Nick Coffman

Contribute to this effort.  Sign the petition and contact your representative today, and tell them you expect them to support House Resolution 21. There are few things as distinctly American as our gratitude for our men and women in uniform, and our vehement aversion to injustice. Perhaps that’s why Major Fred Galvin’s (USMC, ret.) story—one of […]

There are few things as distinctly American as our gratitude for our men and women in uniform, and our vehement aversion to injustice. Perhaps that’s why Major Fred Galvin’s (USMC, ret.) story—one of special operations Marines betrayed by their own command and forced to endure character assassinations, unlawful interrogations, and ultimately, besmirched reputations that have encumbered them […]

Muscular strength, the ability to produce force during a single contraction, should be developed when preparing for BUD/S and the physical screening test. It is required not only to enhance performance, but also to facilitate the overall training process and reduce the risk of injury. While strength relative to body weight—required for pull-ups or rope […]

On Thursday, February 16, 2017, Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-3), Seth Moulton (MA-6), and Ruben Gallego (AZ-7), will hold a press conference on H. Res. 21, a resolution stating that the commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps should issue a public document certifying that members of Fox Company, of the Marine Special Operations Command, were […]

As part of an article featuring a veteran adventure therapy organization, SOFREP was fortunate to speak with retired Force Recon Marine Staff Sergeant Jonathon Blank about his background and experiences working with Mission Volant. Tell us a little bit about your military background I was born in Wichita, KS.  I enlisted in the Marine Corps […]

SOFREP spoke with the Robbie Hill, Director of Mission Volant, to find out how his organization is helping veterans. Tell us about your military and professional background I’m an active duty Marine of over 10 years, serving as a MV-22 Osprey Crew Chief, with multiple deployments, various personal and professional awards.  I strive to be […]

Tell us a little bit about your military background My name is Jaclyn Imperati. I joined the Marine Corps Reserve in August 2006 as an 0612 Field Wireman with the 6th Communications battalion in New York. I was deployed to Al Taqaddum, Iraq with the 9th Communications battalion from February to August of 2008. I […]

When looking for supplements and workout equipment, there is no shortage of options.  Unless you are willing to do a lot of personal research and testing (and pay for it), the options could be overwhelming for some.  The idea behind Spartan Carton is to deliver a “complete, interactive lifestyle to your door every month. Giving […]

Dagger 22 follows the author, SSgt Michael “Ski” Golembesky, and his team of Marine Raiders (MSOT 8222) on their 2009-2010 deployment to Bala Murghab, Afghanistan. In Golembesky’s first book, Level Zero Heroes, he highlights how MSOT 8222 made the best of a deployment where the rules of engagement forced them to regularly be on the […]

Some Raiders are arguing that the dive bubble and jump wings that have long distinguished Recon Marines and Raiders alike, should still be good enough for them.

For home defense in particular, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to spend $2,000+ on an optic that will generally be sitting in an undisclosed location inside your house for extended periods…

Special thanks to  Anthony Bunkley (SARC) and Chris Naeyaert (SARC) for their work in compiling the information in this article. It is mid-summer in the green-zone of Afghanistan’s Helmand province where coalition forces have been regularly combating the Taliban in the heart of enemy territory. The enemy fights with the utmost tenacity because the land, the […]