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SOF Spotlight: Sayeret Matkal – At the Tip of Israel’s Spear

Sayeret Matkal’s evolution from inception to a key player in Israel’s defense, exemplifies resilience and innovation, crucially demonstrating its adaptability and precision in the face of modern warfare challenges like the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

The Bolduc Brief: Interoperability Failures Among Senior Military Leaders in Special Operations and the Conventional Military

The chronic failure to address the interoperability issue between special operations and conventional military forces, rooted in divergent organizational cultures and exacerbated by inadequate senior leadership, has stymied effective collaboration and joint operations, ultimately undermining the strategic and operational effectiveness in Afghanistan.

Former Delta Force Soldier’s Opinion on Hand to Hand Combat and Combat Physical Training

In a world where audacity marries determination, every punch thrown in the sawdust pit, every mile run with lungs aflame, and every brotherly jest between the muscle heads and gazelles of Delta, is a step towards molding a warrior who doesn’t just survive the chaos of combat, but thrives in it.

SOF Pic of the Day: Royal Netherlands Army Korps Commandotroepen

Today’s photograph showcases the elite Korps Commandotroepen (KCT) of the Royal Netherlands Army in action, exemplifying their rich history, rigorous training, and diverse capabilities in various global missions.

Strength, Stealth, and Strategy: The Hallmarks of Israel’s Sayeret Matkal

Israel’s Sayeret Matkal is renowned for its stealth and strategy, executing high-profile missions and setting global special ops standards.

Special Forces on the Chopping Block? The U.S. Army’s Controversial Choices

Tensions rise in the U.S. Army over potential special operations forces cutbacks, prompting legislative reviews and sparking debate on the importance of proactive defense strategies and the lessons from history.

Medal of Honor: The Remarkable Tale of Captain Gary M. Rose in Vietnam and Beyond

Captain Gary M. Rose: From battlefield heroism in Vietnam to a life of post-military service, his story defines true American valor.

SOF Pic of the Day: 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group in NYC, Photographed With Twin Towers Months Before 9/11

Today, our pic looks at 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group in NYC, Photographed With Twin Towers Months Before 9/11

Claymore Mines: A Legendary Directional Weapon That Reshaped Modern Warfare

Discover the iconic Claymore mine – a directional force of devastation that redefined warfare, leaving a lasting impact on the battlefield.

Understanding Anti-Terrorism Tactics: How Military Forces Combat Threats

Explore anti-terrorism tactics used by military forces to identify, track, and neutralize threats, from intelligence to collaboration.

SOF Pic of the Day: 3rd Special Forces Group Feeling a Bit ‘Randy’ in Afghanistan

US Special Forces soldier “Randy” gets a little heated with a suspected al-Qaeda supporter in Narizah, Afghanistan, 2002.

Gone Too Soon: Delta Force Legend Robert Horrigan

Bob was so much larger than life, that eventually life could no longer contain him, and he was instructed by the Almighty to take one last boat excursion, this time to Valhalla.

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