Iraqi Prime Minister:  Air Force Hits Islamic State Targets in Syria

Iraqi Prime Minister: Air Force Hits Islamic State Targets in Syria

Iraqi air force planes have attacked Islamic State targets in Syria that were reportedly occupied by ISIS commanders. They targeted the positions as the terror group is still a threat to them as well. The airstrike was confirmed by Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi’s office in a statement released on Sunday morning. One of the strikes […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 2

Some good pretest work for the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) with many of the exercises that will be tested. Always go for perfect form when doing the pushups, it will be an area that is always looked at hard during the PT tests in Selection. After the exercises, a three-mile run, the standard is […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The sniper and the snake

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The sniper and the snake

A southern black racer snake slithers across the rifle barrel held by junior Army National Guard sniper Pfc. William Snyder as he practices woodland stalking in a camouflaged ghillie suit at Eglin Air Force Base, April 7, 2018. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Frye See how U.S. Army snipers are trained in the video […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 1

It is time for our Sunday morning ruck march. We’ll do a six-mile course today over varied terrain, aim for a time better than the standard of 90 minutes. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Stretch well both before and after the ruck march. Remember to drink plenty of water […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Marines and their pugil sticks

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Marines and their pugil sticks

Marine Corps recruits compete during a pugil sticks bout at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 10, 2018. The recruits are assigned to the Recruit Training Regiment’s India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion. Writer’s note: If I could have spent all 13 weeks of recruit training bashing on guys in the pugil stick […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 7

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 7

Back to the gym on Saturday for some shoulders and back work. The towel pull-ups are for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. We’ll finish off today by running some speed (sprints) work for cardio. Ensure you stay hydrated and drink plenty of water, stay in the habit. Log your numbers down in […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Free falling over Djibouti

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Free falling over Djibouti

Airmen perform a military free fall jump in Djibouti, April 17, 2018. The airmen are assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and they are deployed in support of humanitarian aid and contingency operations in the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa area of responsibility. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gustavo Castillo See U.S. […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 6

Friday morning at the gym means that it is Leg Day our favorite day of the week. Start off with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell. After the weighted sled push, and some lunges mixed in there as well, we’ll finish off with a 4-mile run. The leg training is very important as […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Live fire training in Jordan

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Live fire training in Jordan

Marines run to firing positions during live-fire training as part of Eager Lion 2018 in Jordan, April 21, 2018. The Marines are assigned to Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Watch Marines participate in Eager Lion 2018 in […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 5

Back to the gym on Thursday morning for a Chest and triceps workout to include some pushups, sit-ups, and kip ups. Then a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. The weather in the Northeast just turned from wintry stuff in the 30s just two days ago to summer-like and in the mid-80s so ensure that […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Marine snipers at sunset

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Marine snipers at sunset

A Marine sights in on a long-range target in Amman, Jordan, April 17, 2018, during Eager Lion, a training engagement conducted by U.S. and Jordanian forces. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner Learn more about what it takes to be a Marine Corps Scout Sniper in the video below:

Estonia Holds Largest Military Exercises Since Independence

Estonia Holds Largest Military Exercises Since Independence

Estonia is the site of a large international military exercise involving more than 13,000 troops from 16 countries which kicked off on May 2. The exercise, dubbed Siil (Hedgehog) is scheduled to last until May 14 and is the largest such drill to be held in the Baltic country since it regained independence from the […]