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?
Steve Balestrieri
Army brings back its successful “Be All You Can Be” campaign to boost recruiting
RecruitingThe “Be All You Can Be” campaign targets Gen Z audiences with very well-made videos showing the opportunities the Army offers and its history.
US airstrikes pound Iranian militia in response to deadly drone attack on US base
On DutyU.S. Army General Michael Kurilla warned that U.S. forces could carry out additional strikes if needed.
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.
Guerrilla attacks against Russian interests in Belarus are increasing
UkraineMembership in Belarusian guerrilla groups is growing while the government tries to crack them down.
China’s influence is growing exponentially in Latin America
Military AffairsChina in Ecuador Coca Codo Sinclair project
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.
The US and Taiwan agreed to increase their military cooperation
On DutyThe Pentagon called the U.S. commitment to Taiwan “rock solid” and a contributor “to the maintenance of peace and stability” in the region.
The Marine Corps is closing down its Scout Sniper platoons
On DutyThe change has raised concern about the long-term loss of critical capabilities of Marine infantry units.