With ISIS Routed in Syria, Assad Is the Big Winner in the Civil War

With ISIS Routed in Syria, Assad Is the Big Winner in the Civil War

Opinion: The US-led coalition which supported the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) have routed the Islamic State’s (ISIS) fighters out of Baghouz which was the last bastion of their self-proclaimed “caliphate” in Syria and Iraq. And while the SDF, supported by U.S. airstrikes continues to pound the remnants of the ISIS fighters in the tunnels and […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 5

Back to the gym on Thursday morning for a Chest and triceps workout to include some pushups, sit-ups, and kip ups. Then a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress down in your workout log book. UBRR Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press […]

LTG Masaharu Homma Executed on This Day 1946, For Bataan Death March

LTG Masaharu Homma Executed on This Day 1946, For Bataan Death March

Masaharu Homma was a Lieutenant General of the Imperial Japanese Army and during in the early days of World War II, his command, the 14th Army was tasked with routing the American and Filipino forces from Bataan. And after the surrender of 76,000 American and Filipino troops there, Japanese troops under Homma’s command forced them […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 4

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 4

Wednesday is Hump Day of the week, so we’ll head to the gym for a back and shoulders workout and then head out for a 5-mile ruck march. Remember to stay hydrated while on the march and mark your progress in the workout log book. UBRR Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]

Operation Chavin de Huantar, Peruvian Commandos Rescue 72 Hostages

Operation Chavin de Huantar, Peruvian Commandos Rescue 72 Hostages

Operation Chavin de Huantar is considered one of the most important operations of the Peruvian military. On April 22, 1997, commandos from the Peruvian Special Forces were able to conduct a rescue operation of 72 hostages held by the terrorist group Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence. The operation was named […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 3

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 3

Tuesday morning is time to go back to the gym to work on pull-ups and rope climbing preparation as well as Leg Day. Go heavier with the sled push to build up explosion which will definitely help with the rucksack marches. If you don’t have access to climbing ropes, (which my gym doesn’t) then do […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 2

Happy Monday, we’ll do a small prep for the UBRR (Upper Body Round Round) by doing a pre-test on the Pushups, Sit-ups, Crunches, and V-Ups just once. Go thru the entire cycle and then do it again and see where your fitness level is. Ensure your form is very strict with the push-ups as that […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 1

We’ll kick off things today with our Sunday morning rucksack march. A warmup of pushups and planks followed by a fast-paced 5-mile ruck march with a 45-pound minimum to start the day right. The ability to carry a rucksack is of paramount importance in Special Operations. Remember to stay hydrated throughout the ruck and to […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 7

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 7

Shoulder and back exercises this morning in the gym before a run to top things off. If you have access to any ropes, you should start incorporating rope climbing into your workouts. If not towel pull-ups are the next best thing. Be sure to mark down your progress in your workout log book and remember […]

Collusion? Navy Trying to Tie Gallagher Court-Martial To SEAL Team 6

Collusion? Navy Trying to Tie Gallagher Court-Martial To SEAL Team 6

The on-going court-martial of U.S. Navy SEAL Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher for killing an unarmed, wounded prisoner has taken a turn into uncharted waters. Gallagher, a very decorated SEAL with multiple deployments under his belt, is charged with stabbing to death a wounded prisoner from the Islamic State and then filming a […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 6

Friday is Leg Day at the gym which should become your favorite day of the week. The weighted Sled push and the squats help to build up power and speed. The lighter weight dumbbell squats will also build up endurance. A 3-mile run to finish the workout. Aim for a better time than the standard […]

Israelis Blast Hamas Targets in Gaza After Latest Rocket Attacks

Israelis Blast Hamas Targets in Gaza After Latest Rocket Attacks

The Israeli Defense Forces launched a series of airstrikes in Gaza after the latest round of rocket attacks launched by militants in Gaza streamed toward Israel. Tensions are rising in the area as Israel called up some of their reserve Air Force, Intelligence and Special Forces units. Things began badly on Monday when Hamas launched […]