Special Operations

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Concern over the elections is increasing. Now, Minnesota businesses have hired a firm to protect polling stations and prevent riots.

The investigation highlighted a concern that a new method of parachute deployment might have been the cause of the incident.

Green berets assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group prepare to breach and enter a building, as part of CQB training.

The SOF Support online auction gives back to the Special Operations community through the sale of historical and collectible items.

We have yet to see a culture shift in the all-boys club, but the graduation of the second modern female Green Beret is an important milestone.

With French and US missions in African struggling to contain a rising insurgency, top generals envision the future of operations in the area.

Top commanders agree that U.S. presence in Africa is crucial to stemming al-Qaeda in the region. But rumors of withdrawal are circulating.

According to Ferreira, one of the victims had been wearing a “tactical vest” and both were carrying hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Two French soldiers were killed in an IED attack days after an ambush claimed the lives of ten Malian soldiers near the Mauritania border.

Quayle may be best known for his film appearances, but in 1943, he joined the SOE, also called the “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.”

The new Chinook Block II will give U.S. Special Operations Forces significantly more capability for extremely challenging missions.