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George E. Hand IV

George E. Hand IV
A Marine pauses before taking aim at a target.

1911: A Delta Force Workhorse

Expert Analysis Oct 29
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) members rest at a camp in the Magdalena Medio region, Antioquia department, Colombia on February 18, 2016. FARC leader Timoleon Jimenez confirmed that his men were attacked by the Colombian army as they went to received one of the commanders who takes part in the Havana peace talks, who was going to inform them about the situation of the negotiations. The Marxist guerrillas have been observing a unilateral ceasefire since July. But while the government has stopped bombing FARC positions, it has yet to accede to the rebels' demand for a bilateral ceasefire. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTALUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images

Ex-Delta Force Operator Continues His Colombian Drug Cartel Adventure

Military History Oct 26
"The Death of Pablo Escobar" by Fernando Botero.

Former Delta Operator Recalls His Days in a Post-Escobar Colombia

World Oct 25
Delta’s Patrick A. McNamara, author of Combat Strength Training

Former Delta Force Operator’s Thoughts on Hand to Hand Combat Training

Fitness Oct 23
Amidst the chaos and carnage, I couldn't help but marvel at the sheer audacity of these men—pilots who crawled from the wreckage, dusted themselves off, and pressed forward as if crashing a helicopter was just another Tuesday.

Delta Force Hostage Rescue: Saving the Final Five

War Stories Oct 20
Featured image courtesy of Bundesarchiv.

Delta Force Tales: Repatriation of A Hijacked Airliner

War Stories Oct 19
With the ladder steady beneath them, the team climbed into the belly of the beast, ready to deliver a swift reckoning behind the aircraft's closed door.

Delta Force Hostage Rescue

War Stories Oct 18
Welcome to Tucumcari, where the journey west on I-40 brings you to a land of wide-open spaces, old stories, and unexpected detours.

Former Delta Operator Geo Hand Takes Over The Cellblock

Featured Oct 15
Where's Geo? Prisoners in bright orange uniforms walk towards an uncertain future, a stark reminder of life behind bars in the CDCR system.

Former Delta Operator Geo Hand Arrested in New Mexico

War Stories Oct 13
Shrouded in mist and light, a flash bang grenade will brighten your day. Image Credit: Reuters

Delta Force Operator Shares The Truth About Flash Bang Grenades

Military History Oct 12
Painting by John Singer Sergeant 'Gassed' courtesy of Pinterest

Former Delta Force Operator Gives A Rare Look Inside Their Team Room

Featured Oct 09
A smiling Colin Rich.

Delta Force’s Colin Rich: What Happens After You Are Shot in the Head

Featured Oct 08
Special Forces Combat Divers emerge from the depths, ready for action in any environment. Image Credit: US Army

Green Beret Geo Hand Goes Through Combat Diver Qualification Course – Twice

SOF Oct 06
1Sg Colin 'Chainsaw' Rich takes a spell out from a patrol to beguile some local young-uns. Photo courtesy of Colin Rich)

Delta Force’s Colin “Chainsaw” Rich Shot in the Head a Second Time, Survives

World Oct 04
Chainsaw, a battle-hardened Delta Force operator, carries the weight of countless missions with the unflinching resolve of a true warrior.

Delta Force’s Colin Rich Took a .45 To the Skull And Came Back Stronger

Military History Oct 03
Author (left) and assault team engaging targets with Mark 19 in extreme cold weather environment.

Inside Delta Force: The Unit’s Most Ruthless Training Methods Revealed

Physical Fitness Sep 28
Special Forces operators perform a synchronized free-fall jump, pushing the limits of tactical precision high above the clouds.

Delta Operator Faces Free-Fall Malfunction at 17,000 Feet

Featured Sep 22
A SEAL delivery vehicle team performs a fast-roping exercise from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to the topside of Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Toledo off the Atlantic coast, Jan. 17, 2006. The mission of the team includes clandestine insertion of SEALs, ordnance delivery, reconnaissance, and locating and the recovery of objects. Image and text credit: US Department of Defense

Haze Gray and Underway: A Green Beret Dives With Navy SEALs From a Submarine

Military History Sep 15
Combat divers prepare for a covert operation, ready to execute their mission with precision and stealth.

Geo Hand Reports: Green Beret Combat Divers Imitate Russian Spetsnaz

Featured Sep 12
Elite French counterterrorism officers from RAID stand ready for action, showcasing their advanced gear and unwavering focus in the face of danger.

Delta Force Operator Discusses French Counterterrorism: BRI, RAID, and GIGN

Featured Sep 10