The long reach of America: The details behind the Delta Force Raid

As the smoke is still settling down over the charred ruins of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s compound details about the operation are already emerging. SOFREP has learned that the assault force was comprised of approximately 70 operators from Delta Force’s A Squadron and Rangers from the 75th Ranger Regiment. The air package included eight helicopters, a […]

The Video of the Week: Just another day at the 75th Ranger Regiment

Rangers assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion while conducting task force training in August 2019 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 75th Ranger Regiment is comprised of five battalions: The 1st Ranger Battalion is based at Fort Benning, Georgia. The 2nd Ranger Battalion is based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 3rd Ranger Battalion is […]

Breaking: Delta Force raid kills leader of ISIS

A Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) operation in Syria has resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State and one of the most wanted men in the world. The operation took place on Saturday in the Syrian province of Idlib. Sources with intimate knowledge of the operation confirmed to […]

The Pic of the Day: Can you identify the different camouflage patterns?

U.S. Special Operations Command personnel carry a simulated casualty during a four-man shooting competition on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 18, 2019. The competition followed a memorial ceremony and 5K race to honor special Operations forces who lost their lives in combat or training in the last year. Can you identify the different camouflage […]

Legendary Pararescueman becomes US military’s top enlisted man

An Air Force Pararescueman is slated to become the military’s most senior enlisted man. The Pentagon announced that Chief Master Sergeant Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez will be the new Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC). The Air Commando will be the fourth holder of the position. Army General Mark […]

SOCOM’s newest helmet for Navy SEALs and SWCC operators has some potential issues

The newest combat helmet to enter service with the U.S. spec ops community might have some issues. The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) chose Gentex Corporation to provide the Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) Family of Tactical Headborne Systems (FTHS) — Coxswain Helmet System. The contract, which was signed in early October, […]

The Pic of the Day: Special Forces long-gunners

Thai Special Forces and American Special Forces operators from the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct long-range marksmanship training while training together in U-Tapao Thailand September, 2019. Operators from the 1st SFG are very active in the region, training, advising, and often operating alongside their local partners.

The Pic of the Day: US Special Forces in Syria

Members of 5th Special Forces Group (A) conducting 50. Cal Weapons training during counter-ISIS operations at Al Tanf Garrison in southern Syria. Surrounded by desert, the Al Tanf base is located near the Iraq-Syria border. It has been used by U.S. Special Operations Forces as a training site for anti-ISIS forces. Its location has made […]

The Pic of the Day: Who said Generals don’t get their hands dirty?

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Jarrard, left, the then-commander of Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, provides assistant gunner support to a member of the 5th Special Forces Group during counter-ISIS operations in southern Syria. Maj. Gen. Jarrard is currently the commander of the 25 Infantry Division.

The Pic of the Day: American Commandos and Korean SEALs rocking it

Special Operations Command Korea and Republic of Korea Special Warfare Command service members pose for a photo in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter prior to a combined military freefall jump over Gyeryong, South Korea, Oct. 4, 2019. The special operations forces service members were jumping as part of the 17th Annual Ground Forces Festival, one […]

The Pic of the Day: Special Forces operators hitting it with Thai commandos

U.S. and Thai Special Forces conduct a simulated urban search and rescue while training together in U-Tapao Thailand in September, 2019. The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) is responsible for Asia. Thailand has been an old and staunch U.S. ally. This relationship became particularly important during the Vietnam War. American military bases on the country […]