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Troops getting the COVID-19 vaccine. (U.S. Air Force)

Pfizer COVID Vaccine to Become Mandatory for the Military Following FDA’s Approval

“These efforts ensure the safety of our servicemembers and promote the readiness of our force,” Pentagon’s press secretary said.

Military Aug 24

Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit cut through a metal plate during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mission aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown, September 6, 2020. US Marine Corps/Sgt. Danny Gonzalez

Nearly 40% of Marines Have So Far Declined to Receive a Vaccine to Protect Against the Coronavirus

A surprisingly high percentage of Marines have declined to receive the coronavirus vaccine. But this could be due to a number of reasons.

Marine Corps Apr 11

My Escape from New York City

The current climate in New York was beginning to look like that military prisoner of war camp in the movie ‘The Great Escape.’

Life Mar 06

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a ceremony for the 8th Congress of the Workers' Party in Pyongyang, January 14, 2021. KCNA via REUTERS

North Korea Hackers Want Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Bootleg Sales

North Korea is well-practiced at drug smuggling and hacking, and needs as much foreign currency as it can get.

World Feb 26

California Relies on National Guard for Vaccine Distribution Operation

California Relies on National Guard for Vaccine Distribution Operation

The California National Guard has been activated to support FEMA and the Governor’s Office with the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Pic of the Day Feb 18

This Week on SOFREP: The Biden Administration, Already Outgunned by the Issues?

This Week on SOFREP: The Biden Administration, Already Outgunned by the Issues?

This week on SOFREP: Biden is facing a huge issues at home and abroad, but his focus is on using big words and pushing progressive politics.

News Feb 14

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower alongside USNS Kanawha for a replenishment-at-sea, February 4, 2021. US Navy/MCS Seaman Ryan Childress

Navy Vaccinating Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Before Deployment

“I’m very excited that they’re going to get to go downrange and at least achieve some sense of normalcy,” one Navy officer said Friday.

News Feb 14

Former Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jake McClung

Thomas Modly Says “Everyone Makes Mistakes” in Carrier Disaster Reflection

That speech ultimately ended his career, but he still thinks it was necessary to deliver a tough message to the crew.

Navy Feb 11

This Week on SOFREP: February 1st – February 7th, 2021

This Week on SOFREP: February 1st – February 7th, 2021

This Week on SOFREP: A military-wide search for extremism, China’s Cold War games, and insights into new findings about COVID-19 testing.

News Feb 07

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, - Pfc. Jagher Jones with Alpha Company, 232nd Medical Battalion, testing COVID-19 antigen samples. (DVIDS)

Did a Quietly-Made Change in Testing cause COVID Infections to Drop 45%?

A new WHO advisory suggests that machines used to test for COVID-19 may not have been correctly calibrated, leading to inflated case numbers.

Expert Analysis Feb 06

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits National Guard troops deployed at the U.S. Capitol on January 29, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin on Wednesday warning of a continued threat from domestic violent extremists. Photo credit Photo Manuel Balce Ceneta-Pool/Getty Images

Mandatory Mask All the Time On Bases; SecDef’s Orders!

Effective immediately individuals must wear masks continuously while on military installations. Get the full breakdown on the new regulation.

News Feb 05

Academy basic cadets participate in the first phase of basic cadet training with marching drills on July 8 on the Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. The academy has investigated 249 cadets for alleged cheating last spring, after three-quarters of the academy's students were sent home in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. (Trevor Cokley/Air Force)

Massive Cheating Scandal Rocks the Air Force Academy

249 Air Force Academy cadets were caught cheating and violating the honor code during remote learning brought on by COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Force Feb 02

This Week on SOFREP: An Exclusive With the Sergeant Major of the Army, a New SecDef and a White House Changeover

This Week on SOFREP: An Exclusive With the Sergeant Major of the Army, a New SecDef and a White House Changeover

Check out all the SOFREP stories and reports from across the military and world you missed this week: January 18th – January 24th, 2021.

Admin Jan 24

President Joe Biden’s Ten COVID Commandments

President Joe Biden’s Ten COVID Commandments

Biden has kicked open the door to a massive federal COVID-19 response with ten executive orders signed within one day of inauguration.

US Politics Jan 22

USS Nimitz Does an About Face and Heads Back to the Gulf

USS Nimitz Does an About Face and Heads Back to the Gulf

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was ordered to return to the Persian Gulf after news of Iran seizing a Korean oil tanker reached the Pentagon.

News + Intel Jan 05

Trump Balks at Relief Bill, Unemployment Benefits Suffer

Trump Balks at Relief Bill, Unemployment Benefits Suffer

Trump just cost jobless workers one week of federal unemployment assistance after he failed to sign the relief bill by midnight on Saturday.

US Politics Dec 27

How COVID Will Affect Holiday Block Leave for the Military

How COVID Will Affect Holiday Block Leave for the Military

With no military-wide leave plan in place, servicemembers will be forced to jump through hoops in order to return home for the holidays.

Military Dec 20

The Pandemic’s Latest Victim Is the Defense Budget

The Pandemic’s Latest Victim Is the Defense Budget

General Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is preparing the DoD for belt-tightening measures citing the coronavirus pandemic.

News + Intel Dec 03

Why a Government Shutdown is the Worst Idea Right Now

Why a Government Shutdown is the Worst Idea Right Now

U.S. politicians are scrambling to get a series of bills signed in the coming days to avoid what could be a catastrophic government shutdown.

Editorial Dec 01

Operation Warp Speed Pivots from Vaccine to Delivery

Operation Warp Speed Pivots from Vaccine to Delivery

As vaccines are nearing full-scale production, officials inside Operation Warp Speed are gearing up for the hardest part yet: distribution.

News Nov 23

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