How Poland Rescued CIA Spies From Iraq in 1990

Before GROM were formed, Polish forces had to work hard to win over their new NATO and the Western allies. New, because until then they had been the arch enemy on the other side of the iron curtain. Here’s how the story began. In July 1990, half of the Iraqi army was deployed to the southern part […]

GROM Video: O cholera jesteś nakręcony, że?

Hey Team Room, we know that you’ve been waiting for the GROM series to publish for a long time now. To be honest, it’s one thing to go over there and talk with the guys and film some stuff, but it’s another thing entirely trying to get stuff reviewed and approved. You hear a lot […]

GROM and SEAL Joint Operation: Umm Qasr Offshore Oil Terminal

In their first combat outside Polish borders since the end of World War II, the Polish Army took part in combat on Iraqi’s territorial waters in March, 2003. The secret mission was a joint operation of SEAL and GROM operators. Just before the attack on Iraq, Polish GROM was to take over the oil terminal […]

MCSOCOM Detachment One Part 8: Shifting Missions

On 28 May, 2004, Commander Wilson received the order to cease direct action missions and focus on a new, protective mission.  NSW Squadron One, to include Detachment One, was tasked to provide personal security detachments for the interim Iraqi government.  Task Unit Raider was given the task of protecting Vice President Rowsch Shaways, one of […]

JW GROM Member Awarded the US Meritorious Service Medal

During his stay in Poland, US Secretary of State John Kerry paid a visit to the Łask Polish Airforce Base on Nov 5, 2013. There he had the chance to inspect the F16 squadron that is stationed at the base but also had a chance to honour one of the best Polish soldiers. For his […]