Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Thursday, December 12.
Every moment of survival came with its own brutal trade-off, but for Chainsaw, those deals were sealed in blood, pain, and the endless search for a little bit of normalcy in a world that would never be the same again.
With unwavering resolve and a heart that put his men before himself, Lieutenant Michael Murphy chose sacrifice over safety, cementing his legacy as a leader whose final act of bravery remains a testament to the very essence of duty, honor, and country.
SEAL sniper training is renowned as one of the toughest and most challenging in the world; few can claim the title of Navy SEAL Sniper.
Kirby’s email wasn’t just a bureaucratic slip-up; it was a gut punch to every veteran who bled for this country, a tone-deaf reminder that the Biden administration has no idea how deep the wounds from Afghanistan still run.
In this remote, unforgiving landscape, the Rangers stand as living embodiments of the creed they repeat, their every action a testament to the brutal efficiency and relentless determination it takes to survive and prevail in a place where survival is anything but guaranteed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A combat cameraman veteran recounts the intense transition from the mundane to the perilous in the heart of Afghanistan.
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.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
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Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
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Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
