In 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 […]
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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 […]
Navy offers huge bonuses for SEAL officers
CareerThe Navy is offering big bonuses for eligible Navy SEAL and Special Warfare support officers. SEAL and Special Warfare support officers who are looking to extend their contract can earn bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $125,000, depending on a few criteria. First, only officers with the 1130 (Unrestricted Line Officer billet requiring Special Warfare […]
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 […]