green berets

The term “Special Operator” has become part of the military cool guy lingo, but its origins are more humble than you might think.

Cos, a true testament to resilience and excellence, navigated the toughest terrains of special operations with unwavering valor and dedication, making him not just a brother-in-arms but a legend in his own right.

From Spartan warriors to Viking berserkers and stealthy ninjas, history’s most fearsome fighters laid the ideological and tactical groundwork for the elite special operations units we rely on today.

Aggressive, dangerous, spirited, creative, and risky training is what prepares soldiers for the unspeakable horror of combat.

Special Forces must evolve or risk irrelevance—cut the fat, focus the mission, and embrace the shadows of modern gray-zone warfare.

Why rotate top Green Berets off teams early or skimp on language skills? SF needs pros who stay sharp, speak local, and teach right.

Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black held the line during that dark day in Niger—he gave everything he had so his teammates could live, and that’s the kind of man who defines what it means to wear the Green Beret.

Why are Special Forces losing their best NCOs too soon—and are 18X recruits helping or hurting the Regiment’s future?

Is the Army’s career system holding Special Forces back? A bold plan reimagines how Green Berets are trained, led, and retained.

Rethinking the SF company—can smaller teams, more support staff, and less admin free Green Berets to focus on what matters: training?

Can SFOD-As and SFABs team up for smarter missions? A fresh look at Special Forces, conventional troops, and strategic ops.

The people behind the counter looked like we they were about to empty their bladders. Even donuts can be dangerous!