SOF Pic of the Day: Colonel William O. Darby, Father of the US Army Rangers
Colonel William O. Darby is generally considered to be the “Father of the Rangers”.
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Pic of the Day: Rangers and SOAR
Rangers and SOAR operators demonstrate a direct action raid.
SOF Pic of the Day (From George Hand’s Private Stash): Delta After Running the Mogadishu Mile
This shot shows a Delta team in the Pakastini Stadium in Mogadishu just after completing the “Mogadishu Mile.”
Pic of the Day: Best Ranger
The 2023 Best Ranger competition was recently held at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Heath Hansen: With The Rangers Fighting Poachers in the Jungles of the Congo
Heath Hansen files this report from the Congo where he embedded with Rangers trying to interdict illegal mining and poaching by the Mai Mai militia who believe they are protected from bullets by black magic.
Yes, Virginia, They DO Run SERE School on Thanksgiving Day
They fed us well because we knew what was next: Our Escape and Evasion part of SERE began on Thanksgiving night.
5 ‘Truths’ Have Guided US Special Operators for 40 Years, but They Face New Tests From Russia and China — And at Home
The principle of “one team, one fight” might be overused today, but it is of paramount importance in a military setting.
The Rangers Raid Cabanatuan: A Classic Joint Special Operation
The raid on Cabanatuan was a classic example of a joint special operations mission that was incredibly planned and executed.
How to Save a Life: Blood Transfusions on the Battlefield
Successfully performing blood transfusions on the battlefield could stop most of the preventable combat deaths.
Invading Iraq in 2003 With William Wallace and Saving Johnny Walker
Some war stories are about gunfights and HALO jumps. But the best ones involve copious amounts of contraband and a few knuckleheads.
Ranger Special Operations Vehicle | RSOV
Produced by Land Rover, the Ranger Special Operations Vehicle (RSOV) was a venerable warrior. But the modern battlespace spelled its demise.
The Difference Between Rangers and Special Forces
The difference between Special Forces and Army Rangers is best exemplified in this ambush exercise.
