US Special Forces and Russians Working Too Close for Comfort

Reports were coming out of Syria that US-backed coalition units and Russian troops were operating in very close proximity to one another. In neighboring villages, they each tried to calm rival factions that are both fighting ISIS The Telegraph is reporting that the two superpowers have each sent troops into the area of the northern […]

Watch: SEAL Team One in Vietnam

Recently coming across this vintage film of Navy SEALs in Vietnam, I thought I would share it with everyone on SOFREP.  The national archives describes it as: This film shows Navy SEALs in action in the jungles of Long Phu, Vietnam. SEALs are seen as they marched single file and crouched down in tall brush while […]

Former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke sworn in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior

Washington, D.C.– Early on Wednesday, the Senate approved President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Interior, Congressman and former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke with a final vote of 68-31. After the Senate’s vote, Rep. Zinke announced his formal resignation from Congress. Ryan Zinke was later sworn in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior. Below is a […]

Watch: Live with Brandon Webb- Guns, gear, and global events Feb. 26, 2017

Brandon Webb, former Navy SEAL turned Hurricane Media CEO, broadcasted this week’s Facebook Live from Chamonix, France where he is on-site for this year’s Big Mountain Heroes Documentary Project. Two days into the trip, Brandon dislocated his shoulder while skiing. Brandon gives you the basics of the Big Mountain Heroes Documentary and the trade shows he […]

Active Navy SEAL pens “Death of a Team Guy”

The following was acquired via email and was written by an anonymous Navy SEAL still on active duty. -Desiree Huitt, Managing Editor Brave men have fought and died building the proud tradition and feared reputation that I am bound to uphold. In the worst of conditions, the legacy of my teammates steadies my resolve and […]

Watch: Release the Dogs of War

Military working dogs have been a part of our military dating back to the first World Wars. Fast forward to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and K9’s have become even more popular. The selection and training these dogs go through can sometimes be just as grueling as the selection and training their handlers […]

Navy SEAL pull-up tips

Muscular strength, the ability to produce force during a single contraction, should be developed when preparing for BUD/S and the physical screening test. It is required not only to enhance performance, but also to facilitate the overall training process and reduce the risk of injury. While strength relative to body weight—required for pull-ups or rope […]

Watch: Live with Brandon Webb- Guns, gear, and global events Feb. 11, 2017

Brandon Webb, former Navy SEAL turned media CEO, discusses everyday carry (EDC) items. He also gives you update on the Crate Club and the line up for the Big Mountain Heroes documentary in the Alps. Brandon announces a RESCO watch giveaway for the most interesting social media post with “#crateclub” (which ends on Sunday). He wraps up […]

Watch: Live with Brandon Webb- Guns, gear, and global events Feb 4, 2017

During this week’s Facebook live broadcast, Brandon Webb, former Navy SEAL turned media CEO talks about the SEAL Team 6 raid in Yemen which targeted al Qaeda’s (AQAP) terror leader Qassim al-Rimi.  Brandon also covers the temper tantrums over President Trump on social media, “Training Cell” (SOFREP TV’s latest show), and his upcoming trip with Big Mountain Heroes. Check out the video […]

Watch: Brandon Webb appeared on CNN to discuss the Yemen raid

Brandon Webb, former Navy SEAL turned media CEO, appeared on CNN yesterday to discuss the Yemen raid and the possible death of the top al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) leader, Qassim al-Rimi. “Was hoping to dig in on the potential killing of Al Qaeda AP’s leader on the Yemen raid but got cut short. I’d […]

Assigning blame: Irresponsible reporting attempts to politicize Yemen raid

Fresh off the heels of the SEAL Team Six raid in Yemen, media outlets are already drawing biased and irresponsible conclusions in what is most likely an attempt to politicize the operation. Citing ‘unnamed military officials’, multiple news organizations have sought to link the death of a SEAL Operator, as well as multiple civilians, to […]

One Navy SEAL killed and three injured in Yemen counter-terrorism operation

One Navy SEAL was killed and three SEALs were wounded in a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen overnight. The New York Times reported the SEALs were from SEAL Team Six and this was the first counter-terrorism operation approved by President Trump since he took office. During the operation, a MV-22 Osprey crash-landed, injuring two additional service members. According to […]