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Combat Dive trainees push through intense poolside drills, building the resilience needed for underwater missions. Photo from Army.mil YouTube channel

Watch: US Special Forces Underwater Operations School

From mastering underwater infiltration to leading dive operations, the Combat Dive Qualification Course shapes warriors who’ve been silently shaping history since World War II.

Military Oct 19

A Green Beret Shares the Story of the Only Spetsnaz, US Special Forces Joint Operation

Special Forces history holds numerous obscure tales, like the unique joint US Special Forces-Russian Spetsnaz combat mission.

SOF Sep 23

Here we see a Special Forces soldier fire a MK 18 Close Quarters Battle Receiver (CQBR). Image Credit: US DoD

Inside the Team Room: Interview With US Volunteers at a Peshmerga Base in Kurdistan

In this episode of Inside the Team Room, we’re joined by Kurt and Joey, two U.S. military veterans who found renewed purpose in fighting ISIS alongside Kurdish Peshmerga forces, sharing their journey from dissatisfaction in civilian life to the front lines in Kurdistan.

War Stories Mar 15

Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – Combat Stories

From swiping Red Bulls in the blazing heat to pinpoint sniper shots, join us in the Team Room as Rangers Jack Murphy, Nick Irving, Isaiah Burkhart, and Clyde Carmody share the unforgettable mix of camaraderie, humor, and raw combat moments that define the Ranger experience.

Team Room Mar 03

How many pull ups can you do dangling on a rope 50 feet over a body of water?

Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – Indoctrination Stories

As we dive deeper into the gritty realities of indoctrination, our four Rangers share the raw and unfiltered truth behind what it really takes to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, revealing a journey marked by relentless physical demands, mental resilience, and the unyielding brotherhood that defines the essence of being a Ranger.

Team Room Feb 29

Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – Why the Rangers?

Dive into the heart of valor with Jack, Nick, Isaiah, and Clyde, as they share the raw and riveting reasons behind their journey into the Ranger Regiment, where the reality of service both challenged and exceeded their expectations.

Team Room Feb 27

Former Green Beret and founder of the Free Burma Rangers, David Eubank, carries a girl to safety in Mosul, Iraq. Image Credit: FKR

Inside the Team Room: Green Berets – Living in an Unfair World

In this gripping finale of Inside the Team Room: Green Berets, Jack Murphy delves into the harrowing darkness faced in war zones, shedding light on the stark reality that the principles of humanity we hold dear are, tragically, foreign in the brutal world of our adversaries.

Team Room Jan 29

The Difference Between Rangers and Special Forces

The difference between Special Forces and Army Rangers is best exemplified in this ambush exercise.

SOF May 27

(U.S. Marine Corps photo: Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

NEWSREP Editor-in-Chief Changing of the Guard

This post is to officially inform the NEWSREP community that Jack Murphy is leaving to pursue other endeavors after more than seven years with our site. He has covered some massively important topics, including some that garnered national attention. Here are just a few examples out of many that could be listed: Why The White […]

Team Room Jul 27

(U.S. Marine Corps photo: Lance Cpl. William Chockey)

WATCH: How to pass Special Forces Assessment and Selection

The journey to becoming a Special Forces soldier won’t be easy. Special Forces training is rigorous and highly selective, but the courage and strength you will gain as a candidate will stay with you your entire life. In addition to Basic Combat Training, soldiers must have completed Advanced Individual Training and U.S. Army Airborne School to […]

World Jul 23

WATCH: American YPG volunteer describes joining up with the Kurdish militia

Ever wonder how people join up with groups such as the YPG? A former Marine and volunteer with the Kurdish YPG militia answers questions about how it is done. In this Q&A he even talks about how the food is, ranging from nothing but bread to quality rations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD-JlhESPg4

News + Intel Jul 22

‘El Chapo’ drug lord sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years

Notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán was sentenced Wednesday in a New York court to life in prison plus 30 years. Guzmán oversaw the Sinaloa Cartel, a massive drug-running operation that distributed narcotics throughout the United States. He was also something of a folk hero to some people for his multiple prison escapes. The […]

News + Intel Jul 21

(NATO photo: U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua Belser)

Afghan commando unit suffers 25 killed in clashes near Turkmenistan border

Abdul Ghaffar Malakzai, governor of Badghis Province, confirmed that 25 members of Afghanistan’s elite commando unit have been killed in a firefight with the Taliban. RFE/RL reports: An Afghan regional governor said 25 members of the country’s elite commando units have been killed in fighting with the Taliban. The incident, which occurred on July 15 […]

World Jul 20

Ammo maker declares war on “trained wildlife,” including dolphins

Ammunition manufacturer Hornady DGS is marketing its brand of super-cavitation bullets designed for subsurface use. In testing, it has been shown that just a few feet of water is generally enough to stop a bullet. This means conventional ammunition is of very limited use to combat divers and other Special Operations teams while conducting sub-surface missions with […]

World Jul 19

Heavily armed neo-Nazi ring busted up by Italian police

Digos, Turin’s special police unit, executed raids in northern Italy with the assistance of police in Milan, Forli, Varese, and Novara, according to the BBC. The police operation was part of an investigation into Italians who had fought alongside Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. Police arrested Fabio Del Bergiolo, who had previously worked as a […]

News + Intel Jul 17

Armed anarchist and anti-fascist shot and killed outside ICE detention facility

On Saturday, July 13th, a self-described anarchist and anti-fascist named Willem Van Spronsen showed up at a detention facility belonging to Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement (ICE) in Tacoma, Washington. Spronsen had protested there in the past—last year, he attacked a police officer and when arrested, had a knife and collapsible baton on his person, according […]

Expert Analysis Jul 16

(Photo courtesy of the 75th Ranger Regiment)

Watch: New Ranger Regiment recruitment video shows how Rangers shoot, move, and communicate

A new recruitment video produced by the 75th Ranger Regiment’s public affairs department offers a snapshot of life in the unit. Images of the 9/11 attacks appear at the beginning, but then the video goes into the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP). RASP is a huge improvement over the previous selection program, the Ranger […]

Military Jul 14

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Ammo maker declares war on “trained wildlife,” including dolphins

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Watch: New Ranger Regiment recruitment video shows how Rangers shoot, move, and communicate

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Watch: US Special Forces Underwater Operations School

A Green Beret Shares the Story of the Only Spetsnaz, US Special Forces Joint Operation

A US Special Forces Operator’s Guide To Military Weapons

Special Forces Weapons Guide: A Green Beret’s Insider Look

Inside the Team Room: Americans Join Peshmerga

Inside the Team Room: Interview With US Volunteers at a Peshmerga Base in Kurdistan

Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – Combat Stories

Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – Indoctrination Stories

Inside the Team Room: US Army Rangers – Why the Rangers?

Inside the Team Room: Green Berets – Living in an Unfair World

The Difference Between Rangers and Special Forces

NEWSREP Editor-in-Chief Changing of the Guard

WATCH: How to pass Special Forces Assessment and Selection

WATCH: American YPG volunteer describes joining up with the Kurdish militia

‘El Chapo’ drug lord sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years

Afghan commando unit suffers 25 killed in clashes near Turkmenistan border

Ammo maker declares war on “trained wildlife,” including dolphins

Heavily armed neo-Nazi ring busted up by Italian police

Armed anarchist and anti-fascist shot and killed outside ICE detention facility

Watch: New Ranger Regiment recruitment video shows how Rangers shoot, move, and communicate

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