Female Air Force Special Tactics Officer First to Earn Scarlet Beret

A First Thursday marked an Air Force first; a female captain completed the three-month special tactics officer (STO) apprentice course, aka Combat Control School, and earned her scarlet beret. Unfortunately, SOFREP is not releasing the officer’s name due to operational security concerns. We can, however, note that her background is in cyber operations. Not Without […]

Here Are Three Unusual Facts About the Battle of Midway You Should Know

Today we remember the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway on June 4-6, 1942.  In just a couple of days, this battle changed the course of the war in the Pacific.  The loss of 4 of Japan’s 6 fast fleet carriers crippled the empire’s offensive strike capability as well as their ability to provide […]

From the Range to the Podium; Air Force Athletes

The 2024 Olympics are not far off, and potential athletes are already preparing to compete. Athletes in the USAF are no different, and an internal program is ready to help them down that path. The World Class Athlete Program is the Air Force’s way to provide exceptional athletes an opportunity to compete at the highest […]