Older candidates have a lot to offer to their teammates, but they also face a unique set of challenges when going through Selection.
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Breaking down the SERE school myths: How accurate are they?
FeaturedThe myths perpetuated about SERE rival those of Special Forces Selection. But do they have any truth in them or are they completely made up?
How to hike like a special operations Soldier: Get used to your rucksack
FeaturedIf you want to get into Special Operations, you’re going to need to get familiar with your rucksack. This Green Beret will get you started.
Mexican drug cartels are a national security threat, but the US should not use military force against them
Military AffairsMexican cartels kill thousands of Americans through their actions. The U.S. government should respond decisively, but not with its military.
Army brings back its successful “Be All You Can Be” campaign to boost recruiting
RecruitingThe “Be All You Can Be” campaign targets Gen Z audiences with very well-made videos showing the opportunities the Army offers and its history.
Russian aircraft continue to fly over US base in Syria in violation of agreement
On DutyRussian aircraft are violating the 2015 agreement between U.S. and Russia increasing the possibility of an accident, according to a U.S. general.
US airstrikes pound Iranian militia in response to deadly drone attack on US base
On DutyU.S. Army General Michael Kurilla warned that U.S. forces could carry out additional strikes if needed.
Ukrainian special forces are getting one of the world’s best sniper rifles thanks to Estonia
UkraineUkrainian special forces underwent a big modernization and are now very effective against Russia, yet supplying them with equipment is hard.
Russia threatens the International Criminal Court with missile strike after it issues arrests warrant for Putin
On Duty“It is quite possible to imagine the targeted use of a hypersonic ‘Onyx’ [missile] from the North Sea from a Russian ship at the Hague courthouse,” Medvedev said.
The Army starts to field its new armored personnel carrier
Weapon SystemsThe new vehicle is part of the Army’s modernization process and will replace the older M113 armored personnel carrier.
