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Latest SOFREP Member Submission stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.
In a world where masculinity and fitness are increasingly mislabeled as toxic or extremist, we must recognize the essential values of hard work, discipline, and resilience inherent in physical training, and reject societal norms that weaken our spirit and physical health.
Enjoy chapter one of Navy veteran and SOFREP reader Andrew Dunn’s latest work of near future military fiction, “Operation Storm Garden”
A SOFREP reader gives us an insider look at how special operations units of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army have used civilian shooters to help them hone their skills.
Watch as Bud Light makes the transition from the King to the Queen of Beers.
American politician, former Commander of Special Operations Command Africa, and retired Brigadier General Donald C. Bolduc takes to SOFREP to express his views on the American political system…and he offers solutions.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has become a testbed for Western weaponry and tactics, allowing countries and military contractors to deploy new technologies and strategies in a modern conflict situation, while Ukraine benefits from upgrading its military with state-of-the-art software programs and information systems.
Active duty Infantry officer and West Point grad John Miller offers us his opinion of a reader-submitted piece questioning the officer selection process of Naval Special Warfare.
The selection process for becoming a SEAL officer is highly competitive and draws candidates from various commissioning pathways, including the US Naval Academy, Officer Candidate School, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, each with its own advantages and unique group of qualified candidates. This highlights the importance of diverse thought in the Special Operations Forces.
With a possible isolationist movement taking hold in the US, it would be in Europe’s best interests to bolster its defense capabilities.
Non-commissioned officers are the backbone of western fighting forces and greatly enhance our combat abilities.
The death of Kyle Mullen during BUD/S training in Coronado California and the importance of the SEAL training program are addressed by former Navy SEAL and Naval Criminal Investigation Service Agent David Brown in this SOFREP Member submission.
SOFREP member Tom Johansmeyer explains why cyber-attacks are a sideshow in the larger conflict in Ukraine.
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.
