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?
Intelligence Community
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.
Poland arrests Russian agents intending to sabotage Western arms shipments to Ukraine
On Duty“The suspects conducted intelligence activities against Poland and prepared acts of sabotage at the request of Russian intelligence.”
Russian agent sent to assassinate Ukrainian leaders sentenced to jail
UkraineRussian handlers ordered the agent to assassinate Ukraine’s defense minister, defense intelligence chief, and other public figures.
US Special Operations Command wants to use “deep fakes” as a weapon, but that could create problems
On DutyAfter years of trying to identify and neutralize disinformation, now SOCOM wants to spy on audiences by monitoring internet devices.
The battle for Bakhmut may prove a Pyrrhic victory for Russia
Military AffairsAs casualties mount, a victory in Bakhmut may cost more to Russia’s military than it will be worth.
Why is Russia wasting so many troops to capture Bakhmut?
UkraineIf Russia doesn’t achieve a big breakthrough in the Donbas, then its vaunted winter offensive will peter out without having achieved anything.
US warns China to not send weapons and ammo to Russia
Military AffairsChina has been encouraging both sides to enact a ceasefire on humanitarian grounds while at the same time, strengthening ties with Moscow.
The US continues its drone strikes against al-Shabaab as the terrorist group keeps retreating
On DutyOver 70 towns in Somalia have been liberated from al-Shabaab since last summer.
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.
