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.

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

The reality of military weapons is far from the glorified myths you see floating around the internet—it’s a world where practicality, simplicity, and reliability often trump high-tech gimmicks, and soldiers adapt to what works in the heat of battle.

From the trusty M4 rifle to the versatile SCAR, each weapon in the Special Forces arsenal has its own story.

Join us Inside the Team Room to find out how the Kurdish Peshmerga fight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]