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Battle of the Haditha Dam: Army Night Stalkers vs Air Force Combat Controllers

In the unforgiving skies over a desolate desert, Chief Gravy wrestled with his disoriented senses, battling not just against nature’s wrath but his own body’s betrayals, in a flight that teetered precariously between disaster and salvation.

Battle of Haditha Dam: Former Delta Operator and Ranger Sergeant Major Saves the Day

In the midst of sand and chaos, Chief Coker’s blend of humor and heroism paints the stark reality of war with a brush of unyielding camaraderie and the relentless spirit of the Rangers.

Geo Hand Recounts the Battle of Haditha Dam: The Fedayeen Are Coming

In the ink-black night, Chief Coker’s laughter mingled with the absurdity of war, as goat herds instead of enemy fighters approached, a reminder of the unpredictable theater that is combat.

Geo Hand: The Battle of Haditha Dam – The Beer Is on Us!

In the heart of the storm, with rotors beating against the unforgiving night, we soared not just as warriors in the sky, but as guardians of the ground, our resolve as unyielding as the steel of our blades.

Exclusive: Geo Hand Interviews Greg Coker – Behind the Scenes of America’s Elite SOF Aviation Unit

In the relentless and shadowed world of special operations, Greg Coker’s journey from the 101st Airborne to the elite Night Stalkers is a testament to the resilience and unyielding spirit of those who dare to navigate the forefront of danger and darkness.

Geo Hand Book Review: Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don’t Miss, By Gregory “Gravy” Coker

Greg Coker spent eight years as a combat pilot in the Levant and was present at D-Day in Afghanistan and Iraq. His tales are extraordinary.

How Delta Force’s Thomas Payne Came to Receive the Medal of Honor

CSM Thomas Payne aided the freeing of 70 prisoners during a Kurdish-led raid on an ISIS compound in Al-Hawija in the Northern province of Kirkuk in 2015.

Sullivan, Sudani, and Barzani Confront Iran’s Missile Menace at Davos

Sullivan and Sudani are locking arms in Davos, not for pleasantries, but to untangle the mess Iran’s missiles have created, cementing a commitment to stability and safety in the face of Middle Eastern chaos.

Geo Hand on the Differences between Officers and Enlisted Men in Delta Force

In Delta Force, do not ever (EVER!) meddle in the non-commissioned business of an assault squadron.

‘Islamic Resistance in Iraq’ Attacks US Troops in Syria

The attempted drone attack on US forces in Syria highlights the complex Middle East situation. De-escalation and diplomacy are crucial to recovering peace in the region.

US Bases in Iraq and Syria Attacked 28 Times to Date: Are We Being Drawn Into the War?

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, US and Coalition Forces continue to face a spate of drone and rocket attacks in Iraq and Syria, with defense officials suspecting Iranian involvement, prompting the US to enhance its military stance in the region while staunchly supporting Israel against Hamas.

The Bolduc Brief: The Ineffectiveness of Targeted and Limited Raids against Hamas in the Gaza Strip

The futile cycle of targeted raids merely serves as a band-aid on the festering wound of conflict, while a comprehensive diplomatic effort, cutting off financial aid to Hamas, and a concerted military strategy aimed at holding key terrain present a pathway to quelling the Hamas threat and fostering enduring peace in the embattled region.

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