Category: Special Operations

The 2nd Ranger Battalion received its baptism of fire on D-Day. Following its reactivation, the battalion has been an integral part of the Rangers.

Despite pushback from the Air Force and Congress SOCOM is moving ahead with finding a dedicated aircraft to support its special operations.

As it happens, New Zealanders are not likely to be kept out of the fray.

Military free-fall is a great insertion method . Yet, a recent incident shows that something could go wrong even with the best-trained men.

As long as the 10th Special Forces Group was in Europe, the Soviets would always fear the sudden rustle in the night.

As great-power competition heats up, Naval Special Warfare is looking for ways to remain relevant after two decades of counterterrorism operations.

Behind every successful Air Force rescue operation is a combat rescue officer (CRO). Find out what makes these men unique.

Chris Campbell and Heath Robinson were two exemplary Navy SEALs whose professionalism and dedication kept us safe at night.

Training accidents are an unfortunate reality in the high-risk training that special operations troops undergo in order to be the best.

Africa will be a major theater of great-power competition and U.S. special operators will have a pivotal role to play in swinging the balance.

In 2005, the SAS faced a problem. Two of their own had been captured by Iraqi police but the British leadership wouldn’t greenlight a rescue.

The MC-130 has played an integral role in innumerable missions and it might yet have a role to play in a potential conflict with China.