Category: Expert Analysis

I see big changes coming in the next few years, and I want to be the first to say it: These mercenary groups will be the future of the PMC industry.

On 6 June, 2011, the men from Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion were patrolling near a village in Afghanistan’s Sangin Valley. That morning, all women, children, and livestock could be observed quickly evacuating the village, an occurrence termed “mass exodus,” which preceded all significant attacks against the Marines. This was observed by three surveillance aircraft, two […]

Thursday, June 2nd, ago was one of the darkest days in recent memory for the Navy and Air Force flight demonstration teams. The Blue Angels have suspended their schedule after the tragic loss of Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss.  They announced, during an emotional memorial service, that their first show back would be for their home […]

I remember that feeling of having the “keys to the kingdom” when I was taught how to pick locks and surreptitiously enter… well places that didn’t expect me to be entering. It was awesome, but it took a lot of work and now years past I realize that it’s what’s called a “Perishable Skill” which […]

“Are you asking about veterans? You know he was a SEAL right, but he don’t tell no one.”

Big picture thinking can save your life and help you avoid reacting from tunnel vision, fear or your own anger.

I then looked around and realized that I was the only one with any meat on my bones. This enclave of Homeless Veterans and Railway Kids were rockstar skinny, and VH1 Behind the Music, beaten and battered from living within the homeless scene.

Hello Fighter Sweep community, I’m pleased to continue the fine work as the new Editor, and work to expand the reach. I came up with the term Fighter Sweep when we were brainstorming an awesome name for a new aviation site within the SOFREP family. By definition, a Fighter Sweep is an offensive mission by […]

Each member of the team has seen his fair share of the front lines in Ukraine. Some of the team have even been awarded medals for their services.

Immediate threats are actively happening in real time. They are a present danger that is next in order, without delay.

How much of Marcus Luttrell’s “Lone Survivor is fact, and how much is fiction?

As well as a testament to the dirty reality of war and those who fantasize about it and pretend to have been part of something beyond themselves.