Military Considering Upgrades to Medals of Honor

Military Considering Upgrades to Medals of Honor

The results of the Pentagon’s review of military awards to be announced Thursday could see large numbers of decorated Iraq and Afghanistan vets upgraded to Medals of Honor, according to defense officials. The military is examining over 1,000 medals given since the attacks of September 11, 2001, as part of its review to determine whether […]

So You Want to Be a Mercenary (Pt. 1)

So You Want to Be a Mercenary (Pt. 1)

I am not, nor was I ever, a mercenary, and the few times that people felt sorry enough to give me a few dollars, it was always far short of delaying my imminent 2015 bankruptcy, and was geared toward providing rations outside of standard chow.

Pentagon Announces All Combat Roles Opened to Women

Pentagon Announces All Combat Roles Opened to Women

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has announced that all combat roles in the US military will now be opened to women.  How this will be implemented, despite widespread objections by the Marine Corps and Special Operations, remains to be seen.  Waving a magic wand and announcing that women will now be able to join the […]

Afghanistan: That Giant Sucking Sound

Afghanistan: That Giant Sucking Sound

Billions and billions of dollars have been dumped into Afghanistan in nearly 15 years of war, with very little to show for it.  Afghanistan is the graveyard of empires in more ways then one.

Kriegsspiel Redux

Blue Forces (BLUFOR) pushed off the FOB late in the afternoon, just as the sun started to make its descent towards the horizon. White Cell “higher command” had issued yet another FRAGO to the patrol before stepping off their LD. Halfway through the week-long field exercise, the strains of the prior days began to make […]

Military Friends With Benefits: How The DoD Is Failing Young Servicemembers

Military Friends With Benefits: How The DoD Is Failing Young Servicemembers

Being married in the military is tough, even tougher as a member of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. There’s good reason fighter pilots and SOF operators have the highest rates of divorce in the military.  Type A personalties, exotic locations, travel, spouse home alone, pretty foreign girls, off-duty fun, add alcohol, and you have […]

The SOFREP Store Launches

The SOFREP Store Launches

SOFREP is pleased to announce the opening of our store featuring tons of Spec Ops Approved tactical items, clothing, and our #1 gear subscription box, Crate Club. Check it out and let us know what you think and what else you’d like to see. Also, keep an eye out for more cool gear in the […]