WATCH: Navy SEAL water obstacle course
The purpose of the water obstacle course is to prepare operators for maritime missions and rescue operations. Watch as they tackle the challenge.
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Syrian rebels take major city from ISIS, with U.S. help
Islamic State resistance “melted” away in the strategically important Syrian city of Shaddadi, giving a rag-tag force of Syrian rebels — backed by U.S. air power and special operations troops on the ground — a key victory after only a few days of combat. “We expected a tougher fight inside the city,” said Army Col. Christopher Garver, a U.S. Defense […]
U.S. considering even more special operators in Syria, no-fly zone
Featured photo credit: AP (Maya Alleruzzo, File) Washington (CNN) – The Obama administration is holding internal discussions on military options if the ceasefire in Syria fails, including the possibility of increasing the number of Special Forces on the ground in Syria, though no decision has been made, a senior U.S. official told CNN. Other potential […]
Celebrating 10 years of Marine Special Operations (MARSOC)
A decade after the Marine Corps stood up its new special operations command, Marine Raiders are helping lead the charge against the Islamic State group, training local troops across the African continent and quietly conducting missions across the Asia-Pacific region. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command activated on Feb. 24, 2006, to lend the Corps’ muscle to U.S. Special […]
Check out the 10 most lethal sniper rifles
Courtesy of U.S. Military Update, take a look at this compilation of the “10 Deadliest Sniper Rifles.”
French Special Operators reported to be fighting ISIS in Libya
Sources in Libya say French special forces are among those working against Islamic State in the country. A small French detachment has been operating from Benghazi’s Benina airport, the sources have reported, assisting forces of the internationally-backed Libyan authorities in Tobruk. Le Monde said special forces units, alongside the DGSE, France’s external security directorate, have been […]
Watch as Marine Raiders participate in training exercise ‘RAVEN’
Marine Raiders conducted a 10-day-long readiness exercise, referred to as RAVEN, to enhance their readiness for worldwide deployment in support of global contingencies.
Sneak peek at Marine Raider assessment and selection
Thinking about becoming a Marine Raider with Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC)?
The U.S. special operations groups you’ve never heard of (Pt. 2)
This article is a follow-up to a recent article on the U.S. special operations groups and programs that most people have not heard of, or know little about
Force Recon Marines jump from helicopters during weapons and tactics training
U.S. Marines from 1st Force Reconnaissance Company conduct a helocast exercise during a Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course training.
Marine Corps photo gallery: Pride in standards
Photos courtesy of Business Insider America’s military is known for its high standards — but of all the sister service branches, the Marine Corps take perfection to another level. And maintaining that excellence has been no small feat, considering the Corps has served a role in every conflict in US history. That’s because the Marines operate […]
The gear of Marine Raiders from WWII
Article courtesy of Scott Witner (loadoutroom.com) The only things those people have that you don’t is guts. Do you wanna live forever? — Col Merritt A. “Red Mike” Edson The Marine Raiders were established to operate behind enemy lines during World War II. They specialized in amphibious warfare in the cover of darkness. The Raider concept was […]
