Afghanistan

Within the guide’s pages, one sees an evolution in the tactics, techniques, and procedures commonly deployed by terrorist organizations similar to ISIS.

Two reasons I hate the trite expression “No boots on the ground.” One – American patriots are filling those boots. They sweat, bleed and die in those boots. Two – Special Operators’ boots are still at the places the political apparatus says they aren’t. Those in power draw a distinction by using no boots on […]

I have chosen to use the example of training a special operations combat medic to illustrate Grinder’s levels of skill acquisition and the crucial importance of reality-based training, however the principles are equally applicable to any operator in any field.

Bowe Bergdahl was never meant to join the Army, and in so doing, he ultimately created a trail of collateral damage that just may land him in prison for the foreseeable future. But how many more like him are there given the Army’s lacking psychological profile standards? The military entrance process, among other things, is […]

Last week President Obama delivered a seemingly disingenuous tear filled performance announcing his new executive orders on gun control. Law abiding gun owners are left wondering how they will be affected when the dust settles. There will no doubt be more runs on guns and ammo. Of all the new guidelines he proposed, the ones […]

The results of the Pentagon’s review of military awards to be announced Thursday could see large numbers of decorated Iraq and Afghanistan vets upgraded to Medals of Honor, according to defense officials. The military is examining over 1,000 medals given since the attacks of September 11, 2001, as part of its review to determine whether […]

It took so long to launch the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to help out Green Berets pinned down and under fire in Marjah, Afghanistan that it would have been faster to deploy a team from another continent rather than wait for the theater commanders in Afghanistan to let a nearby Special Forces team go to […]

“In the old days, deserters were shot.”—Donald Trump On January 31st, 1945, with final review and subsequent approval by Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower, one Private Edward Slovak was executed by firing squad for the crime of desertion in the face of the enemy. That is the only instance of execution of a deserter […]

Bowe Freaking Bergdahl: Washington (CNN)  U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will face a military court on charges of desertion and endangering fellow soldiers, the U.S. Army announced Monday. Gen. Robert Abrams, the commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, ordered the court-martial on Monday, breaking with the U.S. military officer overseeing Bergdahl’s preliminary hearing who recommended […]

Admittedly, I’d rather not be shot with either, but if I had to choose, I’d take a round from the AK-47 over the M4 any day of the week. To add a caveat to that statement, I’m talking from relatively close range here—say up to 150-200 meters. To understand why, it’s important to first take a […]

Tabloid-level allegations are clouding a possible renewed investigation of four Navy SEALs, initially conducted by the deputy staff advocate and Combined Forces Special Operations Command, Afghanistan. The accused now face a possible double jeopardy situation, having been previously cleared of charges. Renewed anxiety for the SEALs is now prevalent thanks to hoisted media hype and manipulated document leaks. […]

Trump Goes There: For a man who has been engulfed this week in the political equivalent of a category-five hurricane, Donald Trump is in remarkably good shape. He has been reviled around the globe, labelled a fascist, accused by Hillary Clinton of aiding terrorists, and even inspired a British rebellion; yet apart from a hoarse […]