Special Operations

Rediscover the Battle of Mogadishu, its lasting impact on SOF, and the lessons learned from this intense urban warfare encounter.

This shot shows a Delta team in the Pakastini Stadium in Mogadishu just after completing the “Mogadishu Mile.”

Former Delta operator George Hand talks about what motivated him to join the greatest fighting force on Earth.

The US intelligence tracked Walton down in Northern Nigeria, and the SEAL Team 6 was assigned to the rescue mission.

SOF has been a subject of theories about whether the forces generate the so-called “fog of war” or it ultimately conducts “military statecraft.”

A First Thursday marked an Air Force first; a female captain completed the three-month special tactics officer (STO) apprentice course, aka Combat Control School, and earned her scarlet beret. Unfortunately, SOFREP is not releasing the officer’s name due to operational security concerns. We can, however, note that her background is in cyber operations. Not Without […]

Retired Major General John K. Singlaub, a decorated special operations legend has passed away peacefully at 100.

My Glock 17 is 30 years old now. It is the first and last pistol I ever bought.

Do you think that your mother-in-law cooks a bad turkey? That’s because you haven’t been with the Green Berets in Bolivia!

Pushing a man to his limits and instilling desire while holding to the rigorous standards gave the best results.

Salahuddin Hassan, the leader of multiple militant groups, was affiliated with ISIS and wanted for a series of crimes.

The capture of Sardinia by just four men of the OSS was one of the most spectacular missions of World War II and showcased the Office’s value.