The myths perpetuated about SERE rival those of Special Forces Selection. But do they have any truth in them or are they completely made up?
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The US and Taiwan agreed to increase their military cooperation
On DutyThe Pentagon called the U.S. commitment to Taiwan “rock solid” and a contributor “to the maintenance of peace and stability” in the region.
Colonel Paris Davis will finally be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Vietnam
On Duty“I often think of those fateful 19 hours on June 18, 1965, and what our team did to make sure we left no man behind on that battlefield,” Davis said.
The newest special operations MH-47G helicopter is a great tool for America’s elite warriors
Special OpsOn a recent trip, Sandboxx News and Stu Bradin, the head of the Global SOF Foundation, visited the 7th Special Forces Group (this author’s and Bradin’s old unit) at Camp Bull Simons and while there we got to get inside the newest special operations helicopter, the improved MH-47G Chinook. Special Forces teams were conducting training […]
America and its allies continue to chip away at ISIS with latest raids
On DutyAlthough the terrorist organization has lost its territory, it continues to be a threat to the U.S. and its allies.
American special operators will soon add a new handheld missile to their arsenal
Special OpsROC-X will make U.S. special operations teams more lethal and survivable, according to its manufacturer.
US Special Operation Forces and SDF partners capture more ISIS terrorists in Syria
Military Affairs“This operation reaffirms CENTCOM’s steadfast commitment to the region and the enduring defeat of ISIS,” Colonel Joe Buccino said.
Al-Shabaab requests negotiations while US renews military aid to Somalia
On DutyThe military aid has already made its way to the Danab Special Forces Brigade which is leading Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab.
Seven continents, seven days, seven jumps: Special operations veterans going for skydiving record
On DutyThe Triple 7 team is trying to beat the previous world record to support the families of fallen service members and first responders.
The US has failed at irregular warfare. This must stop
FeaturedWe mustn’t repeat the boom-and-bust cycle that has left the U.S. underprepared for irregular warfare in both larger- and smaller-scale conflicts.
