Support Veteran Journalism →

Subscribe

SOFREP News

SOFREP News
Let this be your crash course on civil wars. / SOFREP original art

The ABCs of Civil Wars: A Basic Guide for the Non-Historian

Military Jul 23
Retired Capt. Jerry Yellin, a former U.S. Army Air Corps fighter pilot, dangles in the parachute trainer during pre-flight orientation training Dec. 16, 2016, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Now 92, he enlisted two months after the bombing of Hickam Air Field and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on his 18th birthday in February of 1942. After graduating from Luke Air Field as a fighter pilot in August 1943, he spent the remainder of the war flying P-40, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang combat missions in the Pacific with the 78th Fighter Squadron, known as the "Bushmasters." (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)

SOFREP Veteran Stories: ‘Once a Pilot, Always a Pilot’

War Stories Jun 16
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Zdorovets, a native of Philadelphia, Pa. and a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, assaults an objective in a squad-level live-fire training event during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 3, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

Combat Sandbox: Ukraine’s ‘MacGyver Army’Tests Western Weaponry

Ukraine Jan 11
An East-Coast based U.S. Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land) climbs a caving ladder during visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, July 16. Navy SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Forces and are trained to conduct missions from sea, air, and land. (U.S. Navy Photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William S. Parker/Released)

Navy SEAL Training Pipeline Pathways

SOF Dec 29
President of the United States Joe Biden (Source: The White House/Wikimedia)

America is Back’ – The Joe Biden Legacy

Foreign Policy Dec 29
(U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

Linebacker of the Week: Airman 1st Class Joan Perez-Resendiz

Military Nov 29
A Type 89 AFV destroyed by fighting in Hawzen. (Source: Wikimedia/Yan Boechat/VOA)

African Union Can’t Broker Peace, Tigray War Continues for Two Years Now

News + Intel Oct 23
(Source: Vaughn Larson/DVIDS)

Wisconsin Air Guard Hall of Fame Welcomes Two ‘Game-changers’ to its List

North America Oct 14
(Source: Airman 1st Class Ricardo Sandoval/DVIDS)

RED FLAG Takes Off In Alaska

Air Force Oct 13
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Omega Guzman senior watch supervisor for the Air Traffic Control Tower with the 36th Operation Support Squadron, receives the Linebacker of the Week Award from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul R. Birch, 36th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Smith, senior enlisted leader for the 36th Operations Group, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 28, 2022. (Source: Airman 1st Class Allison Martin/DVIDS)

Linebacker of the Week: Tech Sgt. Omega Guzman

North America Oct 12
U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command commander, left, and Mrs. Debbie Schiess, address audience members during the General’s first All Call as CFSCC commander at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022. (Source: Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman/DVIDS)

Q&A: Space Force’s CFSCC Welcomes New Command and Explores Their History

Space Force Oct 12
A firefighter with Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) oversees firefighters preparing to combat a rollover fire during a live fire training exercise held at the FESD training center on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022. The MCB Camp Lejeune FESD participated in various fire-safety activities during the month of October to promote National Fire Prevention Week 2022.This year’s theme is “fire won’t wait, plan your escape.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape!

Culture Oct 11
The boat "Crackerjack" rests on top of an SUV in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers. Hurricane Ian left this Fort Myers marina destroyed, with boats flung around and piers damaged.

Hurricane Ian Aftermath: Army Engineers Visit Fort Myers Beach Florida

Photos Oct 11
(UK Royal Navy photo)

$45 Million Illegal Drug Shipment Seized by UK Royal Navy

Europe Oct 10
(Source: Staff Sgt. Matthew Gunther/DVIDS)

This Army State Branch Actually Exceeded Their 2022 Recruiting Goals, a 4-Year Streak

Army Oct 10
(Source: 2nd Lt. Mary Begy/DVIDS)

The Okie Legacy Passed on From One Generation to Another

Air Force Oct 07
(Source: Spc. Scyrrus Corregidor/DVIDS)

Warfighter Exercises: ‘Great Opportunity’ for US Forces to Train on Cohesiveness and Combat Ability

Military Oct 06
Senior Airman Hilda Taleno, financial operation technician, 88th Comptroller Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Military Feature: Senior Airman Hilda Taleno Reflects on Her Journey and Inspiration

Life Oct 05
2022 NASCAR Cup Series Becomes Military Recruitment Platform, 20 Future Soldiers Enlist

2022 NASCAR Cup Series Becomes Military Recruitment Platform, 20 Future Soldiers Enlist

News Oct 01
Pvt. Erica and Pfc. Jose Esqueda pose for pictures Sept. 15. The mother and son’s initial entry into the Army was overlapped for basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and advanced individual training at the Ordnance School, allowing them to be supportive of each's journey. The pair also is scheduled to attend the Airborne School at Fort Benning, Ga. (Photo by T. Anthony Bell/US Army)

Military Feature: Mother-Son Combo Begin Their Army Journey Together

Veteran Culture Oct 01