SOF Pic of the Day: Georgian Special Forces Arrest a Member of the Islamic State

The Georgian Special Operations Forces, with roots in the 1992 War in Abkhazia, have evolved with international collaborations, especially with NATO, into an elite military unit that has tackled both homefront challenges and global threats, recently capturing an Islamic State member, underscoring their global significance.

2023 Best Combat Diver Competition Held in Key West: Army Beats Navy

With a thrilling display of physical prowess and mental acumen, a team from 5th Special Forces Group triumphed in a tightly contested 3-day competition at the US Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, where 13 elite teams from across the US Special Operations Command engaged in challenges ranging from kayak races to dive physics evaluations, all under the watchful eye of Major Brandon Schwartz and amidst the unparalleled underwater terrains of NAS Key West.

Marine Raiders Master Jungle Warfare with Tactical Tracking Operations School

Drawing on traditional methods and integrating diverse terrain navigation, the Marine Raiders successfully completed an intensive jungle training program, facilitated by the Tactical Tracking Operations School, which focused on cultivating jungle-specific movement, tracking, survival, and combat skills, and garnered overwhelmingly positive responses for its practicality, adaptability, and comprehensive approach to preparing Special Operations Forces for modern warfare across various operational contexts.