The Christmas Truce of 1914 put a global conflict on pause
In late December 1914, amid the fierce fighting of WWI, a series of unprecedented and unofficial truces took place in recognition of Christmas.
How an American soldier earned the Medal of Honor in a POW camp
Versace was a man of strong faith and for some time had been contemplating donning the cloth and becoming a Catholic priest.
US military experiments with lasers as efficient solutions to counter drones
The U.S. military is considering and experimenting with direct energy weapons as counter-drone tools.
Virtual reality has a place in the future of military training
Training soldiers through virtual reality may be lot closer than you think.
Delta man’s showdown with a bully at Wendy’s
Ricardo was one of Delta Force’s hardest empty-handed fighters.
Attack on FOB 4: The worst day in US Army Special Forces history
Located on the north side of Marble Mountain, FOB 4 was a staging point for many top-secret cross-border operations.
How pagers became a status symbol for Delta Force operators
The first experience I had with the magnificent device was in the Army’s Combat Diver School in Key West, FL.
The special operations helicopters of the Vietnam War
It was in a secret conflict during Vietnam that commandos and helicopters showed their potential.
Curious adventures at Amsterdam airport with the Delta Force
There are several elements that are sure to raise a red flag in most airports.
Being taken into secondary airport security interrogation while in a spec ops unit
Secondary is a thing to dread and should be taken seriously or it can be a source of pure hardship for you.
Can Anduril’s EagleEye become the new face of warfare?
In September, the Army awarded Anduril a $159 million contract to prototype EagleEye.
SOCOM selects small American company for its CAR rifle
The Mk 1 rifle is the culmination of numerous small advancements on the AR platform that drive the weapon forward.
This elite US special operations unit required an oath of secrecy to join
During the eight years the unit was operational, MACV-SOG commandos received 12 Congressional Medals of Honor.
A MACV-SOG Thanksgiving: When six commandos took on 30,000 enemy troops
As families in America were enjoying their Thanksgiving, six commandos were fighting for very lives against 30,000 North Vietnamese.
Having the worst Thanksgiving Day ever while trying to evade enemy forces in special operations school
“Boots, boots… There’s no discharge in the war…”
What happens when military technology outpaces infantry tactics?
When military technology outpaces infantry tactics, you pay for it in blood.
That time Delta Force blew up a science teacher’s desk with a flashbang
“I feel a little advance demolitions trial is in order today.”
Cabanatuan Raid: The largest rescue in American history
Allied commanders realize that Allied POWs in several other camps in the region faced imminent execution. They decide to rescue them.
Green Berets in Korea: A firsthand account of Special Forces life
“Korea – yeah – don’t get me started! My Green Beret A-Team went there a few times a year pretty much to suffer.”
Army receives rifles with new LICC cartridge, but their purpose is unknown
The LICC might not meet the M7’s goals, but seems to be the better rifle for general infantry use.
What happened when four Delta Force men entered a bar of Russian sailors in Norway
“Our entrance into the pub was followed by the – presumed – pub owner locking the door behind us.”
Super Tomcat: The 21st century F-14 that would still be flying today
The effort to modernize the F-14 began under the moniker “ST21,” which, appropriately enough, stood for “Super Tomcat for the 21st Century.”
Were there rivalries in the Delta Force ranks?
There was no place in the Unit for petty rivalries, rubs, or beefs.
Ken Burns’ new documentary focuses on George Washington as genius military talent scout and motivator
In Burns’s upcoming six-part, 12-hour documentary, Washington the general and the statesman is unabashedly the main character.
How Charles Lindbergh helped American pilots fight the Japanese in WWII
Charles Lindbergh was invited to embed with America’s 475th Fighter Group to help the pilots solve a particular problem.