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Forged by the unforgiving cold and armed with expertise in survival and stealth, the Swedish Rangers prove that resilience isn’t just an ideal—it’s a way of life for those who operate in some of the harshest terrains on Earth.
US Marines destroy Iraqi Tabuk 7.62 mm rifles in a fiery pit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Soldiers suit up training to acclimatize themselves to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield, braving the heat while prepping for a possible chemical attack.
SOFREP’s Pic of the Day features a silhouette on the back of a Toyota truck—once a symbol of terror, now a target for anti-terror training.
Today’s Pic of the Day is one that hits deep, a grim and utterly painful reminder of America’s darkest day at the turn of the 21st Century.
Who could have imagined that the beautiful weather that week was just the calm before the storm leading up to that tragic Tuesday morning?
The SC70/90 might not have all the bells and whistles of today’s modern rifles, but its unflinching reliability and rugged build have kept it a trusted workhorse for Italy’s military forces, proving that sometimes the old school still gets the job done.
With over 7,500 hours in the cockpit of an A-10, Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks didn’t just fly the Warthog—he became a legend, the pilot who could wield its firepower with pinpoint precision, saving countless lives on the ground with that unmistakable BRRRRT.
Witness the moment the USS Shaw erupts in a massive fireball during Pearl Harbor—a powerful snapshot of war’s chaos and resilience.
Exercise Reforger tested NATO’s readiness during the Cold War, with troops using M88 Mobile Floating Assault Bridges to cross rivers swiftly.
Watching the crew of the USS Olympia take a swim call in the middle of the Pacific, it’s hard not to wonder if I picked the wrong branch—these Navy guys sure know how to make duty look like a day at the beach.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), born from the ashes of the notorious Janjaweed militias, have evolved into a controversial yet powerful paramilitary entity, deeply entrenched in Sudan’s political and military fabric, while carrying the heavy burden of their brutal past.
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.
