U.S. Army General Michael Kurilla warned that U.S. forces could carry out additional strikes if needed.
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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.
This is why Generation Kills remains the best view of modern war
Off DutyGeneration Kill offers the best view of modern warfare. The story is told by a reporter but shows the viewpoint of regular Marines.
The small Special Forces base in al-Tanf, Syria has large implications for regional security
Military AffairsAs tensions in the Middle East spike, al-Tanf’s importance to Washington in preventing Syria from becoming a vassal state increases.
Operation Neptune Spear: Today, 11 years ago, Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden
On DutyToday, eleven years ago, Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden during a covert operation in Pakistan. Operation Neptune Spear avenged the thousands of innocent people who were killed on 9/11. On the early morning hours of May 2, 2011, a hand-picked force of Navy SEALs from Naval Special Warfare Development Group’s (DEVGRU) Red Squadron raided […]
Major General Eldon Bargewell, a special operations legend
HistoryEldon Bargewell knew he would serve in the military from a very young age. With Vietnam War heating up, he enlisted in the Army in 1967 and went straight to Special Forces selection. Once he received his Green Beret, he deployed to Southeast Asia. There, he further volunteered for the elite Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies […]
Shock and Awe: The air war against the Islamic State
Military AffairsRecently, the RAND Corporation released a report on the utility and importance of airpower in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS). The RAND report offers some valuable insight on the benefits of airpower against an extraordinary terrorist organization. By 2015, ISIS had devasted the Iraqi Army and was even threatening Baghdad. With more than […]
US military launches airstrikes against Iranian proxies in Syria
On DutyOn Thursday, U.S. fighter jets attacked several Iranian-affiliated targets in Eastern Syria. The aircraft dropped seven 500lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) on seven different targets. The Department of Defense stated the airstrikes destroyed several facilities at a border control point that Iranian-backed militant groups, including Kata’ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), have […]
Falcon Brigade: How an Army brigade deploys and fights in the midst of a pandemic
On DutyRecently, the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, known as the “Falcon Brigade,” returned from a multi-month deployment to the Middle East amid the Coronavirus pandemic. This deployment showcased the unpredictable nature of military operations and the importance of flexibility and adaptability. A few weeks before they were planned to deploy, the Falcon Brigade’s […]
Waivers clear a path for 4 Soldiers to receive the Medal of Honor
FeaturedAmong the myriads of pages of the 2021 Defense Budget are waivers that clear the path for four service members to receive the Medal of Honor, America’s highest and most prestigious military award. The Pentagon had to get a waiver for the four Soldiers (Colonel Ralph Puckett, Specialist Dwight Birdwell, Sergeant Earl Plumlee, and Sergeant […]
