Tag: Special Operations

Within a few smacks on the roof tack with the bottom edge of the can it burst, completely engulfing his head and face.

The actions of William Doyle contributed to 173 enemies killed and 60 more wounded while saving “countless” partner forces.

The duties of a casualty assistance officer may be hard, but the support they offer to a Gold Star widow is invaluable.

What does the future hold for the Little Bird helicopter, one of the older but most legendary special operation helicopters?

Is “The Tomorrow War” and its unique premise worth your time, or is it just another run-of-the-mill sci-fi affair? Read our review to find out.

So many things could go wrong with Operation Thunderbolt. Yet, it was a success — but the mind behind it had to pay the ultimate prize.

The Somali army has scored more victories against al-Shabaab. But can its streak last without U.S. support?

The military has begun a recruiting campaign aimed at gamers. But should it be focusing on other demographics instead?

On July 4, 1976, while the United States was celebrating its bicentennial, a small group of Israeli Special Operations troops was carrying out one of the most brilliant hostage rescue operations in history.  Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu — the brother of the incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — was the Commander of the […]

Selection for these modern-day Vikings lasts 18 months and is highly competitive. The attrition rate for the Jaeger Corps is 90 percent.

David Marlowe will lead the famous and mythicized directorate at a critical time as the CIA begins to focus on near-peer adversaries.

The Combat Diver Competition is growing more popular each year, but along with its popularity its difficulty also increases.