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Afghanistan

The Bolduc Brief: The Long Shadow of War-Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security

Despite the best efforts of American service members, the past two decades of military engagement in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Africa reveal a troubling disconnect between on-the-ground success and the broader political and strategic missteps of U.S. leadership.

SOFREP Movie Review “Once A Marine” (2020): A Raw, Unfiltered Look at the Aftermath of War

Once A Marine, a 2020 documentary, is a must-watch if you want to get a real sense of the psychological impact of war on those who serve.

US Central Command Memo Sheds Light on the Tragic August 2021 Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Three years after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, the scars of failure remain etched in both the landscape of Kabul and the hearts of those who served, reminding us that some lessons, learned in blood, seem destined to be forgotten by some, but not by others.

Combat Diary: One Day in the Life of an Intelligence Operator

With every step away from the convoy and into the shadows of Kabul, I knew my choices were my own—solitary, dangerous, and irrevocably mine.

Baptism by Fire: The Last Days of a Combat Correspondent in Afghanistan

A combat cameraman veteran recounts the intense transition from the mundane to the perilous in the heart of Afghanistan.

The Bolduc Brief: Afghanistan Revisited- Lessons from a General’s Perspective

In a career defined by service, admitting to our strategic missteps in Afghanistan is not just an obligation but a necessary step towards honoring the sacrifice of those who served and ensuring such failures are never repeated.

Delta Force’s Bob Horrigan: Dwarfed by the Presence of Giants

In the heart of Bosnia, Bob Horrigan proved that true heroes don’t always wear capes; sometimes, they just offer a steady hand in the darkest, coldest waters.

Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – They Wouldn’t Change a Thing

Dive into the raw and unfiltered world of Army Rangers as they share tales of brotherhood, battle, and the bittersweet reality of military life, where the rules change but their bond never fades.

The Previously Untold Drama Behind the First Major Special Operations Mission in Afghanistan

In the midst of a critical mission, as tensions ran high and the intricate dance of military precision played out, we pushed the limits to ensure the success of a historic operation under the cover of darkness, proving that even in the face of adversity, determination and teamwork prevail.

Joint Special Operations Command Rescuing the Future President of Afghanistan

In the unforgiving theatre of war, where chaos reigns and the line between heroism and madness blurs, it’s the steadfast courage of the few, like Coker and the PJ, that ignites a beacon of hope in the darkest of times.

Rescuing Karzai, America’s Elite Special Operations Aviators in Action

In the dead of night, under a cloak of stealth and the vigilant eyes of the Night Stalkers, the desert transformed into a silent battleground where precision and bravery danced in the moonlight.

SOFREP History: Rescuing Hamid Karzai, the Future President of Afghanistan

Amid the monochrome expanse of the Afghan desert, Chief Greg Coker, with the wily grit of a Texan Mustang, wove his unbridled spirit into the tapestry of war, lassoing fleeting moments of camaraderie and defiance under the relentless sun.

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