US SOCOM

A sailor and K9 from Naval Special Warfare Group One practice crevasse self-recovery during austere high altitude environment training.

John Zinn was not the stereotypical Navy SEAL; He looked like your average skinny surf bum. But underneath he had grit and determination.

On top of the sentence, DeDolph was demoted to the rank to E-1, made to forfeit his pay and allowances, and will be dishonorably discharged.

Combat diving is an intrinsic part of all Special Operations capabilities, but it’s bread and butter for the U.S. Navy SEALs.

It is said that a soldier dies twice: once when he takes his last breath and once when he’s forgotten. SOFREP will never forget SFC Joshua Beale.

Having grown up in Italy, Joe Savoldi was a natural for OSS. And winning a bar fight? He could clear the room by himself. 

Matt Axelson held himself to the highest standard possible, which made those around hold themselves to it as well. That is his legacy.

Axe was an observer. He would hang back and take his time to observe before getting involved. He would take it all in, then turn and execute.

Among the two dozen young men at the training course, a few stood out immediately. It’s always that way; Your gut is your only compass.

The legal team for Tony DeDolph, a Navy SEAL involved in the hazing death of Green Beret Logan Melgar, says he will plead guilty at trial.

Mike Bearden was a true hero; a devilishly good sniper, a dedicated Navy SEAL and a damn good friend. His loss was felt by all who knew him.

The annual competition highlights the exceptional physical skills and mental toughness of wounded, ill, and injured active-duty and veteran servicemembers.