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Polish GROM operators—shirtless, battle-hardened, and unapologetically elite—standing tall embodying the thunder that never quits.

SOF Pic of the Day: Polish GROM Members in Afghanistan

Polish GROM storms the battlefield like a crack of thunder—swift, unyielding, and impossible to...

The Pic of the Day Dec 15

Three warriors of the Siberian Battalion, including two cloaked in snowy ghillie suits, gear up for their fight against tyranny, turning a simple log outside Kyiv into a frontline of defiance.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Three Members of the Siberian Battalion, Pro-Ukraine Defected Russians Fighters

The Siberian Battalion isn’t just a paramilitary unit; it’s a living, breathing act of defian...

The Pic of the Day Nov 22

Smile says 'photo op,' but the Snipex T-Rex says 'business is booming'—literally.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Ukrainian Sniper with Snipex T-Rex Rifle and Suppressor

The Snipex T-Rex isn’t just a rifle—it’s a portable artillery piece that turns anything in ...

The Pic of the Day Nov 12

Captured in the heart of winter, a Swedish Ranger maintains control during SERE training, showcasing the resilience and discipline required to operate in the harshest arctic conditions

SOF Pic of the Day: Swedish Army Rangers During Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Training

Forged by the unforgiving cold and armed with expertise in survival and stealth, the Swedish Rang...

Military Nov 01

Marines tossing confiscated Iraqi assault rifles onto a file to burn. (National Archives/Wikimedia Commons)

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Marines Toss Tabuk Rifles Into Fire, 2003

US Marines destroy Iraqi Tabuk 7.62 mm rifles in a fiery pit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Middle East Oct 11

Soldiers wearing M-17 Series masks and rain gear during Operation Desert Shield circa 1990. (Department of Defense)

SOFREP Pic of the Day: US Soldiers Get Used to the Heat During Operation Desert Shield, 1990

Soldiers suit up training to acclimatize themselves to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shiel...

Military History Sep 25

Silhouette target mounted on the back of a Toyota truck, often used by terrorist groups, repurposed for counter-terrorism training exercises. (DVIDS)

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Toyota Truck with Silhouette Target Used in Anti-Terrorism Training

SOFREP’s Pic of the Day features a silhouette on the back of a Toyota truck—once a symbol...

The Pic of the Day Sep 17

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

An Italian airman carefully inspects an SC70/90 rifle at the 4th Fighter Wing armory.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: SC 70/90 Rifles of The 4th Fighter Wing of the Italian Air Force

The SC70/90 might not have all the bells and whistles of today’s modern rifles, but its unflinc...

The Pic of the Day Sep 09

With over 7,500 hours behind the stick of the Warthog, Lt. Col. John 'Karl' Marks mastered the skies like no other—cementing his legacy as the face of the A-10’s unmatched roar, saving countless lives with each mission.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: LTC John “Karl” Marks Retires With 7,500 Hours of Stick Time in an A-10

With over 7,500 hours in the cockpit of an A-10, Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks didn’t just fly...

The Pic of the Day Sep 07

The USS Shaw exploding during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. 80-G-16871. (National Archives)

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The USS Shaw’s Devastating Explosion at Pearl Harbor

Witness the moment the USS Shaw erupts in a massive fireball during Pearl Harbor—a powerful sna...

The Pic of the Day Sep 02

A Mobile Floating Assault Bridge built across the Main River by 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division during exercise Reforger '82. (National Archives/Wikimedia Commons)

SOFREP Pic of the Day: US Army Soldiers Cross a Mobile Floating Assault Bridge During Reforger ’82

Exercise Reforger tested NATO’s readiness during the Cold War, with troops using M88 Mobile Flo...

The Pic of the Day Aug 28

Taking a break from the deep, the crew of the USS Olympia enjoys a rare swim call in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Swim Call for the USS Olympia

Watching the crew of the USS Olympia take a swim call in the middle of the Pacific, it’s ha...

The Pic of the Day Aug 22

Somewhere in Sudan: An RSF militiaman and and his SCAR.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: A Trigger Happy Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Militiaman With a SCAR Rifle

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), born from the ashes of the notorious Janjaweed militias, have evo...

The Pic of the Day Aug 10

At 6 '3" and 240 lbs, the General stood out from the smaller Unit guys protecting him.

SOF Pic of the Day: Delta Force Personal Security Detail for General Schwarzkopf at Rafha Airport, Saudi Arabia, 1991

With a blend of ironclad resolve and strategic brilliance, General Norman Schwarzkopf orchestrate...

The Pic of the Day Aug 08

Guarding Olympics-goers in France from wayward drones.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: French Soldier Pulls Anti-Drone Security During Opération Sentinelle

Drones, and the soldiers prepared to bring them down play a special role in the 2024 Paris Olympi...

The Pic of the Day Aug 06

The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, have delighted air show audiences the world over for years.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: US Air Force Thunderbirds Fly High

Witness the awe-inspiring precision and sheer prowess of the USAF Thunderbirds as they soar throu...

The Pic of the Day Aug 03

A French GIGN sniper keeps an eye on Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games.

SOF Pic of the Day: GIGN – France’s Elite Counter-Terrorism Unit and Their Role in Securing the Paris Olympics

As the world converges on Paris for the 2024 Olympics, the elite operatives of GIGN stand as an i...

World Jul 28

Blackwater contractors providing security in Baghdad during the Iraq War. The role and conduct of PMCs like Blackwater have left a lasting impact on military operations and private security practices.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Blackwater Bird Strike

By examining Blackwater’s rise and role in Iraq, we gain a deeper understanding of the intr...

The Pic of the Day Jul 24

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

SOFREP Pic of the Day: SC 70/90 Rifles of The 4th Fighter Wing of the Italian Air Force

SOFREP Pic of the Day: LTC John “Karl” Marks Retires With 7,500 Hours of Stick Time in an A-10

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The USS Shaw’s Devastating Explosion at Pearl Harbor

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SOFREP Pic of the Day: Swim Call for the USS Olympia

SOFREP Pic of the Day: A Trigger Happy Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Militiaman With a SCAR Rifle

SOF Pic of the Day: Delta Force Personal Security Detail for General Schwarzkopf at Rafha Airport, Saudi Arabia, 1991

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SOFREP Pic of the Day: US Air Force Thunderbirds Fly High

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SOF Pic of the Day: Polish GROM Members in Afghanistan

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Three Members of the Siberian Battalion, Pro-Ukraine Defected Russians Fighters

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Ukrainian Sniper with Snipex T-Rex Rifle and Suppressor

SOF Pic of the Day: Swedish Army Rangers During Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Training

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Marines Toss Tabuk Rifles Into Fire, 2003

SOFREP Pic of the Day: US Soldiers Get Used to the Heat During Operation Desert Shield, 1990

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Toyota Truck with Silhouette Target Used in Anti-Terrorism Training

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

SOFREP Pic of the Day: SC 70/90 Rifles of The 4th Fighter Wing of the Italian Air Force

SOFREP Pic of the Day: LTC John “Karl” Marks Retires With 7,500 Hours of Stick Time in an A-10

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The USS Shaw’s Devastating Explosion at Pearl Harbor

SOFREP Pic of the Day: US Army Soldiers Cross a Mobile Floating Assault Bridge During Reforger ’82

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Swim Call for the USS Olympia

SOFREP Pic of the Day: A Trigger Happy Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Militiaman With a SCAR Rifle

SOF Pic of the Day: Delta Force Personal Security Detail for General Schwarzkopf at Rafha Airport, Saudi Arabia, 1991

SOFREP Pic of the Day: French Soldier Pulls Anti-Drone Security During Opération Sentinelle

SOFREP Pic of the Day: US Air Force Thunderbirds Fly High

SOF Pic of the Day: GIGN – France’s Elite Counter-Terrorism Unit and Their Role in Securing the Paris Olympics

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Blackwater Bird Strike

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