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Category: Military History

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Latest Military History stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: The Legacy of Billy Mitchell – Seeking Courageous Voices in Today’s Military

The Bolduc Brief: The Legacy of Billy Mitchell – Seeking Courageous Voices in Today’s Military

March 23, 2025

Billy Mitchell saw the future of war—and was punished for it. Who in today’s military has the vision and courage to challenge the status quo?

The Firing of Admiral Lisa Franchetti: What it Means For The Future of The Navy

The Firing of Admiral Lisa Franchetti: What it Means For The Future of The Navy

March 12, 2025

The sudden dismissal of Admiral Franchetti in February underscores the administration’s commitment to refocusing the military on warfighting readiness, stripping away distractions like DEI that have no place in an institution built for victory.

Fort Benning Is Back: The Reason Behind SECDEF Hegseth’s Decision

Fort Benning Is Back: The Reason Behind SECDEF Hegseth’s Decision

March 4, 2025

With a stroke of the pen, Secretary Hegseth has restored the name Fort Benning and also reignited the battle over how we choose to honor our military history—one name change at a time.

Today Marks the 56th Anniversary of the Founding of The US Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN

Today Marks the 56th Anniversary of the Founding of The US Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN

March 3, 2025

From its scrappy beginnings in a converted trailer at Miramar to its status as the gold standard of aerial combat training, TOPGUN has spent 56 years turning hotshot pilots into lethal warriors who own the skies.

The Battle That Never Should Have Happened: How Stubborn Commanders Sent Thousands to Die in Hurtgen Forest

The Battle That Never Should Have Happened: How Stubborn Commanders Sent Thousands to Die in Hurtgen Forest

February 22, 2025

The Battle of Hurtgen Forest was a brutal fight against terrain as much as the enemy—bad strategy turned the woods into a death trap.

The F-22 Raptor: The Overlooked Apex Predator of Air Superiority

The F-22 Raptor: The Overlooked Apex Predator of Air Superiority

February 17, 2025

The F-22 Raptor: unmatched speed, agility, and firepower. A true apex predator—will it ever get to prove itself in real combat?

Aviation History: The 2003 Patriot Missile Friendly Fire Incident That Downed a US Navy F/A-18 in Iraq

Aviation History: The 2003 Patriot Missile Friendly Fire Incident That Downed a US Navy F/A-18 in Iraq

February 16, 2025

In the unforgiving chaos of war, where technology and split-second decisions collide, the tragic loss of Lt. Nathan D. White serves as a sobering reminder that even the most advanced systems can fail those they are meant to protect.

Kelly Johnson: The Genius Behind America’s Iconic Fighter Jets

Kelly Johnson: The Genius Behind America’s Iconic Fighter Jets

February 16, 2025

Kelly Johnson revolutionized aviation with groundbreaking designs like the U-2 and SR-71, shaping America’s dominance in the skies.

‘Bragg Is Back’ (but Not in the Way You Think) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Renames Fort Liberty

‘Bragg Is Back’ (but Not in the Way You Think) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Renames Fort Liberty

February 11, 2025

Bragg is back, this time honoring a true American hero whose courage and sacrifice embody the best of our military tradition.

Building a Culture: How Generals Ridgway and Gavin Rebuilt the 82nd Airborne for D-Day

Building a Culture: How Generals Ridgway and Gavin Rebuilt the 82nd Airborne for D-Day

February 9, 2025

Between January and June 1944, Ridgway and Gavin took a battered 82nd Airborne, forged it into a lethal, disciplined force, and set the standard that Airborne warriors still live by today.

The CIA’s Secret Humor: Read the Cold War’s Most Classified Soviet Jokes

The CIA’s Secret Humor: Read the Cold War’s Most Classified Soviet Jokes

February 8, 2025

The CIA website isn’t all secret missions—discover declassified UFO docs, psychic studies, and even Cold War-era Soviet jokes!

Own a Piece of Navy SEAL History: Rare Memorabilia Auction – Bid Now!

Own a Piece of Navy SEAL History: Rare Memorabilia Auction – Bid Now!

February 7, 2025

Own a piece of American badassery—because nothing says ‘I’m not a communist’ like outbidding your buddies for some SEAL-forged relics.

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