Nine Dead as WC-130 Crashes On to Savannah Highway

Nine aircrewmen from a Puerto Rican Air National Guard WC-130 were killed when their aircraft, en route to Arizona to be decommissioned, crashed on to a highway in Savannah, Georgia. “Nine crew members died in the accident, but until their families and relatives are notified, we cannot give their names,” said Brigadier General Isabelo Rivera, […]

US Pilots Told to Beware of China’s Use of Lasers Near Airfield in Djibouti

United States military pilots have been warned to beware of possible laser attacks near China’s first overseas military base in Djibouti amid increasing signs of friction between the two armed forces in the Horn of Africa. The military issued a Notice to Airmen, later reproduced on the US Federal Aviation Administration’s website, that there had […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 5

Back to the gym on Thursday morning for a Chest and triceps workout to include some pushups, sit-ups, and kip ups. Then a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. The weather in the Northeast just turned from wintry stuff in the 30s just two days ago to summer-like and in the mid-80s so ensure that […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Marine snipers at sunset

A Marine sights in on a long-range target in Amman, Jordan, April 17, 2018, during Eager Lion, a training engagement conducted by U.S. and Jordanian forces. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner Learn more about what it takes to be a Marine Corps Scout Sniper in the video below:

Estonia Holds Largest Military Exercises Since Independence

Estonia is the site of a large international military exercise involving more than 13,000 troops from 16 countries which kicked off on May 2. The exercise, dubbed Siil (Hedgehog) is scheduled to last until May 14 and is the largest such drill to be held in the Baltic country since it regained independence from the […]

Trump Pushing for New Branch of the Military: Space Forces

President Donald Trump has again said that the realm of outer space is one where the U.S. military needs to be involved in and wants a new branch of the military dedicated to it. The President stumped his idea in the White House while hosting members of the West Point football team for a “Space […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 4

Happy Hump Day, it is back and shoulders day at the gym. Then a 5-miler rucksack march. Ensure that your second pair of boots are well broken in. Remember to stay hydrated while on the march, especially so now that the warmer weather is making a comeback, and mark your progress in the workout log […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Opening fire with an M249 Saw

A New Jersey Army National Guard soldier fires a M249 SAW during live-fire battle drills at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 9, 2018. The soldier is assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry (Air Assault). Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht Watch soldiers put the M249 Saw through its paces in […]

Missile Strikes on pro-Assad Forces in Syria Kill Dozens

Many Syrian troops loyal to President Assad and Iranian troops assisting them were killed in a missile strike that targeted several locations. The Syrian military said facilities in Hama and Aleppo provinces were struck. It did not say if there were any casualties. But a UK-based monitoring group said four Syrians and 22 foreigners, mostly […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 3

Tuesday is Leg Day at the gym, our favorite, but we’ll begin with pull-ups. The squats and lunges build up the strength in your lower body for carrying a rucksack, which is the bread and butter of SOF. Then a four-mile run in under 32 minutes. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra fires rockets

A Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter deploys flares and launches rockets at mock enemy targets during a tactical demonstration at the Yodaville training facility in Yuma, Ariz., April 4, 2018. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin See the firepower the AH-1W Super Cobra brings into the fight in the video below:

Plasan Unveils New Border Security, Special Ops Vehicle

Last week in Mexico City, the Israeli company Plasan debuted a new lightweight, fully protected vehicle that was designed for border security but could definitely have a role as a Special Operations tactical assault vehicle. With the increased importance by the current administration with protecting the borders, especially with Border Patrol agents having to deal […]