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US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Flying Over Base In Southern Syria: Will The US Retaliate?

By SOFREP | January 4, 2022 Army, Aviation, Coalition SOF, Editorial, Middle East, Military, News + Intel, Robotics, SOF, Technology, US Politics, Weapons

The U.S. military intercepted and shot down a small drone that was believed to be threatening a U.S. base in southern Syria Tuesday, just weeks after the same base was attacked by drones and rocket fire. It is believed to have been launched by Iranian proxy militias in the region.  Capt. Bill Urban, the spokesman More »

The US Still Has a Lot of Tools to Use in Afghanistan According to the Top Special Operations Officer

By SOFREP | November 25, 2021 Afghanistan, Special Operations, US SOCOM

Following the chaotic withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan in August, the Taliban took over, but the terrorists of al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (ISIS) remain. Although the Taliban steadfastly denied that al-Qaeda was in the country, that statement was not taken seriously. The Taliban and al-Qaeda always had a good relationship.  ISIS is More »

Book Review – “Murphy’s Law” And the Truth Will Set You Free

By Steve Balestrieri | June 5, 2019 Army, Book review, Heroes of U.S. Special Operations, History, Opinion, SOF, SpecOps, US SOCOM

I always balk at when someone I know writes something and I’m asked to give an opinion on it. As my circle of friends has grown smaller, I have erred on the side of caution, not wanting to hurt any of my friends’ feelings. Jack Murphy has never had that problem. Jack has been on More »

French Commandos Free Four Hostages From Terrorist, Two Soldiers Killed

By Steve Balestrieri | May 13, 2019 Air Force, Air Power, Army, Coalition SOF, France, History, Navy, SOF, SOFREP News, SpecOps, Terrorism

An American citizen was among the four hostages that were freed from terrorists during a daring French Special Operations Forces (SOF) operation in Western Africa. French commandos took down the location in Burkina Faso which was considered a terrorist camp. Two decorated French commandos were killed in the operation which took place in the early More »

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 1

By Steve Balestrieri | April 21, 2019 Fitness, Physical Fitness, Preparing for Selection, Rucking, SOF, SpecOps, UBRR Prep, US SOCOM

Happy Easter to everyone. Time for our Sunday morning ruck march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. Today would a great time to wear your second pair of boots for the More »

MARSOC Needs To Stay, Says Next Marine Corps Commandant

By Steve Balestrieri | April 11, 2019 Coalition SOF, History, SOF, SOFREP News, SpecOps, US SOCOM, USMC

Just a couple of months ago, the Marine Corps’ Special Operations Command (MARSOC) celebrated its 13th anniversary. Then a think tank pushed an idea that the Marines would be better off, disestablishing the Marine SOF and return to their roots which is their forced amphibious capability. But now the next commandant of the Marine Corps More »

Three U.S. Marines Killed in IED Suicide Bombing Identified

By Steve Balestrieri | April 10, 2019 Coalition SOF, History, SOFREP News, USMC, Weapons

On Monday, a suicide bomber set off an IED that killed three U.S. Marines and wounded several others. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. Those Marines killed in the attack have now been identified. The Taliban suicide bombing of the U.S. convoy just outside of Bagram airbase killed Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman, 43, of More »

The US to Label Iran Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Organization

By Steve Balestrieri | April 8, 2019 Coalition SOF, History, SOF, SOFREP News, SpecOps, Terrorism

Iran Threatens Tit-for-Tat In a slightly surprising move, the United States is for the first time labeling the military of a foreign power as a terrorist organization. Possibly as early as today, the U.S. State Department may label Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. While the U.S. has frequently stated that Iran More »

With ISIS Routed in Syria, Assad Is the Big Winner in the Civil War

By Steve Balestrieri | April 4, 2019 Coalition SOF, History, Opinion, SOF, SOFREP News, SpecOps, US SOCOM

Opinion: The US-led coalition which supported the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) have routed the Islamic State’s (ISIS) fighters out of Baghouz which was the last bastion of their self-proclaimed “caliphate” in Syria and Iraq. And while the SDF, supported by U.S. airstrikes continues to pound the remnants of the ISIS fighters in the tunnels and More »

Collusion? Navy Trying to Tie Gallagher Court-Martial To SEAL Team 6

By Steve Balestrieri | March 29, 2019 Coalition SOF, History, Navy, Sea Power, SOF, SOFREP News, SpecOps, US SOCOM

The on-going court-martial of U.S. Navy SEAL Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher for killing an unarmed, wounded prisoner has taken a turn into uncharted waters. Gallagher, a very decorated SEAL with multiple deployments under his belt, is charged with stabbing to death a wounded prisoner from the Islamic State and then filming a More »

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