Unit mottos are often a point of pride and inspire esprit de corps in the men and women of a unit. Having pride in your branch is one thing, but having pride in your unit is often more personalized. Not every unit has a motto, but many do. As such, I’ve gathered what I think […]
Force Recon
The rifle setup Force Recon Marines carry into the fight
GearWhen we talk about underappreciated Special Ops troops, we can’t ignore the Marines serving in Force Recon (although they’re technically considered “special operations capable,” rather than a part of SOCOM). They never get the glory or budget they deserve. Force Recon has long been an elite force within the Marine Corps dedicated to deep reconnaissance […]
US and Scandinavian Special Operations: A bulwark against Russian influence
FeaturedSpecial operations units can do more than ram doors and shoot bad guys. A key aspect of US special operations is the ability to work with partners to create a potent deterrence capability and fight off malign foreign influence. Recently, American commandos assigned to Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) conducted a training exercise with Swedish […]
