SOF Pic of the Day: Army Rangers train at North Korea’s door

Rangers from 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment conduct Full Mission Profile (FMP) Training in South Korea during an iteration of Foal Eagle Exercise. Foal Eagle is an annual exercise that enhances the combat readiness posture of the ROK-U.S. Alliance through combined and joint training at multiple echelons.   Photos by SPC Codie Mendenhall/Release To learn […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Shots on target

A Green Beret assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) engages a target from the window of a building during a stress shoot competition held Oct. 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The competition tested the Special Forces Soldier’s ability to navigate terrain and obstacles while engaging targets accurately despite his elevated heart […]

SOF Pic of the day: An operator and his dog

A dog handler with U.S. Army Special Forces clears a building during a close-quarters battle demonstration for Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa in Baumholder, Germany, March 9, 2015. The use of military dogs is an efficient way to detect hazardous materials and locate individuals within a structure.   Image courtesy of […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Special Forces prepare to assault a building

Baumholder, Germany – A U.S. Army Special Forces team assaults a building during a close quarters battle demonstration for Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa in Baumholder, Germany, March 9, 2015. The ability to rapidly secure buildings allows Special Forces teams to complete a variety of missions ranging from hostage rescue to […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Honing skills through competition

A Special Operations Forces sniper uses a window to identify and engage targets during the United States Army Special Operations Command’s International Sniper Competition, where 23, two-man teams from special operations, foreign-partners and law enforcement agencies put their skills to the test, March 20-24. Photo courtesy of USAJFKSWCS To learn more about Special Opetaions Sniper […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Sniper on the ridgeline

A Special Operations Command sniper attached to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), walks along a ridgeline during a special reconnaissance mission, Feb. 17, 2016, while participating in training at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, Calif. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms, urban operations and joint coalition level integration training […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Special Tactics Airmen conduct personnel rescue training

An Air Force Special Tactics Airman with the 24th Special Operations Wing rappels into the Al-Badia Cave Complex during a personnel rescue mission for Eager Lion on May 13, 2017, in Mafraq Province, Jordan. Special Tactics teams have the ability to conduct personnel recovery missions, from rapid mission planning to technical rescue, treatment and exfiltration. With […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Greatness within reach

75th Ranger Regiment Wins Best Ranger competition Master Sgt. Josh Horsager of the 75th Ranger Regiment took first place in the 2017 Best Ranger competition, held April 7-9, 2017, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The event is in its 34th year. The competition is designed to determine the best two-Soldier Ranger team in the Army. Image […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Marines & Airmen take the beach

A U.S. Marine and Airman perform scout swimmer training during Marine Special Operations School’s Individual Training Course, March 24, 2017, at Key West, Fla. For the first time, U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen spent three months in Marine Special Operations Command’s Marine Raider training pipeline, representing efforts to build joint mindsets across special operations […]

SOF Pic of the Day: A rare glimpse of the Night Stalkers in the light of day

“The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment’s mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. Known as Night Stalkers, these Soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Marine Raider helocast training

Marine Special Operations School Individual Training Course students helocast from a U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk Helicopter, March 23, 2017, at Key West, Fla. For the first time, U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen spent three months in Marine Special Operations Command’s Marine Raider training pipeline, representing efforts to build joint mindsets across special operations forces. […]