Special Operations Forces: People Are The Number One Asset
You can slap a beret on a guy and call him elite, but if he hasn’t earned it under fire, all you’ve got is a tourist with a cool hat.
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Six Tips to Succeed in Special Operations
In every platoon, there’s always that one guy who manages to be a human IED—volatile, unreliable, and liable to blow up your mission and your morale in a single bad moment.
A Brief Look at the Difference Between Rangers and Green Berets
Both the U.S. Army Rangers and Green Berets are elite components of the military’s special operations forces, each with unique operational roles, rigorous training programs, and distinct missions that aspiring members should consider carefully when choosing a path.
Conquering Fear is the Biggest Obstacle in Special Operations Training
Fear isn’t something operators are free from; it’s what they master, using relentless training, humor, and a clear head to keep that little quitter on their shoulder in check.
Medal of Honor Monday: Roy Benavidez—The Lazarus Soldier
Roy Benavidez wasn’t awarded the Medal of Honor because he was fearless—he earned it because he was wounded, outgunned, and still chose to charge straight into hell to bring his brothers home.
Operation Red Wings at 20: A Remembrance
Twenty years later, Operation Red Wings isn’t some sanitized tale of heroism—it’s a gut-punch reminder that war is messy, men are mortal, and sacrifice doesn’t come with a soundtrack.
Geo Hand: “This Sucks; We’re Going to Die” – A Delta Force Treatise on Helicopter Mishaps
Helicopters, those damnable, awe-inspiring beasts, taught me the hard limits of man and machine through a litany of mishaps, from hard landings in brown-out dust to emergency ocean bailouts and explosive chaos, revealing their true worth only when pushed to the edge.
Mastering Navy SEAL Training: The Drownproofing Test
Mastering calm under duress in water is crucial for Navy SEALs, forming their training’s foundation and effectiveness.
Worse than Hell Week. Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Shares a Training Story
The following is an event that happened leading up to Hell Week. It was one of those life moments where we have a choice to make.
A Navy SEAL Explains the History of the Teams and How Hell Week Came To Be
The men of the NCDUs who stormed Normandy’s beaches faced certain death but fought with relentless courage, clearing the way for Allied forces in what would become the deadliest day in Naval Special Warfare history.
Command Sergeant Major Andrew Krogman Tapped as New Top Enlisted Leader for U.S. Special Operations Command
When it comes to leading the most elite warriors in America’s arsenal, Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Krogman is doing more than stepping up—he’s been preparing for this position his entire career.
SOFREP War Stories: Origins, History and Operational Relevancy of the Green Berets
Established on June 19, 1952 under the leadership of Colonel Aaron Bank, the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) marked the beginning of the Green Berets’ distinguished service.
