News

This Medal of Honor recipient crashed his plane on purpose to get to his downed wingman
May 8, 2021 8:37 AM
History
Air Force vet who tried to help Trump build border wall with GoFundMe campaign indicted for tax fraud
May 7, 2021 4:33 PM
News
These stuffed animals have way more flight hours than you
May 7, 2021 4:29 PM
Culture
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a Pentagon pitch meeting for the absurd M26 Shotgun
May 7, 2021 3:45 PM
Mandatory Fun
Retired Army Lt. Col. Allen West embarrasses himself in one-man push-up contest
May 7, 2021 12:44 PM
News
You can now score a Smith & Wesson knife for an insane discount
May 7, 2021 12:02 PM
Gear
A Marine special operator’s fragmented legacy: Blast, impact, trauma, and everything that comes after
May 7, 2021 10:05 AM
Opinion
This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II
May 7, 2021 9:07 AM
Culture
Army puts civilian in charge of criminal investigations in response to glaring issues found in the Fort Hood report
May 6, 2021 3:43 PM
News
Army trainee arrested for allegedly hijacking school bus full of children with a rifle [Updated]
May 6, 2021 11:25 AM
News

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By Apr 21, 2021
News

Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs

"It's one of the best programs I've seen in my 17 years in EOD."
By Apr 18, 2021
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‘Why are you leaving now?’ — A rookie Afghan policeman, a combat veteran, and a shared loss of naivety

“The look of fear on the faces of these local policemen as we left our position is something I will...
By Dec 16, 2020
Opinion

How to build more resilient and innovative US special operations teams

U.S. special operations forces are at a breaking point. Here's how to fix them.
By Nov 19, 2020
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Australian special forces allegedly murdered 39 unarmed prisoners in Afghanistan

Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan, with senior commandos reportedly forcing junior soldiers to...
By Oct 26, 2020
News

British commandos storm oil tanker and foil hijacking in the English Channel

The British Royal Navy Special Boat Service's closest equivalent in the United States is the SEAL Team Six
By Oct 5, 2020
Mandatory Fun

Watch this CV-22 Osprey as it generates propeller vortexes and takes a bow

You may be badass, but are you "kicking up propeller vortexes and saluting onlookers with a bow" badass? This pilot...
By Sep 30, 2020
Opinion

What leaders can do now to strengthen US special operations forces

To build stronger special operations teams, leaders at all levels must identify and enforce priorities, focus on health and resilience,...
By Mar 8, 2019
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Amid multiple murder investigations, Pentagon finds no issues with special ops ethics training

The seven-page report  did not find any, "Gaps in the administration, oversight, or management of ethics programs or professionalism programs."
By Feb 22, 2019
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US special operations forces are getting a first-of-its-kind training facility that can simulate hurricanes

A maritime center with a pool big enough to hold a small ship and simulate hurricane conditions is set to...
By Feb 6, 2019
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Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan

Rep. Seth Moulton was one of several veterans currently serving in Congress who picked apart the president's rationale for leaving...
By Oct 8, 2018
News

Official Says Navy SEALs Testing Positive For Drugs And Other Infractions Are ‘Isolated Incidents’

Editor’s Note: This article by Gina Harkins originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. The Navy Department's second-highest...
By Sep 26, 2018
Reviews

Survivor Guilt, A Booney Hat, And The Things Left Behind By Fallen Friends

Welcome to Gearhead Wednesday, a regular gear review column by Chief Kristin Beck (ret.), a decorated veteran of the Naval Special...
By Jul 23, 2018
Community

Marine Raiders’ Reunion Breathes New Life Into The Corps’ ‘Old Breed’

“People see me at events, or hear that I was combat wounded, and they look at me, and I don’t...
By Jul 23, 2018
News

Watch Afghan Special Forces’ All-Female Platoon Train To Kick Ass And Take Names

Within the special operations ranks of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces is a small, elite unit with a...
By May 10, 2018
News

ISIS Ghouls Tried To Steal Fallen Soldiers’ Bodies In Niger. They Failed

The ISIS bastards who killed four U.S. soldiers in Niger last year were thwarted in an attempt to steal at...
By Apr 12, 2018
News

US And UK Forces Are Teaming Up At Fort Bragg For A Radical New Warfighting Exercise

For the past several weeks, thousands of troops have been waging an invisible war centered around Fort Bragg. And none...
By Mar 5, 2018
News

The Pentagon Says Everyone Who Watches Or Just Mentions A Disturbing Video Is Helping ISIS

The Pentagon is refusing to confirm whether a disturbing video released by the Islamic State actually shows the Oct. 4...
By Mar 1, 2018
News

What We Know About KSSO, The 2,000-Strong Russian ‘Delta Force’ Training For War

Incorporating lessons from Western special operations forces, the Russian military has established its own equivalent of the U.S. Army’s elite 1st Special...
By Sep 22, 2017
Entertainment

NBC’s ‘The Brave’ Is Fun, But It’s Not A Military Drama

After a young American doctor is kidnapped by Islamic extremists near the Syrian capital of Damascus, a crack team of...
By Aug 23, 2017
News

How Many US Troops Are Currently Fighting In Afghanistan? The Pentagon Won’t Say

Unveiling his long-awaited plan for the U.S. military campaign in Afghanistan on Aug. 21, President Donald Trump made an unusual...
By Aug 9, 2017
Reviews

Here’s The Real Story Behind That Much-Hyped ‘Boba Fett’ Special Ops Helmet

At the beginning of August, the civilian world lapped up a titillating piece of military news: Britain’s elite Special Air...
By Aug 8, 2017
News

The US May Be Rushing Into A Messy New Campaign Against ISIS In The Philippines, Report Says

The Department of Defense is currently considering targeted airstrikes against ISIS militants in the Philippines as part of a named...
By Jul 20, 2017
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This Leaked Delta Force Training Video May Be The Best Recruitment Tool We’ve Ever Seen

It may be almost a decade old, but this leaked Delta Force training video is what aspiring ass-kickers walking into...
By Jun 10, 2017
News

US Special Operations Forces Have Opened A New Front In The Campaign Against ISIS: The Philippines

U.S. special operations forces are assisting the Philippine army in its effort to expel ISIS-affiliated militants from the city of Marawi,...
By Jun 9, 2017
News

US Special Operations Forces Are On The Ground Fighting ISIS In Raqqa

When the U.S.-backed coalition marked the anniversary of D-Day by launching its much-anticipated siege against ISIS militants in Raqqa, the...