Memorial Day – Little known heroes remembered

Memorial Day – Little known heroes remembered

With today being Memorial Day, I thought I would write an article highlighting some of those to which this day is dedicated. We live in an age where sports stars are idolized by the masses and Hollywood celebrities are revered for no other reason than that they are famous, worshipped by the masses. The word […]

Making Memorial Day meaningful to kids

Making Memorial Day meaningful to kids

Memorial Day is the gateway to summer. And it’s a great holiday: no presents to buy or turkey to bake, just family, food, and parades. But it also has a serious purpose: to honor all those who have given their lives in military service. With elementary age kids, says Julie Marie Rahm, author of Military Kids […]

Combat myths and tactical fallacies we all believe thanks to movies (Part 1)

Combat myths and tactical fallacies we all believe thanks to movies (Part 1)

It can be easy to fall into the trap of dismissing the effect popular culture has on our perceptions of the world.  We’re each intelligent, reasoning individuals that can appreciate the differences between reality and the fantasy we see on our screens – so it seems almost offensive, at first glance, to insinuate that someone […]

Which Multi-Tool is best? Gerber MP600 vs. Leatherman Kick

Which Multi-Tool is best? Gerber MP600 vs. Leatherman Kick

Like most large competing brands there are supports on each side of the aisle.  Why one person favors one brand over another is not always so black and white.  Not only is there functionality of a product, but there is also a good deal of emotional points that support a person’s preference and opinion on […]

SERE Survival: Sharpening your cutting tools in the field

SERE Survival: Sharpening your cutting tools in the field

“Ops are pushed 1 hour, remain on station.” My PRC-152 spit this information out matter-of-factly as wind and freezing rain pelted me and my crew of Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) members on the top of a mountain. These TACP’s were going through a Combat Survival and Evasion course and I was their instructor. They […]

Ongoing selection in Delta: The first thing you know (Part I)

Ongoing selection in Delta: The first thing you know (Part I)

(Dedicated to Recon6) Riiiingggg… riiiingggg… riiiingggg… (this is a sound that phones made in the day, back before we could we could select Poison by Bell Biv Devoe as a ring tone) Jesus H. Christ, it’s only 0230… and oh-no, there can be only one good reason my home phone is ringing at this hour. […]

Battle of Lampaden Ridge, Germany, March 1945

Battle of Lampaden Ridge, Germany, March 1945

With Memorial Day nearly upon us, we as Americans take the time to remember the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Today I will join other members of our local Veterans Council and visit the local high school for a Memorial Day ceremony to fill in for those who can’t be […]

Expectations of the circuit when transitioning from the military

Expectations of the circuit when transitioning from the military

Getting out of the forces is a daunting time for any soldier. Life in Civvy Street if far more complex than the military regimen guys are used to. In many cases soldiers have joined in they’re late teens and are knocking on 30 or 40 years plus when they leave. This has given them no […]

SOFREP Crate Club Gear Review: ASP Pocket Light

SOFREP Crate Club Gear Review: ASP Pocket Light

In an effort to further minimize my EDC I have begun to carry a new light. Regular handheld lights can be difficult to conceal and carry a weight that could be better used in a different capacity like an extra magazine or a fixed blade knife. Consequently, I have found a pretty good trade-off to […]

Trulock Tactical Choke: Apocalypse Ready

Trulock Tactical Choke: Apocalypse Ready

Endorsed by former Vice President Joe Biden, the 18.5 mm shotgun (12 gauge) is the least regulated, most powerful and most flexible weapon available to police and citizens of the United States of America. To get the most out of this amazing tool, I recommend the Trulock Tactical Choke. It is designed to produce optimum performance […]

Surviving an active shooter or terrorist attack

Surviving an active shooter or terrorist attack

With the recent terrorist attack in England it is only natural to wonder how you would react if confronted with a similar situation. Looking through our archives, SOFREP has covered ways to survive terrorist attacks or active shooters over the years. Take a look at some of the articles from former special operations forces and military veterans. Navy SEAL Reveals […]