Iconic Robin Sage, Special Forces’ Culmination Exercise, Begins
“Robin Sage” is the final exercise that all prospective Special Forces soldiers must pass before being awarded the Green Beret.
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Steve McQueen, Marine, Actor, and Icon
Today is Steve McQueen’s birthday. The legendary actor played in numerous roles that mirrored his childhood and experience in the Marines.
Airman and Military Construction Company Owners Arrested for Bribery
Ryan and Raihana Dalbec allegedly paid Nash, over $460,000 in bribes the Dalbecs won using the insider information Nash provided.
China Bans Tesla Cars Among Military Members, Hit the Huawei
This could be a tit-for-tat restriction after the U.S. labeled Chinese tech monster Huawei a national security threat.
Global SOF Symposium, Uniting Special Operations Forces in Person in Florida
Once a year, Special Operations pros from across Europe, South America and the Pacific meet in Florida to talk SOF and the future of warfare.
Wagner Accused of Torturing and Murdering a Syrian Civilian
In a landmark legal case, three NGO’s are accusing Wagner of the 2017 torture and murder of Hamadi Bouta a Syrian civilian.
The Unpleasant Experience of Meeting the Airborne Test Platoon
Eager to show the Airborne Test Platoon veterans that airborne training was still tough, the “Black Hats” smoked us like cheap cigars.
“Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan” Review, Netflix Hits on Underreported History
Netflix’s new series does a superb job of blending battle recreations with beautiful, historically thoughtful depictions of Samurai in Japan.
Thirty Years Later, There Are Still No Answers for Gulf War Syndrome
It is estimated that 250,000 veterans of Operation Desert Storm suffer from Gulf War Syndrome. Thirty years on and there is still no cure.
Colombian Military Launches New “Elite” Unit to Counter Narcos, Rebels
Columbian President Ivan Duque has announced CONAT, an elite unit for “subduing, beating and subjecting” narcos, rebels and drug traffickers.
Navy SEAL Mayor of New York City? Move Over Yang. Top Four Things I’d Do to Right the City If Elected
New York City is changing rapidly and someone needs to stop the mass exodus before the demographic shift creates permanent issues.
February 23, 1945, Marines Raise the Flag on Mount Suribachi
On February 23, 1945, one of the most iconic pictures in military history was taken when the Marines raised the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima.
