Book Review: Spec Ops by Admiral McRaven Commander US SOCOM

I just finished reading William McRaven’s Spec Ops, Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice.  I thought McRaven ,now an Admiral (SEAL) and in charge of US SOCOM (he was formerly in charge of JSOC), did a great job with this book. I will admit to struggling through some tough areas that were […]

Brandon Webb Interview on NewsMax

The war in Afghanistan has been bogged down by military rules and regulations, with bureaucrats hamstringing the elite special operations forces, former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb charged in an exclusive Newsmax.TV interview. “It’s a mess,” Webb said about the war that has been raging for more than 10 years. %EMBED2% “We should have gone in […]

IMINT: SDV Submarine Insertion Ops

SDV stands for SEAL Delivery Vehicle.  This is a great example of an open ocean insert onboard a US submarine.  There are a lot of great things that make this picture stand out.  Let’s take a look. First, credit to the H-60 helo crew for getting into a low hover that made for an easy […]

The Red Circle is Released TODAY!

This is the big day, the release of Brandon’s The Red Circle!  Be sure to grab a copy for yourself or as a gift for loved ones and don’t forget that you can participate in The Red Circle Challenge.  I’ve already got my copy that Brandon signed for me and I’m looking forward to reading […]

Navy SEAL/UDT Frogmen Rise From The Deep

You’ve got to love this old footage. Made in 1957, this amazing U.S. Navy film showcases the pre-cursors to the SEALs and the UDTs (or Underwater Demolition Teams). Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) conducted beach reconnaissance, cable and net cutting, explosive destruction of underwater obstacles for amphibious landings, limpet mine attacks, submarine operations, and the locating […]

Massif and Brandon Webb Team Up For Style-Quality-Functionality

When I was over running Kit Up for Military.com (Is that site still around??…lol) one thing became very apparent to me.  Not everyone has an unlimited Spec Ops budget and can buy $400 pants or jackets.  I took this to heart when I sat down with Sarah, Chris, Christy, Martin, CR, Mike and team at […]

Stuff Navy SEALs Say #3

Well, here we are again. I’m about to kick off The Red Circle Book Tour and wanted to kick out this month’s “Stuff Navy SEALs Say” before I went dark for a few weeks.  SOFREP’s managing editor Jack Murphy has the helm, and you’re in good hands. I hope you enjoy this month’s post. Special […]

“The Red Circle” hits Maxim UK!

Brandon’s upcoming memoir, The Red Circle, is due to hit store shelves in just days.  Look for it April 10th online and at your favorite book store.  Until then, enjoy this excerpt that Maxim UK is running. -Jack “I am standing in a large room, about the size of an average high school gymnasium. I […]

Navy SEALs Documentary Part One

If you can get past the lame narrator there’s some great content…. This is part 1 of a documentary about the U.S. Navy SEALs. This is a look into SEAL training (BUD/s), Navy SEAL history and even some about the SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman) boat operators. This is an interesting documentary and it gives […]

Every SEAL’s Worst Nightmare: Wives on The Today Show

In January, 2010, the Today Show aired a series called Silent Warriors. This series gives a look at the training U.S. Navy SEAL candidates have to go through to become a fully qualified Navy SEAL and deemed ready for operational duty. This part is a look at how it is to be married to a […]