Never Be Light: Integrity and leadership lessons in Special Operations, the Hard Way
Well, there I was, attending the Special Operations Combat Medic Course (SOCM), the Army’s elite combat medic course in Fort Bragg, NC.
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Two Trainee Deaths in Three Months Related to Special Forces Diver Training
The Special Forces’ pre-scuba and Combat Diver Qualification Courses may have a serious safety problem.
US Green Berets Who’ve Trained Taiwanese Troops Explain How They Could Fight China and Why the US Keeps Their Mission Secret
In a war with China, allied and partner commando units that U.S. special operation forces have helped stand up or train would be an advantage for the U.S. military.
16 Military and Tactical Expressions That Confuse Civilians
From the profane to the hilarious and the nonsensical these military and tactical expressions leave most civilians baffled.
Green Beret Killed in Pre-Scuba Swimming Exercise Is Identified
“This is an absolute tragedy, especially when we lose someone as capable and promising as Lincoln,” said the commander of 19th SFG.
Heavy Breach Cell: The Secret Weapon of Delta Force
We practiced chopping through heavy steel vault doors and several feet of reinforced concrete wall — and doing it all while down in bottomless holes!
‘Brothers of the Cloth’ by George Hand IV – A Fantastic Account of Life in Delta Force
Geo’s “Brothers of the Cloth” is probably the best account of the men who comprise Delta Force, our nation’s top special operations unit.
Melvin Morris Exemplified What It Means to Leave No Man Behind
Rushing to recover the body of his dead comrade Melvin Morris took on the North Vietnamese for hours. His actions earned him the Medal of Honor.
My Woobie, My Best Friend
The woobie has been the infantryman’s indispensable companion since Vietnam, and is now also used widely by civilians.
One of US Special Operators’ Most Important Skills Has Nothing to Do With Combat
Foreign language capability provides the special operator with a comparative advantage. But now Congress fears this capability is atrophying.
The Giant Killer: A Fascinating Look at the Smallest Green Beret in History
While he was a more than capable Green Beret, Richard Flaherty — who was just 4 feet, 9 inches tall — had to fight just to join the Army.
How to Save a Life: Blood Transfusions on the Battlefield
Successfully performing blood transfusions on the battlefield could stop most of the preventable combat deaths.
