In the face of violence, Dallas police vow to continue de-escalation tactics

In the face of violence, Dallas police vow to continue de-escalation tactics

As the nation reels from the sniper attack in Dallas that killed five police officers and wounded seven others and two civilians, Dallas Police Chief David Brown vowed Friday that the senseless violence wouldn’t change the city’s community relations efforts. “We won’t militarize our policing standards, but we will do it in a much safer […]

New Contributing Editor joins SOFREP

New Contributing Editor joins SOFREP

I look forward to my role as a contributing editor for SOFREP and welcome your suggestions and observations on my reporting, analysis, and commentary.

NATO: What is it, Why it Matters, and How the U.S. is Helping Strengthen it

NATO: What is it, Why it Matters, and How the U.S. is Helping Strengthen it

Russia’s actions in Ukraine have led NATO to boost its air policing missions, which allow it to detect, track and take action against those who violate or infringe on the airspace of NATO allies. That includes the Baltic region, where NATO said its F-16 Fighting Falcon jets have intercepted Russian aircraft violating allied airspace several times.

Hiring: SOFREP Contributing Editor (Part-Time)

Hiring: SOFREP Contributing Editor (Part-Time)

SOFREP Contributing Editor (Part-Time) Position: Responsible for curating and writing daily articles in a demanding, challenging and rewarding work environment Work from home and set your own schedule Reports directly to the SOFREP Managing Editor Requirements: Must have military experience Experience with Word Press is preferred Experience reporting and writing for an online or print news publication is preferred […]

Are Bystanders to Blame for Terrorism?

Are Bystanders to Blame for Terrorism?

In a study conducted a few years ago of 119 lone actor terrorists by Paul Gill and John Horgan, the authors (shockingly) discovered that in the vast majority of cases in the days and weeks leading up to the attacks, in 82.4% of the time, other people knew something about the terrorist’s grievances and/or intent. […]

4 Great Places to Study Most Military Bases Offer Online Students

4 Great Places to Study Most Military Bases Offer Online Students

We skipped across the U.S., landing on military bases from California, to Nebraska, to Florida. Every move brought with it new challenges and differences, but the bases maintained consistency in providing useful resources for online education that suit the lifestyle of service members and their dependents. It made me wonder, as a military spouse, if all […]

Security clearance background checks to include social media

Security clearance background checks to include social media

Investigators can now probe Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites as a part of background checks for security clearances — something that lawmakers said Friday was a classic case of the government playing catch-up with technology. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper signed a policy directive announced Friday that allows investigators to collect publicly […]

Military Times survey: Troops prefer Trump to Clinton by a huge margin

Military Times survey: Troops prefer Trump to Clinton by a huge margin

In a new survey of American military personnel, Donald Trump emerged as active-duty service members’ preference to become the next U.S. president, topping Hillary Clinton by more than a 2-to-1 margin. However, in the latest Military Times election survey, more than one in five troops said they’d rather not vote in November if they have to choose […]

Pesticides, military service may be tied to ALS risk

Pesticides, military service may be tied to ALS risk

People with Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS, are more likely to have been exposed to toxic pesticides or to have served in the military than similar people without the condition, according to a new study. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a degenerative disease in which nerve cells break down over time. ALS affects fewer […]

Muslim student misidentified as ‘Isis Phillips’ in yearbook

Muslim student misidentified as ‘Isis Phillips’ in yearbook

A Muslim high school student who was mistakenly identified in her Southern California yearbook as “Isis Phillips” says she’s hurt not only by the error, but by her classmates who blasted her for denouncing it. Bayan Zehlif, a 17-year-old high school senior, said at a news conference with Muslim community advocates on Monday that she […]