1,215 articles
Latest Photos stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.
SSgt. Christopher Lewis, a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron based out of Hurlburt Field, Florida was awarded the Silver Star for his action during a ten hour firefight near Mosul, Iraq, in 2016. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony at Hurlburt. […]
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Lord, 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, relays information during an 18-ship F-16 Fighting Falcons elephant walk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. Exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07 is an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance to test the readiness of the 35th Fighter Wing. The exercise […]
Broll of the 18th Aggressor Squadron from Eielson AFB, and their participation in Sentry Aloha 18-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI. Video by Senior Airman Joshua Weaver 354th Fighter Wing/Public Affairs Featured image of a U.S. Air Force 18th Aggressor Squadron civilian aircraft mechanic, prepares the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft […]
Navy Seaman Charles Joseph transports a missile on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2018, during a regularly scheduled deployment. – US Department of Defense Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano
Well, not really but it did set a speed record for the fastest transatlantic flight maxing out at a groundspeed of 776 mph. It zoomed from New York to London at a mind-blowing 776mph and took just five hours and 13 minutes – almost a whole hour quicker. And after touching down at Gatwick and shaving […]
F-18’s, A-10’s and a RNLAF F-35A do level passes in the desert canyons of California. Featured image of an A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft pulling up sharply out of a low-level strafing run by U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres
In every clime and place, you’ll find Marines, and not too far away, their chaplains. The chaplains will even follow and support them to the frozen Kumamoto training area where Marines participated in Exercise Forest Light. Marine Corporal Calvin Hilt took an Osprey to the training area with one of Marine Corps Air Station […]
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Brandal performs preflight inspections on a C-130H Hercules while maintenance group members inspect the hydraulic systems during bitter cold temperatures at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2018. The wing’s maintenance members regularly inspect all aspects of their aircraft to maintain mission readiness. – US Department of […]
Residents of southeast Michigan were left a bit shaken Tuesday night after a big bright flash lit up the sky and the ground beneath them shook. The National Weather Service eventually solved the mystery, tweeting “USGS confirms meteor occurred around 810 pm, causing a magnitude 2.0 earthquake.” – ABC News Featured image by video screen capture
Recent heavy rains in California made for an interesting sight on the tarmac. Heavy rains soak the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9, 2018. – US Department of Defense Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels Heavy rains in Southern California didn’t stop training at Marine Corps Air Station Camp […]
In 1942, German test pilot Helmut Schenck becomes the first person to use an ejection seat to successfully exit his aircraft in an emergency. – We Are The Mighty Featured image from video screen capture
Has Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works already produced the mysterious SR-72 and is it a drone? Did VP of Skunk Works Jack O’Bannion, slip up when his recent comments suggest it may have already been built? Jack O’Bannion, VP of Strategy at Skunk Works, is speaking today at SciTech conference. He showed a slide of the […]
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.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
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.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
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.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
