A Fresh Look at the History of the Beret and Its Role Today
From ancient shepherds to elite warriors, discover how the humble beret became a symbol of courage, heritage, and military excellence.
Military History
Iran’s Shia Masterplan: A Ruthless, Unified Force That Puts Western Leadership to Shame
Qassem Soleimani: The man who reshaped Middle East power dynamics. Dive into how one figure wielded immense influence across the region.
Christmas Heroes: Five Medal of Honor Stories of Bravery and Sacrifice
When most were unwrapping gifts, these 5 Medal of Honor heroes were dodging bullets and saving lives. True grit never takes a holiday!
A Delta Force Veteran Deconstructs WWII Dresden’s Firestorm
WWII firestorms, Dresden’s ghosts, and a bombastic showdown in Tokyo—history’s guilt rocks are flying, but who’s left standing?
Deck the Halls with Artillery Fire: War’s Brutal Disregard for Festive Peace
Nothing says ‘holiday cheer’ like Washington storming Trenton on Christmas or surprise Tet attacks during New Year—war’s real party crashers.
Ukraine’s ‘Experiment in War’ Is Now the Blueprint for Global Conflict – Were We Listening?
Back in 2017, Ukraine was seen as a testbed for cyberwar. By 2024, it’s ground zero for a war redefining modern combat. Reality struck hard.
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.
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.
