The program “is part of the overarching effort of the Navy to size, shape, and stabilize the force,” the Navy’s chief personnel officer said.
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Super shorties – The Top 5 short carbines
GearShort carbines are the chosen weapon of most special operations forces when close combat is the mission of the day.
American commandos and Greek Navy SEALs train in the Mediterranean
On DutyIn January, American commandos and Greek Navy SEALs trained together in a variety of complex special operations mission sets. A US Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) element and Greek SEALs from Greece and Cyprus honed their Over-the-Beach, Maritime Direct Action and Interdiction, and Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) skills. This training event was just […]
Special operators in Europe are at the tip of American diplomacy
Military AffairsRecently, special operators from Naval Special Warfare and Air Force Special Warfare units assigned to the Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) conducted interoperability training with the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, an expeditionary sea base, in the Mediterranean. CV-22 helicopters from the 352nd Special Operations Wing and two combat craft assault (CCA) boats operated by Special […]
Army Special Forces and Navy Special Operations light it up together
FeaturedRecently, an Army Special Forces team trained with the Navy’s Special Boat Teams off the California coast, showcasing the spirit of interoperability that is so crucial to mission success. A Combat Diver Green Beret team from the 10th Special Forces Group represented the Army, while a Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) detachment represented the Navy […]
Navy SEAL combat medics: A lifeline under fire
FeaturedNaval Special Warfare medics are the lifeline of the Navy SEAL and SWCC frontline units. At this level, to be with the best, a medic has to be the best. The importance of medics in the Navy SEAL community is more pronounced due to the nature of the job. Special operations teams often operate independently […]
Navy SEALs aim to incorporate AI into future ops
On DutyAs the U.S. military is stepping away from the counterinsurgencies of the past and into the near-peer threats of the future, it must continuously evolve to stay ahead in the technological race. The Navy SEAL Teams, being at the tip of the spear alongside with the rest of America’s Special Operations units, have been following […]
