: Live with Big Phil Campion, former British SAS- Jan 4, 2017

Phil Campion, former British SAS, interviews Danny Jackson. Danny was a paratrooper and he was medically discharged after a motorcycle accident in 2000. Currently he owns a company called Pig Emporium. He talks with Phil about the struggles of veterans that are forced to transition into civilian life after a serious injury. Check out the video […]

Job Posting: Freelance writer with fluency in Russian

SOFREP is a news and information website run by former Special Operations soldiers and members of the intelligence community.  We are currently looking at 2017 as being a year in which there is a increased focus on Russia from a foreign policy standpoint.  To that end, SOFREP is interested in recruiting a freelance writer and […]

Job Posting: SpecialOperations.com Editor (Part-Time)

Position: Editor of SpecialOperations.com Responsible for writing, editing, and publishing articles on the site daily. Set your own schedule and work from home. Part-time position. Reports directly to the Hurricane Group Managing Editor. Requirements: Military experience required, US Army SOF is preferred Experience with WordPress is preferred Experience reporting and writing for an online or print […]

Watch: Live with Big Phil Campion, former British SAS- Jan 2, 2017

Phil Campion, former British SAS, discusses the lessons he learned from Iraq and Syria such as giving women the opportunity to fight on the frontline. Phil talks about his recent trip to Turkey and the terrorist attack at the nightclub on New Year’s Eve. He said they were a mile away from the attack and could hear the ambulances […]