This article by Steve Balestrieri originally appeared on SOFREP The U.S. Senate approved today a bipartisan bill (H.R. 8276) introduced by U.S. Representatives Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla), Dan Crenshaw (R-Tex), and Michael Waltz (R-Fla) authorizing the President of the United States to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe […]
The most prolific pilot in the Vietnam War probably didn’t actually exist
HistoryThis article by Alex Hollings originally appeared on SOFREP When recounting the stories of Vietnam, we have a tendency to focus on the experiences of the ground troops, fighting their way through unforgiving jungles — but the fighting going on above their heads was also surprisingly hard on American forces. While the air conflict should have been one-sided (or so it […]
U.S. Army special forces ‘Green Berets’ | The complete guide
CareerThis article was originally published by SOFREP. U.S. Army Special Forces, affectionately referred to as the “Green Berets,” are one of America’s most elite and capable special operations units. They have been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism, but their operational relevancy goes back for decades. Special Forces have a plethora of mission […]
Getting to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle
HistoryThis article by Alex Hollings was originally published by SOFREP. When I was a kid, blessed with my ignorance of geopolitics and the looming rise of terrorism, I was aware of only a few legitimate threats to my safety and well-being. Rocky, I was aware, had already successfully defused the Cold War through the art […]
3 pieces of military tech from ‘The Mandalorian’ that we’re already working on
LifestyleThis article by Alex Hollings was originally published by SOFREP. It’s now safe to say that Disney+ has a bonafide hit on its hands with their new Star Wars series, “The Mandalorian,” and it’s pretty easy to see why. The gritty worlds depicted in the series are ripe with believable characters, well shot and choreographed […]
What does it actually mean when we say ‘5th generation’ fighter?
Military AffairsThis article by Alex Hollings was originally published by SOFREP When it comes to fighter jets, the modern world is currently amid a transition. The combat-proven fighters we’ve grown to know and love over the years are reaching the ends of their operational lifespans, and while update programs are underway for many of them, technological […]
The Soviet “Dome of Light” Cold War weapon mystery
HistoryThis article by Alex Hollings originally appeared on SOFREP Back in 1988, the Cold War was not quite as pressing a concern as it had been in years past. Mikhail Gorbachev had already begun his Glasnost initiative to open the nation up both internally and externally, and in the minds of many historians, the gears […]
America had a secret Space Force in the 1980s
FeaturedThis article by Alex Hollings originally appeared on SOFREP Last year, President Trump made headlines the world over with the announcement of a proposed space-specific branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. While the administration and logistics of such an endeavor remain the subject of debate, the fact that the United States has a vested interest […]
The secret military past of famous hijacker D.B. Cooper
FeaturedThis article by Alex Hollings originally appeared on SOFREP On the day before Thanksgiving, November 24, 1971, an appropriately well-dressed man who was around six feet tall and thought to be in his mid-40s bought a $20 airplane ticket for Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305. The name he provided when he purchased the ticket was Dan Cooper, […]
Delta Force and Hollywood: An uneasy partnership
FeaturedThis article by Alex Hollings originally appeared on SOFREP There are distinct differences between SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force that are worthy of exploration, but in the minds of the American public, only one of these elite war fighting units is the most popular. They draw more headlines, sell more books, and use more hair gel […]
