Specialoperations

Was UnitedHealthcare’s CEO killed with a modern ‘silent assassin’ pistol tied to WWII origins? Dive into the sinister history of the Welrod.

Amid the rugged Alaskan terrain, U.S. Soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group and the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment honed their pilot recovery skills during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-3, embodying the relentless readiness demanded by their Central Asia missions.

With unwavering resolve and a heart that put his men before himself, Lieutenant Michael Murphy chose sacrifice over safety, cementing his legacy as a leader whose final act of bravery remains a testament to the very essence of duty, honor, and country.

Michael Monsoor’s final act of selfless bravery—throwing himself on a grenade to save his brothers in arms—stands as a testament to the highest ideals of the Navy SEALs: courage, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty.

Daily PT became my creed. Even on holidays, I’d escape to train, maintaining the discipline that defined both my routine and resilience.

Learn about the shadowy world of Delta Force with this comprehensive guide to the covert unit written by former SEALs and SOCOM members.

Learn how to break your training rut, because failure is not an option when preparing for Special Forces Selection.

Facing communist threats in Africa, a visionary officer in 1967 trained his team for a new era, forming South Africa’s future elite Recces.

Want elite Special Operations Forces training and deployments part-time? Army, Navy, Air Force Reserves or Guard offer options!

The Modular Tactical System (MTS) enhances AFSOC ops with integrated, on-the-move command and control in a secure, efficient system.

Passing Selection isn’t about being the toughest or the fastest—it’s about embracing the suck, leaving your ego at the door, and pushing through every grueling day like your life depends on it, because one day, it just might.

SOFREP recently caught up with Max Lauker for an insightful chat about his time in the Swedish Armed Forces and his life since.