The Pic of the Day: Marines beat the shit out of each other

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct crowd control training in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a […]

The Pic of the Day: TACP dudes doing TACP stuff

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW) Staff Agencies call in mock air strikes during close air support training April 8, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. TACP Airmen require regular close air support training controlling aircraft to maintain currency and deployment readiness. The 93d AGOW is […]

75th Ranger Regiment Chaplain speaks out

Chaplain (Major) Erik Alfsen, the Regimental Chaplain of the 75th Ranger Regiment, speaks out about the current pandemic but also about how to overcome adversity. His thoughts on the Stockdale Paradox are intriguing.

The Pic of the Day: A glimpse into Special Forces selection during Corona

Candidates assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School attempt to push a jeep through a muddy trail during Special Forces Assessment and Selection at Camp Mackall, North Carolina March 14, 2020. Candidates who attended the three-week assessment and selection were evaluated on their ability to work individually and as […]

The Pic of the Day: Secretary of the Navy makes an exit

An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations […]

The Pic of the Day: Stitching away the Corona troubles

Parachute riggers with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Group Support Battalion, sew surgical masks for medical patients at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 1, 2020. Parachute riggers play an important role in airborne and Special operations. Additionally, 1st SFG mechanics used 3D printing capabilities to make re-usable respirator mask prototypes for routine care and protection […]

The Pic of the Day: How to pass the time during Staff Duty

Senior Airman Jerreht Harris, broadcast journalist with American Forces Network Kunsan, poses with his sketchbook, which is filled with both personal projects and pieces done for a yearly online challenge called ‘Inktober,’ at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2020. Harris uses art as a way to relax and connect with others.

The Pic of the Day: Back when gas masks weren’t cool

A U.S. Army Special Operations Forces Soldier participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) training exercise near Stuttgart, Germany, July 18, 2018. The CBRN training prepares response coordination during a defense.

Ever wonder what Spec Ops climbing looks like? Take a look for yourself

Have you every wondered what it is like to tide side-by-side with Special Operators as they navigate the globe executing the most extreme and authentic Spec Ops training out there? Here is your chance to see firsthand what the pros do to stay sharp. In the first episode of SOFREP’s Training Cell series, the team […]

The Pic of the Day: Marine recruits slide for their lives

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the Slide for Life obstacle during the Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 31, 2020. This obstacle required great physical endurance for recruits to keep their grip on the cable and make it through without failing, a rigorous test in training […]