The Pic of the Day: Muddy, tired, but still lethal

The Pic of the Day: Muddy, tired, but still lethal

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV) move through a path cleared by Bangalore Torpedos during the Sapper Leadership Course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 20, 2020. The Sapper Leadership Course is a training event that solidifies the capabilities of Combat Engineers in 2d MARDIV.

The Pic of the Day: How Afghan Commandos are made

The Pic of the Day: How Afghan Commandos are made

The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence is responsible for the assessment and training of Afghan special operations soldiers that fill the ranks of Special Operations Kandaks, Special Forces Kandaks, Cobra Strike Kandaks, and the National Mission Brigade. There are currently two Commando courses and a Cobra Strike Maneuver Course running simultaneously […]

The Pic of the Day: It’s always nice and sunny in Florida–even in combat diver school

The Pic of the Day: It’s always nice and sunny in Florida–even in combat diver school

Soldiers attending the Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course practice skills needed to perform amphibious infiltration, June 7, 2018, Key West Florida. Green Beret Combat Divers are assigned to U.S. Army Special Forces Operational […]

The Pic of the Day: Special Forces medics during urban warfare training

The Pic of the Day: Special Forces medics during urban warfare training

U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct simulated operations in an Urban Operations Course at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 25, 2018. The course refines the skills of individual operators to ensure special operations forces are postured and ready for a range of missions.

The Pic of the Day: US and EU commandos prepare together

The Pic of the Day: US and EU commandos prepare together

U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) prepare to board the CV-22B Osprey aircraft operated by U.S. Airmen assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing for additional infil training in Szolnok, Hungary October 28, 2019. U.S. Special Operations Forces conducted a bilateral exercise with Hungarian SOF to focus on […]

The Pic of the Day: Iron Fist 2020 used island where Navy SEALs train

The Pic of the Day: Iron Fist 2020 used island where Navy SEALs train

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, simulate a town seizure for an amphibious assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 12. Capable maritime forces help ensure stability and prosperity around the world. Exercises like Iron Fist enhance the ability of U.S. and Japanese […]

Your Weekly News Roundup: China, tiny cameras, man kills wife and hooker, LinkedIn

Your Weekly News Roundup: China, tiny cameras, man kills wife and hooker, LinkedIn

The venerable SOFREP would like to dust off a tradition from just a couple of years past — the Weekend News Roundup. The Managing Editor, Stavros, tossed a dart at a group photo of us staff writers/contributing editors, and it stuck square in my (dominant) right eye. Being the first on the chopping block I […]

The Pic of the Day: American Soldiers defend the flag from Syrian militias

The Pic of the Day: American Soldiers defend the flag from Syrian militias

Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh Forces conducting a patrol to protect key terrain and natural resources were attacked at a pro-Syria regime checkpoint, near Qamishli, Syria, Feb., 12. The U.S.-led Coalition commonly patrols the area in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces to deny malign actors’ access. You can read more about the incident here. […]

The Pic of the Day: Marines can do more than eat crayons

The Pic of the Day: Marines can do more than eat crayons

Lance Cpl. Caleb Woelk, an infantry assault Marine with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Battalion Landing Team, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in with a shoulder-launched multi-purpose assault weapon during weapon familiarization training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, the flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, […]

The Pic of the Day: US and SDF forces still working together

The Pic of the Day: US and SDF forces still working together

A U.S. and SDF soldier exit their vehicles to speak with locals during a patrol in northeast Syria Jan. 30, 2020. Coalition Forces continue to work with their partners to maintain stability and security in the region. We remain committed to increasing security in northeast Syria, to enable humanitarian assistance, reconstruction and stability operations. Terrorist […]

The Pic of the Day: How Navy ships are resupplied on the move

The Pic of the Day: How Navy ships are resupplied on the move

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, transports supplies from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a replenishment-at-sea. Bataan, the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked […]