Reports allege US deployed 4 ‘retired’ F-117 Nighthawks to Syria and Iraq in 2017

Reports allege US deployed 4 ‘retired’ F-117 Nighthawks to Syria and Iraq in 2017

Following reports at least one F-117 was spotted flying in Nevada and eastern California last week, Dutch aviation magazine Scramble is now reporting four of the “retired” stealth aircraft were actually conducting classified air strikes over Syria and Iraq as recently as 2017. Scramble is published by an aviation society of the same name and […]

Report: More money is key to retaining Special Operations warriors

Report: More money is key to retaining Special Operations warriors

Special Operations Forces (SOF) are known for their physically and mentally tough selection and assessment processes. However, for those few who can make the cut and enter into the vaunted ranks of a special operations unit, the benefits are significant. Special operators get to train and play with the most advanced military toys available. They […]

Search complete: Australian Special Operations Forces to get American choppers

Search complete: Australian Special Operations Forces to get American choppers

For some time now, the Australian military has been searching for new helicopters for its Special Operations Forces (SOF). The American company Bell is considered a favorite to win the contract. More specifically, Bell, in partnership with Hawker-Pacific, is proposing the Bell 407 or Bell 429 helicopters. In October, Australia’s Defense Capability Acquisition and Sustainment […]

Breaking: Reports allege US deployed 4 ‘retired’ F-117 Nighthawks to Syria in 2017

Breaking: Reports allege US deployed 4 ‘retired’ F-117 Nighthawks to Syria in 2017

Following reports of F-117(s) spotted flying in Nevada and Eastern California last week, Dutch aviation magazine “Scramble” is now reporting that four of the retired stealth aircraft were actually conducting classified air strikes over Syria as recently as 2017. Scramble is a magazine published by an aviation society of the same name and dates back […]

Did Iran release a video of hacked American UAVs in Syria and Iraq?

Did Iran release a video of hacked American UAVs in Syria and Iraq?

In 2011, an Iranian electronic warfare unit took over control of a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel stealth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and landed it with minimal damage. Since, then the Iranian regime has refused to return the drone to the U.S. Department of Defense, as Iran stated its airspace was violated. In the meantime, Iranian […]

Who’s more fit–US Marines or Royal Marines Commandos?

Who’s more fit–US Marines or Royal Marines Commandos?

For the past few years, select members of the U.S. Marine Corps travel to the U.K. to participate in Royal Marines Commando training. True to the U.S. Marines’ institutional mentality to always adapt and improve, this provides them an opportunity to observe what works and how it can be implemented in the Corps’ physical regimen. […]

Kicking ass and taking names: Marine Special Operations Command turns 13

Kicking ass and taking names: Marine Special Operations Command turns 13

The Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) celebrated its 13th anniversary on February 21st with a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Notables from across the Special Operations community and the United States Marine Corps attended the event, including Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald […]

Breaking: Did Iran release a video of hacked American UAVs in Syria and Iraq?

Breaking: Did Iran release a video of hacked American UAVs in Syria and Iraq?

In 2011, an Iranian electronic warfare unit took over control of a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel stealth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and landed it with minimal damage. Since, then the Iranian regime has refused to return the drone to the U.S. Department of Defense, as Iran stated its airspace was violated. In the meantime, Iranian engineers […]

US military wants to turn all infantrymen into Special Operations Rangers. Would it work?

US military wants to turn all infantrymen into Special Operations Rangers. Would it work?

In one of his more important undertakings as Secretary of Defense, General James Mattis had launched a project to review and improve the lethality of the military’s close-combat units. The Close Combat Lethality Task Force (CCLTF) is examining how it can increase the combat effectiveness of troops engaged in close combat. In an interview with […]

Marine Raider receives Silver Star after single-handedly stopping an ISIS suicide vehicle

Marine Raider receives Silver Star after single-handedly stopping an ISIS suicide vehicle

A Marine Raider has been awarded the Silver Star after braving intense enemy fire and destroying an incoming vehicle-born improvised explosive device (VBIED) in Iraq. The Raider, whose name has been withheld for operational security (OPSEC) reasons (he is still on active duty), was assigned to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion (MRB), Marine Special Operations […]