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Iraq

That Time When a Special Forces Operator Was Jumped by Moroccan Thugs

They jumped out of the dark. The oldest held a kitchen knife that looked like it had been dipped in shit about three lifetimes ago.

The 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) – An Illustrious History

“If you saw what you heard today in a movie, you would shake your head and say, ‘That didn’t happen.’ But it does, every day.”

The Purple Heart Debate: Why and to Whom Should It Be Awarded?

Modern realities and the evolving nature of conflict raise questions about who’s eligible to receive the Purple Heart.

Special Operations Selection: This Study Reveals the Character Traits That Make It More Likely to Pass

The Commandos that passed the grueling assessment process prioritized certain character traits in themselves and others.

The History of 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

The 2nd Ranger Battalion received its baptism of fire on D-Day. Following its reactivation, the battalion has been an integral part of the Rangers.

Invading Iraq Naked John Black Style

There I was, on the border of Iraq, butt naked, struggling to get a new belt on our Bradley, while rockets and artillery lighted up the sky.

Character and Ethics Identified as Navy SEAL Problem Areas by Chief of Naval Operations

In response to the identified problems, the Naval Special Warfare Command is now placing more emphasis on Navy SEAL ethics and character.

Royal Marines Commandos, a Unit Older Than the United States

The British Royal Marines Commandos have a long and illustrious history. These are some facts you may not know about them.

The Best Skate in the Iraq War Was Pulled Off by a Marine

So now he faced a choice: come clean and tell the squadron that he had no idea how to do his job, or skate; in other words, just fake it.

Global Terrorism Grows as US Transitions to Near-peer Competition

Global terrorism continues to attract new recruits in its fight against the “Great Satan.” The U.S. must not become complacent.

US Could Shift From a Combat to an Advisory Role in Iraq

“Iraqis are now ready to stand up on their feet and protect themselves. We are no longer in need of US combat troops,” the PM of Iraq said.

How British SAS Troops Defied Their Bosses to Rescue 2 Comrades Captured on a Secretive Mission in Iraq

In 2005, the SAS faced a problem. Two of their own had been captured by Iraqi police but the British leadership wouldn’t greenlight a rescue.

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