October 3: An Important Day in the History of the 3rd Ranger Battalion
The formation of and many of the defining events in the history of the 3rd Ranger Battalion happened on October 3rd.
Battle of Mogadishu
SOF Pic of the Day: Kitting up for the Battle of Mogadishu
A day after the Mogadishu firefight, Delta’s A Squadron lifted in to bolster a bloodied Task Force Ranger—17 Americans killed, 106 wounded, and Gary Gordon and Randall Shughart earning the Medal of Honor.
The Legacy of Black Hawk Down: Operation Gothic Serpent and the Fate of the Crew of Super Six Four
A single RPG hit turned a routine mission into a desperate fight for survival, and Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant lived to tell the harrowing tale of Super Six Four.
Black Hawk Down 30 Years Later: Surviving Super Six Four
Three decades on, the haunting echoes of the Battle of Mogadishu reverberate, reminding us of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of American warfighters during the Battle of Mogadishu.
Delta Force’s Samuel Booth Foster: Mogadishu and the ‘Better Deal’
In the throes of the unforgettable Battle of Mogadishu and the heartache of losing a brother, we discovered that courage and audacity are the irreplaceable cornerstones of Delta Force, embodied in the fearless spirit of Sam Foster.
Black Hawk Down Revisited: A Closer Look at the Battle of Mogadishu and Its Lasting Impact on Special Operations
Rediscover the Battle of Mogadishu, its lasting impact on SOF, and the lessons learned from this intense urban warfare encounter.
The Navy SEALs You Didn’t See in ‘Black Hawk Down’
Although not shown in popular depictions of the battle, a small group of Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6 fought in Mogadishu with honor.
With New Medals 30 Years After ‘Black Hawk Down,’ Members of Secretive Delta Force Say They’re the ‘Same Deadly Fighting Machine’
The fighting spirit of Task Force Ranger’s commandos is still universally recognized decades after the famous mission.
US Army Upgrades Special Operator Awards From “Black Hawk Down”
The Battle of Mogadishu was immortalized in the acclaimed “Black Hawk Down” book and movie.
Exclusive Interview With Delta Force Veteran CSM Tom Satterly
In this exclusive interview, Delta Force veteran Tom Satterly bring us inside the covert unit and rips the mask off loss, trauma and healing.
Fraying at the edges: Elite SOF aviation unit faces critical pilot shortage
According to a manning report, the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR), also known as Night Stalkers, is facing significant manning shortages. The report, first obtained by the Army Times, concerns the final quarter of Fiscal Year 2019. It reveals the following numbers of pilot shortages: With regard to the MH-60 Black Hawk […]
Addicted to SEALs: Overdependence on SOF units is dangerous
It is an undeniable fact that since the twin towers went down on 9/11 the role of Special Operations Forces (SOF) has changed. The gradual change saw SOF shift from their traditional role of supporting conventional forces to that of being supported by conventional units. With increased frequency, conventional elements fulfil secondary tasks during operations […]
