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Latest Veteran Culture stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

“Never Enough”: Former Navy SEAL Mike Hayes on Leadership and How to Thrive on the Hard Path

“Never Enough”: Former Navy SEAL Mike Hayes on Leadership and How to Thrive on the Hard Path

February 11, 2021

In his new book, Never Enough, former Navy SEAL Mike Hayes explores the excellence that comes from being pushed to your max.

McDonough Makes Big Promises for VA in Face of Even Bigger Issues

McDonough Makes Big Promises for VA in Face of Even Bigger Issues

February 10, 2021

Denis McDonough, the new VA Secretary, has vowed to ‘fight like hell’ for veterans. But the challenges he will face are extraordinary.

Remembering 1LT George Sisler, MACVSOG, Medal of Honor

Remembering 1LT George Sisler, MACVSOG, Medal of Honor

February 7, 2021

Lt. Sisler grabbed grenades and charged into the teeth of the enemy assault, singlehandedly breaking it up and forcing the enemy to retreat.

SecDef Austin Orders Military to Stand Down to Address Extremism 

SecDef Austin Orders Military to Stand Down to Address Extremism 

February 4, 2021

SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered a Department of Defense-wide stand down to discuss the challenge of extremism in the ranks.

Eight Years Ago, THE LEGEND Was Murdered: SEAL Chris Kyle

Eight Years Ago, THE LEGEND Was Murdered: SEAL Chris Kyle

February 2, 2021

Chris Kyle was the best sniper in U.S. military history. His death — shot by a veteran at a Texas shooting range — belied the man’s greatness.

Remembering a Hero: Special Forces Warrant Officer Shawn Thomas

Remembering a Hero: Special Forces Warrant Officer Shawn Thomas

February 2, 2021

Warrant Officer One Shawn Thomas was loved by all. He was described as a warrior by every single person that knew him, including me.

Volunteers at the U.S. Border: Training with Arizona Border Recon

Volunteers at the U.S. Border: Training with Arizona Border Recon

January 30, 2021

Arizona Border Recon is a volunteer force of veterans, law enforcement officers and civilians patrolling America’s porous southern border.

VA Doctor Sentenced to 25 Years for Abusing Veterans at West Virginia Hospital

VA Doctor Sentenced to 25 Years for Abusing Veterans at West Virginia Hospital

January 26, 2021

Yates, a doctor at a VA hospital, temporarily immobilized veteran patients before committing various forms of sexual abuse and molestation.

John Zinn, From Surfing in California to the Navy SEALs

John Zinn, From Surfing in California to the Navy SEALs

January 25, 2021

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

Three NY National Guard Troops Killed in Helicopter Crash

Three NY National Guard Troops Killed in Helicopter Crash

January 21, 2021

Three New York National Guard members on a training flight were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in western New York.

Soldier Charged with Conspiring wIth ISIS to Attack US Troops

Soldier Charged with Conspiring wIth ISIS to Attack US Troops

January 20, 2021

Army PFC Bridges is charged with giving military advice and guidance on how to kill fellow soldiers to ISIS.

Future Secretaries of Defense Should Take a Cue from Chris Miller

Future Secretaries of Defense Should Take a Cue from Chris Miller

January 19, 2021

Acting SecDef Miller will be replaced under the new administration, but his successors would be wise to take a few pages out of his playbook.

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