Washington, D.C. – Congress has asked the Secretary of Defense to submit a written report next year detailing enabling support each service provided to special operations forces. The report is required within 180 days of when the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act becomes law. Congress passed the $619 billion measure Dec. 8, and […]
As reported in USA Today on December 5, 2016, two U.S. Navy sailors — both likely SEALs — will have their Navy Cross awards upgraded to Congressional Medals of Honor, following a review conducted by the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, upon the order of Defense Secretary Ash Carter. Per the article in USA […]
The Marine Corps is sending some of its Raiders on a new mission: developing new technologies to make MARSOC even deadlier. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command wants special operators to be part of the capability development process. “As much as myself and some of my peers don’t want to leave operational companies, you kind […]
For Marine special operators, the never-ending debate over whether the 9mm or .45-caliber round is the more powerful bullet has been settled. Previously, the classic .45-caliber Colt 1911 was one of three pistols that Raiders were allowed to carry, but now the 9mm Glock 19 is the only pistol that Marine special operators can take […]
Dagger 22 follows the author, SSgt Michael “Ski” Golembesky, and his team of Marine Raiders (MSOT 8222) on their 2009-2010 deployment to Bala Murghab, Afghanistan. In Golembesky’s first book, Level Zero Heroes, he highlights how MSOT 8222 made the best of a deployment where the rules of engagement forced them to regularly be on the […]
I’ve read and heard concerns surrounding the new insignia for Marine Corps special operations officers and enlisted personnel who have successfully completed the Individual Training Course and become full fledged members of Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. Marines and others should understand that every decision made by the Marine Corps’ senior leadership regarding MARSOC […]
Former MARSOC team member Michael Golembesky has published his second book titled, “Dagger 22” and it goes on sale September 20th. Dagger 22 gives readers a “grittier feel; more aggressive, with a deeper personal story-line” from Ski’s deployment in Afghanistan with his MARSOC team. Below is a Q&A with Michael Golembesky: 1) You mention in the author’s note at the beginning of Dagger 22, […]
The role of combat controller is one of the most fascinating special operations career fields around. But info on the job is hard to find.
Some Raiders are arguing that the dive bubble and jump wings that have long distinguished Recon Marines and Raiders alike, should still be good enough for them.
I had an Uber driver not long ago – he was a translator and worked with the Marines, as well as USSF. He spent nearly ten years working on a war footing.
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The parade field on Stone Bay at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune hosted top ranking U.S. Special Operations Command officials, Marine Raiders and their families to witness Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III assume command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) on Tuesday morning. “I’m privileged to be able to be a […]
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