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The History and Evolution of the HAWK Air Defense Missile System: From Cold War to the Russia-Ukraine War

Old tech, new tricks: Ukraine’s HAWK missiles are downing drones and missiles, proving Cold War gear can still dominate modern battles.

Operation Red Dawn: The Hunt for Saddam Hussein

Under the pitch-black skies of Ad-Dawr, Task Force 121 proved that no tyrant, no matter how deep his spider hole, could escape the relentless pursuit of American special operations.

Origins of Modern Close Quarter Battle

From Shanghai’s ‘Gutter Fighting’ to modern special ops, CQB evolved through grit, innovation, and a relentless spirit to adapt and survive.

Today in History: Pearl Harbor Attack – Over Eight Decades Later, A World Transformed

83 years later, Pearl Harbor still echoes: a shocking attack, global lessons, and how it shaped today’s geopolitics. Never forget.

The Fiery Legacy of Flamethrowers: From Ancient Greece to 2024 Drones

From ancient Greek fire to flamethrower drones in 2024, fire’s legacy as a weapon blazes on. Who knew tech could reignite the past?

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, the Navy’s original trendsetter.

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.

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 high-stakes rescue mission.

The Day Alvin York Became an American Legend

Today in history, Cpl. Alvin York led a daring charge against German forces, capturing prisoners and becoming one of WWI’s greatest heroes.

Vietnam Pilot Bernard Fisher Saves Downed Wingman, Is Awarded Medal of Honor

Facing brutal odds in Vietnam, Major Bernard Fisher risked everything to land his plane and rescue his downed wingman.

Putin’s Brutal War Tactics: Why Russia Thinks Human Rights Don’t Matter

Russia’s brutal actions in Ukraine, far from being an aberration, are deeply rooted in its despotic history and demographic struggles, revealing a nation that values survival and territorial expansion over Western ideals of human rights.

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 quiet Tacoma neighborhood into a full-blown warzone, proving that even at home, you never back down when the fight comes to you.

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