Today, 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 […]
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How US special operators use Artificial Intelligence to get an edge over China
FeaturedArtificial Intelligence is everywhere today. From Amazon’s Alexa to unmanned aerial vehicles to space crafts to health care; Artificial Intelligence enables faster and better decisions if employed properly. The U.S. military and intelligence community have been using this technology for decades now and it’s becoming increasingly more prevalent. With the apparent return of Great Power […]
The three Navy SEAL astronauts you don’t know
Military AffairsThere have been three Navy SEAL astronauts to this day. Captain William Shepherd, Captain Chris Cassidy, and Lieutenant Johnny Kim. In 2020, NASA’s recruitment call for astronauts attracted more than 12,000 applications, making it the second-largest group of applicants in the agency’s history, with the first one being the previous recruitment call in 2017, which […]
How US Navy SEALs aim to use diversity as a secret weapon
FeaturedLast month, Rear Admiral H. Wyman Howard, the commanding officer of Naval Special Warfare Command and a former commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group, also known as SEAL Team 6, testified before Congress about the state of the Navy SEALs and how they are preparing for future threats like those posed by China. Besides […]
Medal of Honor recipients welcome America’s newest Navy SEALs
On DutyA few weeks ago, 30 Sailors graduated from the SEAL Qualification Training course and became the newest members of the SEAL Teams. Theirs was a special graduation as two retired SEALs and Medal of Honor recipients were physically or virtually present as guest speakers. Master Chief (retired) Ed Byers, a former SEAL Team 6 operator, […]
Master Chief of the Navy visits Navy SEALs
On DutyRecently, the Master Chief of the Navy visited the Naval Special Warfare Command in San Diego and explored how the maritime component of the U.S. special operations community can contribute to an evolving battlefield. Master Chief Smith met with the NSW leader and rank and file to discuss leadership and how the SEALs and SWCCs […]
Navy buys more Virginia-class fast-attack submarines
On DutyThe Navy has decided to purchase an additional Virginia-class fast-attack submarine at the cost of $2.2 billion. In 2019, the Navy and General Dynamics Electric Boat signed a $24.1 billion contract for nine Virginia-class fast-attack submarines with the option of an additional vessel if the request was made in the contract’s lifetime. Now, the Navy […]
SEAL Team 6 operator becomes senior enlisted leader for all special operations units in Pacific
Off DutyUS special operations units in the Indo-Pacific have gotten a former SEAL Team 6 operator as their new enlisted boss. The Pentagon chose Command Master Chief (SEAL) David L. Isom as the new command senior enlisted leader for the U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC). Command Master Chief Isom will be replacing Command Master Chief […]
Veteran Spotlight: Anduril’s Ariana Pybus
CareerRecently, Sandboxx News had the opportunity to interview Ariana Pybus, a former US Navy officer and one of the first women to become a submariner, who now works at Anduril, a defense technology company. Ariana’s service and transition from active duty has all the potential to become a blueprint for how to successfully transition from […]
Naval SEAL museum announces plans for special operations K-9 monument
Military AffairsSoon, Navy SEAL and special operations enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a new monument dedicated to the history and actions of the country’s elite K-9s. The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum will be erecting a monument to honor the Special Operations Military Working Dogs (SOMWD) that have fought and sacrificed alongside Navy SEALs. “Military Working […]
