SOCOM: The Best Result of America’s Worst Special Ops Fail
When a disastrous special operations mission killed eight troops, the US formed SOCOM to ensure it wouldn’t happen again.
Randall Stevens
Special Operations
How Tragedy Motivated Jonny Kim to Become a SEAL, a Doctor, and an Astronaut
At 16, Jonny Kim barely survived a violent confrontation with his father, which set him on an extraordinary journey toward realizing his full potential.
‘The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday’ — The Legendary Navy SEALs
Since Vietnam, US Navy SEALs have conducted some of the highest-profile operations in history, battling against insurgents, terrorists, and even pirates.
Why Do Navy SEALs Like Converse All Stars?
Navy SEALs have been wearing Converse All Stars for maritime operations since the Vietnam War. Here’s why.
Why You Should Never Ask an Air Force PJ To Show You His Tattoo
50 years ago, a young pararescueman stumbled into a tattoo parlor in Thailand, dropped his pants, and started a tradition that is carried on to this day.
Sua Sponte: The Fighting Spirit of the 75th Ranger Regiment
The history of the 75th Ranger Regiment predates even the United States itself. Today, the special operations unit remains the Army’s premier raid force.
Mac Caltrider
Navy SEALS Training Plagued by Massive Problems, According To Investigation
Medical oversight and care were “poorly organized, poorly integrated and poorly led and put candidates at significant risk,” the nearly 200-page report compiled by the Naval Education and Training Command concluded.
Special Ops Community Transforming to Meet Current, Future Challenges
The Special Operations community is making progress in its transformation to focus more on the challenges of China and Russia while maintaining the expertise to mount counterterrorism operations worldwide.
Four US Commandos and Military Working Dog Injured in Syria Raid
Four US special operators and a military working dog were hurt on a raid that killed an ISIS leader in northern Syria.
Delta Force Legend Gary Harrell Dies in Tennessee
US Army Maj. Gen. Gary Harrell, the legendary Delta Force leader, has died.