SOF Pic of the Day: Delta Force SERE Training Teaches One to Endure Isolation
Former Delta operator Geo Hands gives you a taste of what true isolation is like, and it ain’t pretty.
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Black Hawk Down Revisited: A Closer Look at the Battle of Mogadishu and Its Lasting Impact on Special Operations
Rediscover the Battle of Mogadishu, its lasting impact on SOF, and the lessons learned from this intense urban warfare encounter.
From Counterinsurgency to Conventional Warfare: The Changing Role of U.S. Special Operations Forces
In a potential shift of monumental proportions, the U.S. Army is considering a proposition to reduce special operations programs by an estimated 10% in the forthcoming years.
SOF Pic of the Day: From Geo’s Private Stash-DELTA Candidate, ‘Lost and Whipped’
From Geo’s private stash of photos. He tells us that this particular candidate was “lost and whipped”. I have no idea whether he was selected or not.
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: Helocast Training
Two Soldiers confirm the safety of paratroopers in the water.
The Unknown Mission of American Special Ops Troops Fighting in Ukraine
The ongoing war in Ukraine, which involves US and Allied Special Operations troops working in an advisory and training capacity with Ukrainian forces, is a complex proxy conflict against Russia that could potentially escalate to the use of nuclear weapons by Putin, while the lack of strong Western leadership further complicates the situation.
Does the Officer Selection Process for Naval Special Warfare Leave a Lot of Talent on the Beach?
The selection process for becoming a SEAL officer is highly competitive and draws candidates from various commissioning pathways, including the US Naval Academy, Officer Candidate School, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, each with its own advantages and unique group of qualified candidates. This highlights the importance of diverse thought in the Special Operations Forces.
SOF Investing in Advanced Technology To Compete With Ever Evolving Global Threats
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are critical to the US military’s global mission to protect freedom and democracy.
Decorated Navy SEAL Died in HALO Training Accident
Last week, the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) reported the death of an East Coast-based decorated US Navy SEAL from Massachusetts.
Former Special Forces Trainer Shares His Workout Secrets
SOF veteran and professional fitness trainer Mark Lauren show how you can get fit in just minutes a day without the aid of weights or special gym equipment.
Expert Analysis: What Really Caused The Crimea Bridge to Come Down
The longest bridge ever built by Russia was recently bombed. Who did it, and how?
