Q&A With Nick Irving, Author of “The Reaper”

I recently had a chance to catch up with my friend and former U.S. Army Ranger sniper Nick Irving. Nick has written for SOFREP in the past, and recently finished a book with St. Martin’s Press called “The Reaper.” I read the advanced copy, and it’s legit. I thought you all would enjoy a little Q&A with […]

Book Review: Violence of Action by Marty Skovlund

Many find it hard to believe that Rangers are working on that level because of their relatively short pipeline to get in to the unit compared to other SOF entities. It is hard to explain, but there is something very special about the Regiment.

How Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Really Met His Fate

Once upon a time, the U.S. military’s number one terrorist target was not Usama bin Laden. He had faded from memory and faded even further in his operational importance within Al-Qaeda’s ranks.

What is an Operator?

Once upon a time you had to be a member of one of two units in US Special Operations to be considered an operator.  Those units were SEAL Team Six and Delta Force and only those who passed selection and training were entitled to call themselves that, not support personnel or those on the periphery. […]