Trump’s “Calm Before the Storm” Comment at Military Dinner an Omen?

Trump’s “Calm Before the Storm” Comment at Military Dinner an Omen?

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During a photo shoot with the press before a scheduled dinner with top military advisers and their spouses, President Trump repeated a couple of mysterious remarks that set the tongues in Washington and elsewhere wagging. As the group posed for pictures, Trump grinned and asked the press photographers, “do you guys know what this represents? And […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.6.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.6.2017

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It is Leg Day at the gym. Starting with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some lunges and the weighted sled push. And then finish the workout with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the session. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR. […]

Endeavor Robotics “FirstLook” Throwable Robot Set to Debut Among SOF

Endeavor Robotics “FirstLook” Throwable Robot Set to Debut Among SOF

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If you’ve ever either been involved in or watched an operation on television involving the use of robots in IED or bomb detection operations, the chances are you’ve seen some of Endeavor Robotics products in action. Endeavor is the largest independent supplier of battle-tested UGVs (unmanned ground vehicle) to the U.S. military with over 6000 […]

U.S. Remains World’s Top Military Force, But its Power is Dwindling Rapidly

U.S. Remains World’s Top Military Force, But its Power is Dwindling Rapidly

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In an intriguing Op-Ed for Fox News, former Marine Dakota Wood says that the US’ military power is decreasing across the board while our enemies are getting stronger. Wood was a 20-year member of the Marine Corps and is a The Heritage Foundation’s senior research fellow for defense programs and editor of the think tank’s […]

Iraqi Forces Drive Islamic State Fighters Out of Central Hawija

Iraqi Forces Drive Islamic State Fighters Out of Central Hawija

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Military forces from Iraq are driving out fighters from the Islamic State in their last bastion in Iraqi territory. On Tuesday, the military announced that they’ve driven ISIS troops out of the center of the town of Hawija. In heavy fighting, the Iraqis claim to have killed 196 ISIS fighters and recaptured 98 small villages […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.5.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.5.2017

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Back to the gym this morning and start with a Chest and Triceps workout today before a 5-mile run (40 minutes maximum). Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x […]

With the Las Vegas Shooter, There May Never Be an Acceptable “Why”

With the Las Vegas Shooter, There May Never Be an Acceptable “Why”

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Everyone was horrified to see the scope of the massive carnage that followed the shooting outside The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. In a large field that held close to 22,000 people for the Route 91 Harvest Festival, 59 people were killed and over 500 wounded as Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fire […]

ISIS Claim of Responsibility for Las Vegas Shooting a Sign of Desperation?

ISIS Claim of Responsibility for Las Vegas Shooting a Sign of Desperation?

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Counterterrorism experts are stating that the ISIS claims for responsibility for the Las Vegas shooting on Sunday are another sign that the terror group is growing increasingly desperate to remain relevant as they lose their “caliphates” in Syria and Iraq. One former Department of Homeland Security official, Peter Vincent stated to media sources that by […]

Trump, Mattis Relax Rules of Engagement for Troops in Afghanistan

Trump, Mattis Relax Rules of Engagement for Troops in Afghanistan

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Back in August, President Donald Trump pledged to lift the restrictions and expand the authorities for US troops in Afghanistan in a move to break the stalemate in the sixteen-year long war. And now Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has overturned a stipulation in the rules of engagement that US troops must be in contact […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.4.2017

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.4.2017

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Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard (90-minutes), and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x […]

On this Day, October 3, 1993, Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down)

On this Day, October 3, 1993, Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down)

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Today we remember the men of Operation Gothic Serpent who fought and died on the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia in what later became popularly known from the title of a book and film as “Black Hawk Down” The operation was run by the U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and was commanded by General William […]

U.S. Backed SDF Scours ISIS Base in Raqqa For Intelligence

U.S. Backed SDF Scours ISIS Base in Raqqa For Intelligence

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US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces are moving thru the Islamic State’s former bastion at Raqqa as now 90 percent of the city has been taken. Their fighters on Monday were slowly recovering communication equipment and weapons used by the ISIS forces in their former command centers. After battling thru the western edge of the city, the […]