Egypt Kills 53 Terrorist in Week-Long Sinai Offensive

Egypt’s military and police forces have continued their offensive in the Sinai Peninsula in an attempt to rout the Islamic State and other Islamist militants out of the area, officials said on Thursday. And in the continuing operations, they’ve killed 53 terrorists and detained another 680 suspects in the week-long operation. Following the directives of […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 6

Friday means that it is Leg Day at the gym. Starting with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some lunges and the weighted sled push. And then finish the workout with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the session. Training: Continue to prep […]

Russian Proxies Upping the Ante in Syria, A Dangerous Precedent

Over the weekend, U.S. airstrikes decimated an attack by a battalion-sized force of fighters loyal to President Bashar Assad supported by tanks and rocket launchers.  The pro-Assad forces attacked a coalition U.S. Special Operations, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) base with about 500 pro-Assad troops in eastern Syria. While the numbers are still unclear, several of […]

Center for American Progress Calls for Voter Suppression of Military

A left-wing organization with ties to both the Clinton and Obama camps has called for tighter election security in the wake of the Russian tampering probe. So, they want to make it tougher on military personnel stationed overseas from voting. This group has, for years claiming voter suppression and now they want to do the […]

UK Accuses Russian Military of “Malicious Cyber Attack”

The British Foreign Minister has pointed the blame at the Russian government, specifically their military for a global cyber attack that ripped thru European businesses a year ago, accusing the Russians of “weaponizing information” in the realm of cyber warfare. Foreign Minister Tariq Ahmad said, “the U.K. government judges that the Russian government, specifically the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Prep Week 12, Day 5

Back to the gym on Thursday morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out for a 4-mile run. Look to better the standard of 32 minutes. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 […]

Colombia Calls Venezuela’s Fear of Invasion “Ridiculous”

The Colombian military scoffed at the idea that it is eyeing an invasion of its neighbor Venezuela as “ridiculous.” Colombia’s head of their military forces said on Tuesday to the border area visit. The border between the two countries is wide open and the dire situation of the Venezuelan people is putting a strain on […]

Russian Civilian Contractors Killed in US Airstrikes Of Assad Loyalists

There are increasing reports that Russian military contractors were among those killed when a U.S.-led coalition airstrike wiped out an attack by pro-regime Syrian forces loyal to President Assad. About 500 Syrian and Russian forces attacked a coalition base where U.S. Special Operations troops were advising a Kurdish unit. At least a 100 of the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 4

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march, with a 45-pound rucksack minimum completed in a 90-minute maximum window. Look to better the time that is the standard and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and […]

Most SOF Veterans Not Ready For Transition Out of Military (Pt. 2)

Special Operations Forces are the most highly trained members of the military, both in the United States and among our allies. They are also the most prepared troops to tackle any job, anywhere, anytime… unless it has to do with their own personal affairs. SOF veterans are kind of like the best car mechanics in […]

Turkey: Relations With US at Breaking Point, Stalling Against ISIS

The U.S. is sending US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is due in Ankara later this week to help defuse tensions with the Turkish government of President Erdogan. Relations with the Turks, a long-time ally have never been worse and now Turkey is claiming that the U.S. is intentionally stalling the fight against the Islamic […]

Scientists Working on Lighter Bullet-Stopping Wood Stronger Than Steel

Scientists are working on a simple, inexpensive process that can transform normal hardwoods, such as oak or maple into a tough, durable material that is stronger than steel, perhaps even titanium. The practical applications of using this improved wood are open to anything, including bullet-resistant armor. Wood is abundant and relatively low-cost—it literally grows on […]