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Amidst memories of service and sacrifice, a former SEAL contemplates the void left by the camaraderie of the Teams. Original illustration by SOFREP.

Lack of Navy SEAL Alumni Support Likely Contributing to Continuing Wave of Suicides

Navigating the turbulent transition from the camaraderie of the Teams to civilian life, I found s...

Editorial Jun 30

Sending rounds downrange. (Image source: DVIDS)

SOCOM and Long-Range Lethality: Lightweight Machine Gun Selection Heats Up

Facing limitations in long-range engagements, SOCOM is set to choose a new weapon bridging the ga...

Weapons May 12

U.S. Special Operations Command and international service members operate a vessel during a Special Operations Forces capabilities demonstration in Tampa, Florida May 18, 2022.

US Special Operations Community Builds on its Strengths

Command Sgt. Maj. Shane W. Shorter emphasizes that the essence of SOCOM’s strength lies not...

US SOCOM Mar 20

Expeditionary Mobile Base USS Lewis B. Puller is shown here in the Arabian Gulf in this September 3rd, 2020 photo. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dawson Roth

Special Operations Command Comments on Expeditionary Sea Bases

Expeditionary Sea Base vessels, with their unique adaptability from civilian oil tankers, stand a...

Navy Mar 19

Special Operations Forces personnel during a free fall parachuting exercise, February 7, 2024. (Image source: DVIDS)

Special Ops in a Shifting World: SOCOM’s Strategy for Tomorrow

In the ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) adapts with un...

SpecOps Feb 16

A colorful collection of some of the finest military watches available.

Decoding the Authenticity: Unveiling the True Military Watches Versus the Pretenders

Whether officially issued gear or personal acquisitions, these watches do more than just tell tim...

Expert Analysis Jul 04

SOF Pic of the Day: Navy SEAL Sniper Training in the California Desert

Navy SEAL sniper ready for a shot in the California desert.

The Pic of the Day Jul 03

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Brig. General Derek N. Lipson: Pioneering Change in US Special Operations Command-Korea

An experienced and decorated leader, Lipson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new...

Military Jun 30

Behind these doors lie the tools that sharpen the tip of the spear. Photo by the author.

SOFREP Insider: Discover What is Behind The Doors of SOF Week-Drones and Guns

Join SOFREP’s own Guy McCardle with an all access pass to America’s premier special o...

Featured May 22

Decorated Navy SEAL Died in HALO Training Accident

Last week, the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) reported the death of an East Coast-based de...

US SOCOM Feb 28

What SOCOM Has Learned From the War in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is of a highly fluid nature and is a hybrid sort of conflict mixing convention...

World Jun 02

The Al-Qurayshi Raid In Syria, What We Know So Far

SOFREP gets into the details of the raid by Delta Force to take out the head of ISIS, Al-Qurayshi...

News Feb 03

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi's hideout in Syria seen here destroyed during an overnight raid by US Special Operations Forces (NDTV).

ISIS Leader al-Qurayshi killed in US Special Forces Operation in Syria

President Biden confirms that ISIS leader al-Qurayshi was killed in a US Special Operations force...

Special Operations Feb 03

Major General John K. Singlaub during a hearing in Washington with the House Armed Services subcommittee about the situation in Korea, 1977 (Associated Press/ The Washington Post).

Legendary Cold Warrior And Green Beret John Singlaub passes away at 100

Retired Major General John K. Singlaub, a decorated special operations legend has passed away pea...

News Feb 02

President Richard Nixon presents the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Gary Biekirch at the White House in October 1973. Photo; Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74

Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch passed away the day after Christmas after ...

Coalition SOF Dec 27

U.S. Special Operations Command established a partnership agreement with the Doolittle Institute to operate SOFWERX as a public-facing intermediary to assist with collaboration, innovation, prototyping, and exploration with industry, labs, and academic partners. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Barry Loo)

Mike Wimmer: The Real Tony Stark Working For Special Operations?

Mike Wimmer is not your ordinary 13-year-old boy. Let’s have a look into what he’s ac...

Technology Dec 18

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA to Avenge 9/11 by Toby Harnden

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA to Avenge 9/11- Review

Award-winning author Toby Harnden has written a riveting account of the very first days of the U....

Book Review Dec 11

SOCOM commander General Richard Clarke at the annual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC). (SOCOM Public Affairs Office)

The US Still Has a Lot of Tools to Use in Afghanistan According to the Top Special Operations Officer

“The violent extremism that attacked us on 9/11 is still there. We can never forget that,�...

Special Operations Nov 23

CORONADO, Calif. (April 15, 2020) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Basic Training Command Commanding Officer Cmdr. Keith Marinics places a Special Warfare (SEAL) pin, known as a “Trident,” on a member of SEAL Qualification Training Class 336 during their graduation ceremony at NSW Center in Coronado, Calif., April 15. The “Trident” is a symbol of honor, integrity and discipline that embodies the ethos Navy SEALs follow in their service to the American people. The ceremony was limited to students and staff, and implemented other CDC guidelines to the extent applicable as part of NSW Center’s proactive approach to combat COVID-19. NSW Center provides initial and advanced training to the Sailors who make up the Navy’s SEAL and Special Boat Teams. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony W. Walker/Released) 200415-N-QC706-0121

Great and Terrible Leadership Examples in the Navy SEAL Teams

During my time in the Navy SEALs I saw examples of very good and very bad leadership. When it was...

US SOCOM Nov 15

U.S. Army Green Berets and Syrian partners outside of the al-Tanf garrison in Syria. This is an example of how embedding ARSOF troops with partners can influence near-peer power competition. (DVIDS)

What Would ARSOF’s Role Be in Near-Peer Conflict With Russia?

Looking back may be the way forward for ARSOF, according to a recent RAND report.

SOF Nov 10

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Lack of Navy SEAL Alumni Support Likely Contributing to Continuing Wave of Suicides

SOCOM and Long-Range Lethality: Lightweight Machine Gun Selection Heats Up

US Special Operations Community Builds on its Strengths

Special Operations Command Comments on Expeditionary Sea Bases

Special Ops in a Shifting World: SOCOM’s Strategy for Tomorrow

Decoding the Authenticity: Unveiling the True Military Watches Versus the Pretenders

SOF Pic of the Day: Navy SEAL Sniper Training in the California Desert

Brig. General Derek N. Lipson: Pioneering Change in US Special Operations Command-Korea

SOFREP Insider: Discover What is Behind The Doors of SOF Week-Drones and Guns

Decorated Navy SEAL Died in HALO Training Accident

What SOCOM Has Learned From the War in Ukraine

The Al-Qurayshi Raid In Syria, What We Know So Far

ISIS Leader al-Qurayshi killed in US Special Forces Operation in Syria

Legendary Cold Warrior And Green Beret John Singlaub passes away at 100

Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74

Mike Wimmer: The Real Tony Stark Working For Special Operations?

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA to Avenge 9/11- Review

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Lack of Navy SEAL Alumni Support Likely Contributing to Continuing Wave of Suicides

SOCOM and Long-Range Lethality: Lightweight Machine Gun Selection Heats Up

US Special Operations Community Builds on its Strengths

Special Operations Command Comments on Expeditionary Sea Bases

Special Ops in a Shifting World: SOCOM’s Strategy for Tomorrow

Decoding the Authenticity: Unveiling the True Military Watches Versus the Pretenders

SOF Pic of the Day: Navy SEAL Sniper Training in the California Desert

Brig. General Derek N. Lipson: Pioneering Change in US Special Operations Command-Korea

SOFREP Insider: Discover What is Behind The Doors of SOF Week-Drones and Guns

Decorated Navy SEAL Died in HALO Training Accident

What SOCOM Has Learned From the War in Ukraine

The Al-Qurayshi Raid In Syria, What We Know So Far

ISIS Leader al-Qurayshi killed in US Special Forces Operation in Syria

Legendary Cold Warrior And Green Beret John Singlaub passes away at 100

Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74

Mike Wimmer: The Real Tony Stark Working For Special Operations?

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA to Avenge 9/11- Review

The US Still Has a Lot of Tools to Use in Afghanistan According to the Top Special Operations Officer

Great and Terrible Leadership Examples in the Navy SEAL Teams

What Would ARSOF’s Role Be in Near-Peer Conflict With Russia?

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