The Bolduc Brief: Lionizing American Generals – A Critical Examination
We’ve gone from commanders who kept their names out of the headlines to a generation of brass who seem more concerned with book deals and legacy than battlefield results.
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Morning Brief: Israel, Iran Continue Strikes as Trump Weighs US Military Involvement
Missiles fly, embassies evacuate, and NATO braces for discord—Friday’s headlines span war zones, diplomacy, and rising global tensions.
Evening Brief: Iran Strikes Israeli Hospital and Central Towns, Russian Missile Levels Kyiv Apartment
SOFREP Evening Brief, June 19, 2025: Iran strikes Israeli hospital, Kyiv reels from deadly missile, and SpaceX faces new Starship setback.
Iran Drops Cluster Munitions on Israeli Civilians: A Legal and Strategic Flashpoint
Iran did more than fire a missile on June 19th—they sent a message in shrapnel, aimed squarely at civilians, and dared the world to look the other way.
Command Sergeant Major Andrew Krogman Tapped as New Top Enlisted Leader for U.S. Special Operations Command
When it comes to leading the most elite warriors in America’s arsenal, Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Krogman is doing more than stepping up—he’s been preparing for this position his entire career.
SOFREP War Stories: Origins, History and Operational Relevancy of the Green Berets
Established on June 19, 1952 under the leadership of Colonel Aaron Bank, the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) marked the beginning of the Green Berets’ distinguished service.
Morning Brief: Iran Strikes Israeli Hospital as Israel Hits Arak Nuclear Reactor, Zelenskyy Urges More Pressure on Moscow After Deadly Russian Strike
Israel hits Iran’s reactor, Iran strikes hospital; Russia slams Kyiv, US eyes Iran, Taiwan vets spies—June 19’s global flashpoints.
Evening Brief: Qatar Monitors Gulf Radiation as Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Nuclear, Energy Sites
Israel pounds Tehran, Russia hits Kyiv, and Taiwan tests its first sub. Welcome to Wednesday’s evening brief, June 18, 2025.
Fordow’s Final Hours? Inside America’s Bunker-Busting Battle Plan
The MOP wasn’t built to send messages or win hearts—it was built to turn fortified mountains into smoking craters when talking stops working.
Col (Ret.) Nate Slate: Cleptocracy – Rule by Thieves
Under Saddam, theft wasn’t a crime—it was the national business model, sanctified by fear, filmed for posterity, and sold back to the people like a bad memory on repeat.
Is Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Picking a Fight He Can’t Win?
Khamenei’s threats land with all the force of a wet firecracker—loud, smoky, and ultimately harmless to anyone not standing in the puddle.
The Bolduc Brief: The Federalization of the National Guard – A Historic Review
When a President federalizes the National Guard without a governor’s consent, it’s not a show of strength—it’s a gamble with the fragile balance between state authority and federal overreach.
