Special Operations

Explore the world’s most elite special forces, known for their exceptional training, daring missions, and global security contributions.

In a potential shift of monumental proportions, the U.S. Army is considering a proposition to reduce special operations programs by an estimated 10% in the forthcoming years.

Former US Special Forces soldier Nick Maimer was recently killed by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

Former Delta operator George Hand talks about what motivated him to join the greatest fighting force on Earth.

Major General (retired) Gary Harrell, a revered figure in the Special Operations Forces community, passed away at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with glioblastoma. During his 35-year career with the Army, he commanded several special operations units and retired in 2008 as the Deputy Commanding General of the Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).

Special operations forces attract a special breed of soldier. The true SOF hopeful is precisely focused, tirelessly motivated, and fully committed to their goal. Whether trying to secure Navy SEAL Hell Week, make it through Army Q Course, or push through the lengthy Air Force “Superman School,” the SOF candidate is defined by an urge […]

As global power dynamics change, so does the role of American Special Operations Forces. SOCOM is tasked with keeping up with those changes to keep SOF relevant and effective. Presented here is part of their plan to do just that.

US Marine Raiders and Green Berets hold exercise RAVEN to test and refine predeployment MARSOC unit readiness

10 years ago today, SOFREP published initial reports of the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi that took the lives of four Americans including a SOFREP Editor, navy SEAL and CIA contractor Glen Doherty

It is explained, in simple terms, how to apply for two very difficult jobs

The death of Seaman Kyle Mullins in BUD/S training to become a navy SEAL has the New York Times claiming the training program harbors a culture of brutality, cheating and drugs. SOFREP looks at the evidence of these claims and draws a very different conclusion.

In the fast and flashy world of bustling America, we sometimes forget how our homegrown heroes live their lives. Today, we’ll show you the inspiring dedication of Navy’s Nick O’Sullivan.