How a conspiracy theorist’s call about a dirty bomb shut down part of a port

A section of the Port of Charleston in South Carolina was shut down for several hours Wednesday night after a tip from a far-right YouTube conspiracy theorist warned that a dirty bomb might be on a container ship moored there, officials said. A section of the Port of Charleston was closed for about seven hours […]

Navy plans upgrades for Tomahawk stockpile, including anti-ship variant

The Tomahawk cruise missile has been an important part of America’s military strategy around the globe since its adoption in the early 1980s.  The Pentagon has now decided to keep the workhorse cruise missile in use until at least 2040, but in order to keep it competitive in the world’s theater, it will require a […]

Man who shot Crossroads Mall terrorist is USPSA Competitor, 3-Gun Shooter

USPSA Shooter,  3-Gunner, and NRA-certified firearms instructor Jason Falconer has been identified as the man who shot and killed a 22-year-old Somali immigrant who went on a stabbing rampage inside a St. Cloud, (MN) Mall on Saturday. The apparent terrorist—who apparently asked victims if they were Muslims before stabbing them—was engaged by Falconer inside the mall. […]

U.S. Navy considers bringing the Perry-class frigate out of retirement

President Trumps’ goal of fielding a 355 ship American Navy has led officials to reconsider the decommissioning of Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigates that were retired from service in the 2000s.  The frigates were retired early in an attempt to reduce costs, but they could technically be returned to duty for a decade or […]

Blimp at US Open Golf Tournament Crashes to Ground and Catches Fire

A commercial blimp that was operating near the US Open golf championship crashed and burst into flames today. Some witnesses claim to have seen the pilot bailout but a spokesperson for the company that owns the blimp stated he stayed in it all the way to the ground and suffered burns. The pilot is OK […]

Chinese SKS and 9mm pistol used in Assault on Republican Baseball Team

Early reports indicate that the shooter who attacked the Republican congressional baseball practice was armed with a 9mm handgun and a Chines Type 56 rifle, more commonly known by it’s Russian acronym, the SKS.  The SKS is a self loading rifle which fires the same round as the AK-47, but is fed from a fixed […]

FBI investigating reports of a ‘dirty bomb’ in South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina– FBI is investigating reports of a “dirty bomb” in a shipping container supposedly aboard a ship called Maersk Memphis in the Wando Terminal. According to local news, the terminal has already been evacuated. The Coast Guard, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, HAZMAT crews, and EMS are on scene. So far, authorities have not found […]

President Trump to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam medic James C. McCloughan

The Pentagon has announced that President Donald Trump will award the Congressional Medal of Honor to former Army Specialist and Vietnam Veteran James C. McCloughan in a ceremony on July 31st. According to news release provided by the Pentagon, McCloughan will receive the prestigious award for “distinguished actions during 48 hours of close-combat fighting against […]

GOP Shooter identified as James T. Hodgkinson, here’s what we know…

Earlier this morning, SOFREP reported on a shooting that targeted Republican U.S. lawmakers as they practiced for a charity baseball game.  The incident resulted in senior Republican leader Steve Scalise suffering a serious gunshot wound to the hip, as well as four others, including two Capitol Hill police officers that were wounded in the ensuing […]