Godspeed: Nick Coffman’s farewell to SOFREP

In January of 2016, I was a Marine Corps veteran. I was looking for a way to reconnect with the military community and I stumbled upon an interesting link for a job posting. SOFREP was offering a tryout for a full-time position as a contributing editor. The rules were simple: submit three articles and the […]

Weekend News Roundup: Pervert vs Twitch, the danger of illegal fireworks, OMG the Chinese!

(Warning: offensive content) Perverted Punk Pumps Pud Prolifically, Performs Penis Perforation, Professes to Prosecute Oh, snap… Eric’s at it again — his carrot, that is. I’m put in mind of the days and the mentality when folks tried suing tobacco companies for “giving” them lung cancer. This guy, Eric Esavillo, chokes his chicken to Chattanooga […]

Fourth of July: God and Country

America is quickly approaching another 4th of July. As I write, we are still experiencing state government COVID-19 restrictions; state and church leaders in agreement to keep religious institutions closed; governors issuing executive orders and bypassing the legislative branch, and small business owners treated worse than criminals. Is this the spirit of the July 4th […]

The Pic of the Day: Happy birthday, America

Sailors aspiring to become Navy SEALs take a knee after the finish of Hell Week. A five-day suckfest, Hell Week is considered the most difficult part (with Pool competence a close second) of the Basic Demolition Underwater/SEAL (BUD/S) training.

Top 10 films to watch on the 4th of July

What a better way to relax after a weekend of eating, drinking, and fireworks than by watching some great war films? I’ve compiled a list of the favorite films in our household. They’re listed in no particular order, and this list could easily have been tripled. I had no idea I had so many war […]

Spec Ops Q&A: Former operator trekking coast to coast in support of MARSOC 3

Editor’s note: This Q&A is with Aaron Vanderbeck, a former Marine Raider and Scout Sniper. Two Marine Raiders and one Navy Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman, the MARSOC 3 as they are called, are being abandoned by their commanders over charges involving the 2019 death of a contractor and retired Green Beret, Rick Rodriguez. Gunnery […]

Sully’s Squad book excerpt: Flashback to December 7, 1941

Editor’s note: Enjoy this excerpt from SOFREP author Kevin Wilson’s book, Sully’s Squad. The book will be published on May 25, 2020. The main characters of Sully’s Squad are rooted locally to upstate New York and the novel is partially based and dedicated to a local war hero. Sully’s Squad is not only a WWII […]

A Marine without legs and eyes but with a determination to motivate others

THE STORY OF CPL MATTHEW R. BRADFORD, USMC (RET) We all raised our right hands and swore an oath to our country for different reasons. By taking that oath we all chose service, and understood, at least partially, the potential dangers and sacrifices that come with serving. But when you’ve sacrificed your legs and your […]

Gearing up for your Spring Break camping trip

While everyone else hits the beach to sunbathe this Spring Break, you should avoid the crowds and get out in nature for an epic spring break camping trip instead. If you’re in need of some new gear or just a few camping essentials, Cabela’s is the place to shop. As the World’s Foremost Outfitter of outdoor gear, Cabela’s […]