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Chelsea Walsh, captured in a moment of quiet reflection.

SOFREP Interviews Chelsea Walsh: The Nurse Who Reported Red Flags About Trump’s Would Be Assassin

Chelsea Walsh saw through the façade—beneath Ryan Routh’s flag-waving antics lurked a calcul...

Entertainment Nov 20

Colonel Beckwith. The man was so tough he'd drink molten iron and crap nails.

Happy Birthday Delta Force!

Delta Force was born from the relentless grit of Colonel Charlie Beckwith, who refused to let the...

Military History Nov 19

An American military aircraft snapped this image of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. Image Credit: US Department of Defense

The Truth Behind UFOs: From Project Blue Book to the Pentagon’s UAP Task Force

From the chilling echoes of Roswell to the high-tech probes of today’s Pentagon, America’s en...

News Nov 17

Senator Frank Church holds the infamous CIA heart attack gun during the 1975 hearings, exposing the shadowy depths of Cold War covert operations.

Death by Ice Dart: The CIA’s Heart Attack Gun

In the shadowy waltz of Cold War espionage, the CIA’s heart attack gun wasn’t just a weapon�...

History Nov 15

Butler Martin poses with his wife Anna and his Congressional Gold Medal. Image Credit: Detroit Free Press

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Through the grit and courage of men like Butler Martin, the Montford Point Marines carved a path ...

News Oct 30

Steely resolve: Trump readies himself for another potential return to the world stage, his vision set on reshaping America's global footprint.

Trump’s Ukraine Endgame: How He Likely Plans to End the War, Force Zelensky’s Hand, and Leave Putin with a Face-Saving Deal

Trump’s no peace dove, but he’d close the deal in Ukraine with a blunt-force bargain that lea...

World Oct 30

A man tries in vain to hypnotize a lion.

Uncovering the CIA’s 1950s Hypnosis Program

The CIA’s mid-century experiments with hypnosis, once shrouded in secrecy, reveal a bold—and ...

History Oct 29

How America’s Foreign Policy Decisions Have Led to Unintended Consequences

The term ‘blowback’ originates from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). With foreign polic...

Foreign Policy Oct 24

USS Gyatt (DDG-712), a Gearing-class destroyer, fire-testing a missile at sea circa late 1940s to early 1950s. (Reddit)

USS Gyatt: The Original “Gyatt” That Set Navy Hearts Racing As The World’s First Guided Missile Destroyer

Before “Gyatt” was Gen Z slang, it was a game-changing missile destroyer. Meet the USS Gyatt,...

Entertainment Oct 23

Training America's first operatives at the OSS School, where classroom lessons on espionage and sabotage were just as crucial as the grit needed to survive behind enemy lines.

How CIA Predecessors Were Assessed and Selected

Back in the early days of the OSS, when the stakes were sky-high and the playbook still being wri...

History Oct 21

The gold-washed, intricately engraved pistol with ivory grips and Adolf Hitler's initials serves as a haunting relic of the Third Reich's dark history.

How Hitler’s Gold Walther Pistol Made it to Cleveland

The curious tale of Hitler’s 50th birthday present, a gold-washed Walther pistol that trave...

World Oct 21

MS Achille Lauro circa 1986/7 (Wikimedia Commons)

SOFREP History: The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro and the US Navy’s Dramatic Intervention

When the US Navy intercepted a hijacked plane in 1985, it turned the Achille Lauro crisis into a ...

History Oct 10

Michael Monsoor leads the way through a smoke-filled street in Iraq.

Green Beret Remembers SEAL Michael Monsoor, Killed In Action September 29th, 2006

Michael Monsoor’s final act of selfless bravery—throwing himself on a grenade to save his bro...

History Sep 30

The South tower burning on September 11, 2001. (Wikimedia Commons)

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The South Tower Engulfed in Flames Seconds After Impact

Today’s Pic of the Day is one that hits deep, a grim and utterly painful reminder of Americ...

The Pic of the Day Sep 11

The Twin Towers in their final hours taken from the Staten Island Ferry, New York City, September 10, 2001.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The Twin Towers Standing Strong, One Day Before 9/11

Who could have imagined that the beautiful weather that week was just the calm before the storm l...

History Sep 10

Pre and post bombing satellite photo of the Izbat Beit Hanoun area of Gaza. Image Credit: Maxar Technologies

The Brutality of War: Inside Gaza’s Violent Uprising and Israel’s Response

The heartbreaking truth is that while Gaza may be an open-air prison, it’s one the Palestin...

Expert Analysis Sep 09

Sgt. Foulk, far right, is shown in this 1989 photograph in Panama with other soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion.

Rangers vs. Crips: The Untold Story of Tacoma’s Epic Street Firefight

In a showdown straight out of an action movie, Sgt. Bill Foulk and his crew of Rangers turned a q...

SOF Sep 08

The film captivates visually, combining practical effects and CGI to authentically recreate the 1940s. (ApolloHOU)

Oppenheimer: The Man Who Became Death Also Shaped the Future of War

Dive into the gripping story of Oppenheimer, exploring his creation and the birth of the atomic a...

Movie Review Sep 06

Members of the 303rd Bomb Group proudly pose with their iconic B-17 Flying Fortress, 'Hells Angels,' a name that would inspire legends both in the air and on the ground.

From Bombs to Bikes: How WWII Fighter Pilots Inspired the Hells Angels Bike Gang’s Name

Just like the Hell’s Angels swapped their wings for wheels, I’m trading my RV6’s plain nose...

World Sep 04

A Douglas A-1 Skyraider in flight. (Heritage Flight Museum/Wikimedia Commons)

The A-1 Skyraider: The Propeller-Driven Warrior That Defied the Jet Age

The A-1 Skyraider, from WWII relic to Vietnam hero, proved its worth with robust design and versa...

Aviation Aug 27

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SOFREP Interviews Chelsea Walsh: The Nurse Who Reported Red Flags About Trump’s Would Be Assassin

Happy Birthday Delta Force!

The Truth Behind UFOs: From Project Blue Book to the Pentagon’s UAP Task Force

Death by Ice Dart: The CIA’s Heart Attack Gun

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Trump’s Ukraine Endgame: How He Likely Plans to End the War, Force Zelensky’s Hand, and Leave Putin with a Face-Saving Deal

Uncovering the CIA’s 1950s Hypnosis Program

How America’s Foreign Policy Decisions Have Led to Unintended Consequences

USS Gyatt: The Original “Gyatt” That Set Navy Hearts Racing As The World’s First Guided Missile Destroyer

How CIA Predecessors Were Assessed and Selected

How Hitler’s Gold Walther Pistol Made it to Cleveland

SOFREP History: The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro and the US Navy’s Dramatic Intervention

Green Beret Remembers SEAL Michael Monsoor, Killed In Action September 29th, 2006

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The South Tower Engulfed in Flames Seconds After Impact

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Rangers vs. Crips: The Untold Story of Tacoma’s Epic Street Firefight

Oppenheimer: The Man Who Became Death Also Shaped the Future of War

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SOFREP Interviews Chelsea Walsh: The Nurse Who Reported Red Flags About Trump’s Would Be Assassin

Happy Birthday Delta Force!

The Truth Behind UFOs: From Project Blue Book to the Pentagon’s UAP Task Force

Death by Ice Dart: The CIA’s Heart Attack Gun

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Trump’s Ukraine Endgame: How He Likely Plans to End the War, Force Zelensky’s Hand, and Leave Putin with a Face-Saving Deal

Uncovering the CIA’s 1950s Hypnosis Program

How America’s Foreign Policy Decisions Have Led to Unintended Consequences

USS Gyatt: The Original “Gyatt” That Set Navy Hearts Racing As The World’s First Guided Missile Destroyer

How CIA Predecessors Were Assessed and Selected

How Hitler’s Gold Walther Pistol Made it to Cleveland

SOFREP History: The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro and the US Navy’s Dramatic Intervention

Green Beret Remembers SEAL Michael Monsoor, Killed In Action September 29th, 2006

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The South Tower Engulfed in Flames Seconds After Impact

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The Twin Towers Standing Strong, One Day Before 9/11

The Brutality of War: Inside Gaza’s Violent Uprising and Israel’s Response

Rangers vs. Crips: The Untold Story of Tacoma’s Epic Street Firefight

Oppenheimer: The Man Who Became Death Also Shaped the Future of War

From Bombs to Bikes: How WWII Fighter Pilots Inspired the Hells Angels Bike Gang’s Name

The A-1 Skyraider: The Propeller-Driven Warrior That Defied the Jet Age

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