Carlson’s Long Patrol was a major event in the history of the Marine Raiders and special operations units.
Marine Recon
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.
Every Marine is a rifleman—and now with a suppressor
On DutyStarting in December, the Marine Corps began issuing thousands of rifle suppressors to its infantry, reconnaissance, and special operations units. In total, by 2023, the Marine Corps will issue approximately 30,000 suppressors made by the Knight’s Armament Company for its M4 and M4A1 rifles and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles, all of which are chambered with […]
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 […]
