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Taliban Releases American Citizen George Glezmann After 839 Days in Captivity

George Glezmann’s release marks a rare diplomatic win, but with dozens of Americans still held hostage worldwide, the fight to bring them all home is far from over.

Heavy traffic in the skies over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where busy runways and crowded airspace have long posed serious safety challenges. Image Credit: Northern Virginia Magazine

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FAA Shuts Down Helicopter Route Near Reagan National After Deadly Mid-Air Collision

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US Coast Guard Accepts 59th Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Earl Cunningham

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Ukraine Urgently Requests Additional Aster-30 Missiles Amid Depleting Stockpiles

Ukraine’s air defense is at risk as Aster-30 missile stockpiles run low—will France and Italy step in before it’s too late?

Ukraine Mar 20

Fig. 1 A fighter of the 60th Assault Brigade “Veterans” makes his way down a 9-mile gas tunnel to Sudzha, Kursk (Photo: Veterans Brigade)

The Commandos Who Cracked Kursk

A daring Russian raid through a gas pipeline crippled Ukraine’s defenses, collapsing the Kursk salient with minimal casualties.

Expert Analysis Mar 20

SOFREP Daily roundup for Thursday, March 20. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: UK Hosts Meeting on Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission, Trump Proposes US Control of Ukraine’s Power Plants

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Thursday, March 20.

News Mar 20

In a surprising diplomatic twist, Zelensky agrees to Trump's talk of ceasefire, proving sometimes unconventional leaders deliver unconventional results. Image Credit: NDTV

Ukraine Agrees to Partial Ceasefire Following Talks Between Presidents Trump and Zelensky

Love him or hate him, Trump’s unconventional diplomacy might be exactly what’s needed to get Zelensky and Putin talking—and finally cool down this overheated war.

News Mar 19

Trump: The Only Guy Crazy Enough to Make Peace with Putin

Trump isn’t a saint, but in a world where Washington’s war-hungry elites keep fumbling foreign policy like a greased football, he might be the only guy who actually knows how to make a deal and stop the bleeding.

Editorial Mar 19

As the Trump-Hegseth transgender military ban takes effect, service members in uniform face uncertainty about their futures in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Trump-Hegseth Transgender Military Ban: A Comprehensive Overview

The Trump-Hegseth transgender military ban has ignited fierce legal battles and public debate, with service members caught in the crossfire as the courts weigh constitutional rights against claims of military readiness.

Military Mar 19

The Bolduc Brief: The Importance of Courageous Voices in Leadership

When loyalty outweighs honesty, leadership suffers. Is the White House silencing dissent, or just avoiding the hard truths it needs to hear?

Op-Ed Mar 19

Fig. 1 British Challenger II of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The steppes are not kind to 65-ton tanks. Unit marks have been hidden.

How Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Failed

Ukraine’s Kursk offensive stalled, but Zelensky’s media-driven gamble led to devastating losses, as Russia closed in for the kill.

Expert Analysis Mar 19

SOFREP Daily roundup for Wednesday, March 19. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: US National Archives Publishes 63,000 Pages on JFK Killing, Ukraine War Talks Shift as Trump-Putin Strike Partial Deal

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Wednesday, March 19.

News Mar 19

80,000 Pages of Unredacted Files on the Kennedy Assassination To Be Released Today

President Trump’s decision to release the full, unredacted JFK assassination files is a bold step toward transparency, but those expecting earth-shattering revelations may find that history, while intriguing, rarely rewrites itself.

History Mar 18

A man stands beside the body of a loved one wrapped in a white shroud as conflict intensifies, leaving devastation in its wake. Image Credit: AP / Abdel Kareem Hana

Ceasefire Collapses: Israel Resumes Airstrikes on Gaza After Hamas Refuses to Release Hostages

Israel’s decision to resume airstrikes on Gaza after Hamas refused to release additional hostages has reignited the conflict, with mounting casualties, political fallout, and an uncertain path forward.

News Mar 18

Image representation only: A B-1B Lancer departs Ellsworth Air Force Base en route to Grand Forks, January 22, 2025. (DVIDS)

Airman Charged with Murder in the Death of Missing Native American Woman

Airman Quinterius Chappelle faces murder charges in the death of Sahela Sangrait, a missing Native American woman from South Dakota.

News Mar 18

SOFREP Daily roundup for Tuesday, March 18. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Ceasefire Talks Drag as Ukraine Battles On, Israel Resumes Gaza Strikes After US Consultation

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, March 18.

News Mar 18

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth makes his case for a stronger, more decisive military leadership during high-level discussions. Image Credit: The New Republic

Trump and Hegseth Fire Judge Advocates General of the Army, Navy and Air Force

The removal of the military’s top legal officers marks a necessary realignment of the Pentagon’s priorities, ensuring that legal counsel supports rather than obstructs the mission-focused leadership needed for a stronger, more effective armed forces.

Military Mar 17

An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) launches during a live fire testing, December 2021. (DVIDS)

US Leads Global Defense with Advanced Long-Range Missile Exports

The US leads global exports of long-range missiles, shaping modern warfare with precision and power. Discover why it’s the top supplier.

Weapons Mar 17

Retired General Donald C. Bolduc discusses Congress's reliance on Continuing Resolutions as a sign of political dysfunction affecting governance and economic stability.

The Bolduc Brief: National Security – The Continuing Resolution Conundrum, A Call for Accountability and Change

Congress kicks the can again—another stopgap funding bill, more dysfunction. Will Americans demand accountability or accept the cycle?

Op-Ed Mar 17

Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group pose for a group photo, 2023. (DVIDS)

In Focus with Curtis Fox: Rethinking the Special Forces Company

Is the traditional Special Forces company outdated? A bold rethinking could free Green Berets to train, fight, and lead more effectively.

Expert Analysis Mar 17

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Taliban Releases American Citizen George Glezmann After 839 Days in Captivity

FAA Shuts Down Helicopter Route Near Reagan National After Deadly Mid-Air Collision

US Coast Guard Accepts 59th Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Earl Cunningham

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Ukraine Urgently Requests Additional Aster-30 Missiles Amid Depleting Stockpiles

The Commandos Who Cracked Kursk

SOFREP Daily: UK Hosts Meeting on Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission, Trump Proposes US Control of Ukraine’s Power Plants

Ukraine Agrees to Partial Ceasefire Following Talks Between Presidents Trump and Zelensky

Trump: The Only Guy Crazy Enough to Make Peace with Putin

The Trump-Hegseth Transgender Military Ban: A Comprehensive Overview

The Bolduc Brief: The Importance of Courageous Voices in Leadership

How Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Failed

SOFREP Daily: US National Archives Publishes 63,000 Pages on JFK Killing, Ukraine War Talks Shift as Trump-Putin Strike Partial Deal

80,000 Pages of Unredacted Files on the Kennedy Assassination To Be Released Today

Ceasefire Collapses: Israel Resumes Airstrikes on Gaza After Hamas Refuses to Release Hostages

Airman Charged with Murder in the Death of Missing Native American Woman

SOFREP Daily: Ceasefire Talks Drag as Ukraine Battles On, Israel Resumes Gaza Strikes After US Consultation

Trump and Hegseth Fire Judge Advocates General of the Army, Navy and Air Force

US Leads Global Defense with Advanced Long-Range Missile Exports

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Taliban Releases American Citizen George Glezmann After 839 Days in Captivity

FAA Shuts Down Helicopter Route Near Reagan National After Deadly Mid-Air Collision

US Coast Guard Accepts 59th Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Earl Cunningham

Recent Headlines

Ukraine Urgently Requests Additional Aster-30 Missiles Amid Depleting Stockpiles

The Commandos Who Cracked Kursk

SOFREP Daily: UK Hosts Meeting on Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission, Trump Proposes US Control of Ukraine’s Power Plants

Ukraine Agrees to Partial Ceasefire Following Talks Between Presidents Trump and Zelensky

Trump: The Only Guy Crazy Enough to Make Peace with Putin

The Trump-Hegseth Transgender Military Ban: A Comprehensive Overview

The Bolduc Brief: The Importance of Courageous Voices in Leadership

How Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Failed

SOFREP Daily: US National Archives Publishes 63,000 Pages on JFK Killing, Ukraine War Talks Shift as Trump-Putin Strike Partial Deal

80,000 Pages of Unredacted Files on the Kennedy Assassination To Be Released Today

Ceasefire Collapses: Israel Resumes Airstrikes on Gaza After Hamas Refuses to Release Hostages

Airman Charged with Murder in the Death of Missing Native American Woman

SOFREP Daily: Ceasefire Talks Drag as Ukraine Battles On, Israel Resumes Gaza Strikes After US Consultation

Trump and Hegseth Fire Judge Advocates General of the Army, Navy and Air Force

US Leads Global Defense with Advanced Long-Range Missile Exports

The Bolduc Brief: National Security – The Continuing Resolution Conundrum, A Call for Accountability and Change

In Focus with Curtis Fox: Rethinking the Special Forces Company

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