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Lt. Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve (DVIDS)

US Army Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve Appointed Senior Military Assistant to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

LTG Christopher LaNeve has been appointed senior military assistant to Defense Secretary Hegseth, bringing extensive leadership experience.

Military Mar 27

SOFREP Daily roundup for Tuesday, March 18. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Ceasefire Talks Drag as Ukraine Battles On, Israel Resumes Gaza Strikes After US Consultation

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, March 18.

Stephen Feinberg, the newly confirmed Deputy Secretary of Defense, faces tough questions during his Senate confirmation hearing, where his financial background and vision for Pentagon reform took center stage. Image Credit: The Week

Billionaire Stephen Feinberg Confirmed as New Deputy Defense Secretary

Stephen Feinberg’s appointment as Deputy Secretary of Defense signals a shake-up at the Pentagon, bringing Wall Street muscle to the fight for military modernization—but whether his business-first approach meshes with the realities of national security remains to be seen.

Retired General Donald C. Bolduc argues that removing General Milley’s portraits is a political act that undermines military respect and leadership recognition.

The Bolduc Brief: Restoring Respect – A Call to Reinstall General Milley’s Portraits in the Pentagon

Removing General Milley’s portraits sparks debate—revenge or respect? What does this mean for military honor and open leadership?

SOFREP Daily roundup for Friday, March 14. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Pentagon Targets Fitness, Grooming in New Review; China, Russia Back Iran in Nuclear Standoff

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, March 14.

Retired General Donald C. Bolduc discusses concerns about the US military's readiness, citing funding, strategy, and leadership challenges affecting national security.

The Bolduc Brief: Assessing the Current State of US Military Strength – Challenges and Concerns

The US military is rated “weak”—underfunded, overstretched, and facing rising threats. Can America stay ready for the next global crisis?

SOFREP Daily roundup for Wednesday, March 5. (Image grab via X/DVIDS)

SOFREP Daily: Arab Leaders Reject Trump’s Gaza Resettlement Plan, North Korea Slams US Over Warship’s South Korea Visit

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Wednesday, March 5.

SOFREP Daily roundup for Sunday, March 2. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: Pentagon Sends Troops to Bolster US-Mexico Border Security, Europe Rallies Behind Ukraine After White House Clash

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Sunday, March 2.

Despite the Pentagon’s ambitious plans for laser-linked military satellites, the GAO warns that key capabilities remain unproven, raising concerns about the program’s future viability. Image Credit: SOFREP

The Pentagon’s Laser Communication Dream Hits a Roadblock

The GAO just pumped the brakes on the Pentagon’s laser-powered satellite dreams, warning that without proving the tech actually works, the DoD risks sinking billions into a high-speed data highway to nowhere.

Soldiers prepping for an Army Combat Fitness test, 2019. (DVIDS)

US Army Accepts Overweight Recruits, Lacks Proper Medical Help: Pentagon Report

A DoD report reveals the Army’s recruitment of severely overweight applicants, raising concerns about health risks and medical support.

During the first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Day event, 2022. (DVIDS)

DoDEA’s DEI Agenda: Are Military Schools Pushing Ideological Activism?

Middle school walkout in Germany sparks DEI controversy—student-led or faculty-driven? DoDEA’s role in activism vs. education questioned.

Expert Analysis Feb 16

Ukrainian forces strike a Russian tank in Mariupol, March 2022. (Wikimedia Commons)

Ukraine’s Military Destroys 10,000 Russian Tanks Since Invasion

Ukraine’s military hits a major milestone, destroying 10,000 Russian tanks, as both sides consider diplomacy to end the brutal conflict.

Wreckage of the plane that crashed in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on February 6, 2025. (Image grabbed via X)

US Plane Crash in the Philippines Claims the Lives of a US Marine, Three Defense Contractors

A US Marine and three contractors were killed in a plane crash during a routine mission in the Philippines. Investigations are underway.

Military Feb 07

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Curtis Fox: Greetings to the SOFREP Community From a Former Green Beret and Your Newest Weekly Columnist

SOFREP’s newest weekly columnist, former Green Beret Curtis Fox, is diving deep into Army Special Forces, OSS history, and much-needed DoD reforms. Buckle up!

Expert Analysis Feb 04

An artist's rendering of a next generation fighter jet.

A Hypersonic, Space-Traveling, Laser-Firing 7th-Gen Stealth Fighter by 2050?

7th-generation manned hypersonic flight, space travel, generative AI and new, unprecedented dimensions to stealth?

Expert Analysis Feb 02

SOFREP Daily roundup for Sunday, February 2. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: US Airstrikes Take Out Senior ISIS Planner in Somalia, Russia Slams Trump’s Missile Shield

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Sunday, February 2.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers his farewell address at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Jan. 17, 2025. (DVIDS)

A Legacy of Service: Lloyd Austin Bids Farewell as Defense Secretary

Lloyd Austin’s historic tenure as Defense Secretary ends after navigating global crises, tough decisions, and a legacy of resilience.

Military Jan 18

(Image representation) Army's Zero-Trust network (DVIDS)

Zero Trust: Pentagon Defends, Hardens Artificial Intelligence Against Cyberattack

AI and Zero Trust tech are revolutionizing combat—20-second targeting, but can they withstand cyberattacks in real time? Let’s dive in!

Expert Analysis Jan 15

(Image Representation Only) A hand of a robot depicting artificial intelligence. (Pexels)

US Marines Explore Generative AI, Caution Against Blind Trust

US Marine Corps takes a bold but cautious dive into AI with new policies balancing innovation, ethics, and security. Curious? Dive in!

Technology Jan 12

A detainee is escorted to the detainee hospital for patient care by personnel, 2010. (DVIDS)

Guantanamo Bay’s Population Shrinks Further: 11 Yemeni Detainees Transferred to Oman

The US transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, marking progress in efforts to responsibly reduce the facility’s population.

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