US May Increase Troop Levels in Yemen But Not Special Operations

US May Increase Troop Levels in Yemen But Not Special Operations

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In a surprising move, the Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has asked the White House to reverse the Obama Administration policy on restrictions on U.S. military support for Persian Gulf states engaged in a prolonged war against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Mattis sent a memo to National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster and spelled […]

Army PAO SGT Faces QMP Over Flap for Trying to Secure Information

Army PAO SGT Faces QMP Over Flap for Trying to Secure Information

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In a SNAFU of epic proportions, an Army PAO SGT is facing being forcibly removed from the service for trying to safeguard classified information. SGT Ricardo Branch was serving in the PAO office of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers). Members of the Night Stalkers were to visit the Boeing aircraft company site […]

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 3

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 3

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Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.27.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.27.2017

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Continue to prep for the UBRR by taking a practice test but without the rope climb event as most will not have access to one. Training: Pushups – 1-minute time limit as many as you can do correctly, minimum 40 Situps – 1-minute time limit as many as you can do correctly, minimum 40 Pullups […]

‘Raise the Black’ Green Berets Raise Money For Fallen Iraqi CTS Comrades

‘Raise the Black’ Green Berets Raise Money For Fallen Iraqi CTS Comrades

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Former Green Berets who selected, trained, and fought alongside the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) are watching with pride the fighting is doing in Iraq while trying to drive ISIS from the country. And now some of the Special Operations soldiers are trying to help the families of their fallen comrades by raising money for […]

Parents say their Green Beret son was murdered and want answers

Parents say their Green Beret son was murdered and want answers

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Three members of the 5th Special Forces Group who were conducting weapons training for the Jordanian armed forces were killed in November when re-entering a base they had left and entered many times in the past. The Jordanian government has ruled the deaths “a tragic accident” where a member of their military, M’aarek Abu Tayeh […]

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 2

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 2

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Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.25.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.25.2017

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Today we’ll hit the legs hard again and then rest on Sunday. More reps on the legs today, as we’ll get ready for the Rifle PT squats, that everyone loves so well. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: First, head into the gym: 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight, more reps) 3 x […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.24.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.24.2017

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Training: Shoulders and Chest Day in the gym, all of this will help with the UBRR 3 x Lateral Raises with a Dumbbell (reps 20-15-12) 3 x Military Press Dumbbell (reps 20-15-12) 3 x Front Raises Dumbbell (reps 20-15-12) 3 x Bench Press 80% body weight for as many reps as you can do 3 […]

Special Operations Gala to Feature Naval Special Warfare Deputy Commander

Special Operations Gala to Feature Naval Special Warfare Deputy Commander

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The Global Special Operations Forces Foundation is holding a networking reception among Special Operations professionals in San Diego on April 5th. San Diego is home of the Navy’s and Marine Corps Special Operations Commands and will feature a keynote speaker, Captain Keith Davids, the Deputy Commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command. Davids a graduate […]

Task Force Dagger Foundation Receives Award From USSOCOM for Enduring Support

Task Force Dagger Foundation Receives Award From USSOCOM for Enduring Support

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The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) General Raymond Thomas recently commended the Task Force Dagger Foundation for “significant and enduring” support of the command. Thomas awarded the Foundation the “Patriot Award” for their support of families, injured and disabled soldiers and advocacy. Accepting the award on behalf of Task Force Dagger […]

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 1

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 1

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Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]