Melvin Morris Exemplified What It Means to Leave No Man Behind
Rushing to recover the body of his dead comrade Melvin Morris took on the North Vietnamese for hours. His actions earned him the Medal of Honor.
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AFSOC Moves Forward With Plans for an MC-130J Seaplane
“Seaborne operations offer nearly unlimited water landing zones, providing significant flexibility for the joint force,” AFSOC said.
My Woobie, My Best Friend
The woobie has been the infantryman’s indispensable companion since Vietnam, and is now also used widely by civilians.
US Green Berets Were Training Guinea’s Special Operations Troops at the Time of the Coup
Critics of the U.S. say that the behavior of the Green Berets represents a tacit American approval of the coup. However, that’s not the case.
Shoot Better by Mastering These 4 Simple Marksmanship Fundamentals
Before even picking up that shiny new rifle you just purchased, let’s take a moment and talk about the four fundamentals of marksmanship.
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.
That Time When a Special Forces Operator Was Jumped by Moroccan Thugs
They jumped out of the dark. The oldest held a kitchen knife that looked like it had been dipped in shit about three lifetimes ago.
The Purple Heart Debate: Why and to Whom Should It Be Awarded?
Modern realities and the evolving nature of conflict raise questions about who’s eligible to receive the Purple Heart.
Malayan Emergency: The Birth of the Modern Special Air Service
The Malayan Emergency proved that a counterinsurgency operation (COIN) could succeed if approached cleverly and co-owned by the locals.
The Giant Killer: A Fascinating Look at the Smallest Green Beret in History
While he was a more than capable Green Beret, Richard Flaherty — who was just 4 feet, 9 inches tall — had to fight just to join the Army.
The Green Beret Affair: Project GAMMA and a Massive Army Fail
The Big Army hated Special Forces; all the attention that the relatively new unit had gotten had rubbed the brass the wrong way.
SWCC Water Competency: Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
Not only are SWCC students subjected to long and tiresome swimming evolutions in the pool and ocean, but they are also tested on their water competency.
