SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.27.2017

If it is Thursday, then it is a Chest and Triceps workout in the gym.  Afterward, we then hit the dirt trails for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.26.2017

Wednesday is a Back and Shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Get an early start and beat the heat today. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.25.2017

Tuesday means Leg Day at the gym followed by a 5-mile run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a run over varied terrain. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pull-ups 10 reps 3 x Towel […]

USSOCOM Thomas, “Russia Could Help Expel US From Syria”

General Raymond Thomas, commander of USSOCOM said on Friday that the Russians hold the advantage of possibly expelling US forces from Syria. He said that because of international law and the fact that the Syrian government under President Assad has not invited the US into his country, the Russians who are Assad’s top ally could […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.24.2017

The best way to shake those Monday blues is to start a new week right, and we’ll continue with UBRR preparation. Start off with push-ups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before some sprint work on the track. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.23.2017

Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. With the heat of […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.22.2017

Shoulder and back workout at the gym to start our Saturday and weekend right. Towel pull ups if you have no access to climbing ropes. Followed by a five-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pull downs, rear 3 x 10 Barbell […]

Russian Special Operations Forces on the Ground in Syria

Russian Special Forces have been advising and assisting the Syrian Army troops in the battle against Islamic State terrorists in Badiyeh desert in Central Syria. Reports coming out of Russian newspapers have the Russian special operations forces taking an active role in combat in their quest to back the government of President Assad. The Russian […]

Israelis Try to Calm Fears at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount

Israeli security forces were trying to allay fears in the old city of Jerusalem and were bracing for clashes with Muslim worshippers as they gathered for Friday afternoon prayers at the Temple Mount. Israel’s security cabinet met for many hours and have decided to leave the metal detectors in place at Temple Mount, which Muslims […]

Green Berets Giving Back, Supporting the Regiment, Going the Extra Mile

“Never Leave a Man Behind” A couple of months ago we ran the story of a group of retired Green Berets who have been hiking the length of the Appalachian Trail to raise money for the Green Beret Foundation. This group of SFers, from the Facebook group SF Brothers, put teams together to hike from […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.21.2017

The start of the weekend but to get Friday off right we begin at the gym for Chest and Triceps day and then a 5-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]

Does the United States Army Really Need E-10s or E-11s?

Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey was recently at Ft. Bliss, TX among the senior enlisted members of the service and in a closed-door meeting floated the idea that perhaps the Army should consider creating pay grades E-10, and E-11 for the senior NCOs who serve in positions of higher authority. And although the […]