North Korea Fires Scud Ballistic Missile into the Sea of Japan

North Korea Fires Scud Ballistic Missile into the Sea of Japan

The North Koreans are it again, test firing a Scud-type ballistic missile that successfully launched and landed in the Sea of Japan off Korea’s east coast. This was the latest in a series of missile tests that the reclusive, belligerent nation has conducted in recent weeks. This latest test unleashed a protest from Japan who […]

Ten of the Best War Films to Watch on Memorial Day

Ten of the Best War Films to Watch on Memorial Day

With Memorial Day weekend in full swing, many people have taken to the cemetery of their hometown to place flags on the graves of the soldiers who are no longer with us. Our little down did it last week with the cooperation of the local Veterans Council, VFW, American Legion, the Boy Scouts and Cub […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.29.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.29.2017

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day. A quick workout to start the day early and head off to the parade to honor those heroes no longer with us. Start off with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.28.201

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.28.201

Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. With the heat of […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.27.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.27.2017

Saturday morning in the gym for shoulders and back work. Towel pullups are for those with no access to ropes. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 x 10 Barbell Dead Lift 3 x 10 Wide […]

USASOC Honors Gold Star Families in Ceremony

USASOC Honors Gold Star Families in Ceremony

The Army’s Special Operations Command Memorial Wall added seven new names to their list of honored fallen soldiers in a solemn ceremony at Ft. Bragg, NC. After each name was read the toll of a bell was heard to honor the sacrifice of the troops. The command honored Maj. Andrew Byers, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.26.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.26.2017

Friday means another Leg Day at the gym. Begin with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell. Then some lunges and after the weighted sled push, finish the workout off with some sprints for cardio. Remember to stretch well before and after and stay hydrated. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR. 3 x […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.25.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.25.2017

Back to the gym today as we prep for the UBRR with a Chest and Tricep workout. Then a 4-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench […]

Special Operations Aviation Statue Unveiled at Ft. Bragg

Special Operations Aviation Statue Unveiled at Ft. Bragg

The US Army’s Special Operations Aviation Command (ARSOAC) had a statue to honor the men and women of the unit unveiled at Ft. Bragg on Tuesday. The command wanted the statue to be dramatic and unique, rather than the basic helicopter monument or a stone obelisk, they wanted something special. Like the troops in the […]

Special Operations Painful Coming of Age After 9/11

Special Operations Painful Coming of Age After 9/11

Mark Moyer’s recent book on the US Special Operations Forces (Oppose Any Foe) is an excellent history of the birth of Special Operations and into the huge command of over 70,000 troops today. He tells it all, with the triumphs, the mistakes and the clashes with the conventional military establishment. In his latest piece for […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.24.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.24.2017

Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do a 5-mile rucksack march. Conduct the march over varied terrain and remember to hydrate throughout. It is a good habit to get used to while rucking and a needed one for the time when you’re in the course. Mark your time down in […]