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Inside the Team Room: Navy SEAL Snipers – Marcus Luttrell, the ‘Dead Ice Plant Sasquatch’

Chuckling over Rad’s infamous beard and its social media fame, we dive deep into the rigorous world of SEAL Sniper School, where even legends like Marcus Luttrell face their limits, and a plant-stuffed ‘Sasquatch’ sighting is just part of the learning curve.

Geo Hand Explains the Waterborne Infiltration Course, the Special Forces Version of Ranger School

The Waterborne Infiltrations Course, aptly nicknamed ‘Ranger School on Water,’ pushed us to our limits, but it died a quiet death due to lack of support, a testament to the hard, thankless grind it really was.

Inside the Team Room: Navy SEAL Snipers – Meet Brandon Webb and Charlie Melton

Join us as we dive into the remarkable journeys of Navy SEAL Snipers, exploring the childhood adversities that shaped them and the undeniable resilience required to become the elite.

Geo Hand Takes Us Behind the Door of Delta’s Weapons Vault, The Holy of Holies

With a pause and a lungful, I pushed into the door. And, lo! I beheld racks and racks of every kind of weapon I had ever seen!

Inside the Team Room: Former SEAL Mike Ritland Discusses the International Brotherhood of Special Operations Forces

In this episode, former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland delves into the “bro nod” of respect among special operators, while Drago recounts his unique English and safety training adventures with the Polish GROM.

Inside the Team Room: Drago Deploys With Polish Special Forces and the SEALs Lose Track of Him

Join us in the Team Room as Drago recounts his uproarious stint juggling languages and radios between SEALs and GROM, a tale of camaraderie and confusion that’ll leave you in stitches.

Delta Force’s Geo Hand Talks About a Hijacking That Wasn’t and Blood That Smelled Like BBQ Sauce

In the dead of night, with the streets empty and the world holding its breath, I raced to answer the call, wondering if this was just another drill or the moment everything changed.

Inside the Team Room: Former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland Discusses How He Unsuccessfully Tried to Avoid Initiation Hazing

In the gritty echo of the Team Room, Mike Ritland’s evasion tactics and Shane Hiatt’s hose fiasco mingle with Drago’s boisterous chuckles, painting a vivid, unapologetic portrait of SEAL life far from the unseeing eyes of the world.

SOF Pic of the Day: British SAS Conducting Drills With Delta Force and SOFREP’s Own George E. Hand IV

In the shadowy world of covert operations, Delta Force and the SAS hone their lethal craft together, embodying a partnership of mutual respect and shared prowess that spells doom for their adversaries.

Stories From Delta Force: The Time I Worked Submarine Operations With US Navy SEALs

Amidst the fierce camaraderie and ear-splitting sonic booms on Coronado’s sands, I, a Green Beret among Navy SEALs, embraced the raw intensity of military might and the unspoken bond of warriors at sea.

What Does It Take To Become a Delta Operator? Check Out This Video.

In this video, even seasoned Delta operators struggle to fully describe the grueling and highly classified selection process, a testament to the elite status and secrecy surrounding America’s Delta Force.

SOFREP Interview with SEAL Team Six Founder Dick Marcinko – Episode 8: How Red Cell Became a Victim of its Own Success

The irony of Red Cell’s success lay in its stark revelation of the Navy’s glaring security flaws, prompting a crucial strategic pivot to realign Navy SEALs with their core maritime expertise.

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