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The dramatic deportation of notorious terrorist Ziad Balaam from Turkey to Libya adds a surprising twist to the pursuit of justice for the lives lost in the infamous 2012 Benghazi attacks.

Military life often means frequent relocation.

Former EOD tech turned mental health professional Sam Peterson examines the exciting potential of ketamine therapy for those struggling from the effects of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Emerging treatments like deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), and ketamine infusion therapy offer promising outcomes and could revolutionize veteran mental health care, providing the transformative and effective options that many veterans desperately need.

A SOFREP reader gives us an insider look at how special operations units of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army have used civilian shooters to help them hone their skills.

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has stationed around 570 personnel with Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) and Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) systems at a new garrison on Ishigaki Island, which is strategically located close to Taiwan and the disputed Senkaku Islands, as part of Japan’s response to China’s increasing aggression.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has become a testbed for Western weaponry and tactics, allowing countries and military contractors to deploy new technologies and strategies in a modern conflict situation, while Ukraine benefits from upgrading its military with state-of-the-art software programs and information systems.

Active duty Infantry officer and West Point grad John Miller offers us his opinion of a reader-submitted piece questioning the officer selection process of Naval Special Warfare.

The selection process for becoming a SEAL officer is highly competitive and draws candidates from various commissioning pathways, including the US Naval Academy, Officer Candidate School, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, each with its own advantages and unique group of qualified candidates. This highlights the importance of diverse thought in the Special Operations Forces.

With a possible isolationist movement taking hold in the US, it would be in Europe’s best interests to bolster its defense capabilities.

Non-commissioned officers are the backbone of western fighting forces and greatly enhance our combat abilities.