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One of my news feeds this morning popped up a breathless piece from ABC about new, “ingenious” liquid explosives being used by Al Qaeda plotters. Inside the hype, there was some discussion of a large, “strategic-level” attack (whatever that means–any terrorist attack is by definition strategic; they are attempting to use terror to achieve an […]
Many ask how Bradley Manning was able to access, amass and expose 700,000 of our nation’s classified documents. The simple answer is the use of a Lady Gaga CD and abuse of the trust that was placed in him to not copy classified data and release it to the world. But failed leadership gave him […]
I have recently seen a comment to the newest Rolling Stone magazine cover by the lead singer of the rock band Disturbed. As much as I do enjoy their music, what has been said and what is actually depicted and written on the cover of the magazine is just beyond me. Quote from David Draiman […]
On July 23rd the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) launched a well-planned and probably rehearsed raid on the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad. The ISI staged out in the desert prior to the attack with dozens of vehicles. This is the same organization that US Special Operations was fighting prior to our departure from Iraq. In this […]
I have seen a lot of reactions to any news coming out of Iraq, especially concerning the growing unrest there, that are dismissive at best. “I don’t care what these people do to each other.” “As long as no Americans were killed, so what?” Inevitably, those who believe that Iraq was a horrible misstep at […]
I’m not entirely sure why this is such a difficult topic to write about, but here it goes. I think it might have to do with the fact that there are hundreds of Syrian people dying every day, and there are over 1.5 million refugees since the Syrian civil war began. Or it could be […]
We will be hearing a verdict on Bradley Manning’s court martial soon. Whatever it is, the infamous “Collateral Murder” video will be mentioned. As usual, SOFREP tells you what the media never does. Bradley Manning’s singular achievement is the release of a now infamous “Collateral Murder” video. It allegedly pulls the veil of secrecy aside […]
…I think I should bring your attention to a few recent facts that naturally escape the limelight of glory in the mainstream media.
Exploring the ‘Pucker Factor’, an unconventional military scale measuring fear and danger response, and its intriguing psychological implications in high-stress environments.
When I was a new guy at SEAL Team 3 there was a Warrant Officer with the nickname “Half Ass.” He earned the name because he had half of it (his ass) shot off during enemy contact with the north Vietnamese. It was a great time to be a SEAL because we had a handful of […]
There’s an important under reported initiative called the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). The TPP is an international free trade agreement currently being negotiated between the US, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam. When the agreement is finalized it lets members export their product with lower fees, and essentially […]
The powers that be have finally gone full-stupid on this one. This is a new sexy term you may never have heard before, BOTG-BDA or boots on the ground battle damage assessment. In layman’s terms it means physically sending troops into a post-detonation site to put eyeballs on the damage. When this is done in […]
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FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
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Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
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Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
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