The Only Physical Link Between Crimea and Russia In 2014 Vladimir Putin’s government illegally annexed Crimea as part of Russia. By 2018 he had built the longest bridge in Europe to physically connect the two land masses. This was a solid symbol of Russian domination. A $3.7 billion USD symbol. To make matters even clearer, More »
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Watch Ukrainian Special Forces Destroy A Key Bridge in Donetsk
For those of you keeping track, today, Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, marks the 182nd day of the war in Ukraine. Almost half a year. Those of you of a particular generation may remember watching the nightly news (we only had three networks then) when the anchorman would say every day in a serious voice, “Today marks More »
SOF Theory: Multi-Domain Operational Design and Approach is the Future
Members of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) are entrusted with various operations, including but not limited to frontline combat and terrorist operations, the liberation of hostages, provision of humanitarian assistance, and much more. But should traditional, straight-forward force be the core of SOF? The United States Special Operations Command (USSCOM), with its head office located at More »
Gary Beikirch, Green Beret, Medal of Honor, Dies of Cancer at 74
Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch has died. He was 74 years old. His daughter Stephanie announced Beikirch died shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The Special Operations community has lost two of its heroes over the Christmas weekend. SEAL Team Six’s first commander Richard ‘Dick’ More »
US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Flying Over Base In Southern Syria: Will The US Retaliate?
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 »
“Operation Greif” German Special Operation During the Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge began on December 16, 1944, when two Panzer armies, comprising most of the German armored reserve, crashed into a lightly defended sector of the American lines in the Ardennes Forest. The overly ambitious plan by Adolf Hitler was to split the American and British armies in two and race to More »
Army-Navy Game 2021, Keys to the Game And Key Matchups
The college football season can’t begin the bowl season and playoff without first the traditional Army-Navy game. This year is set for December 11 and will be held at MetLife Stadium with a CBS broadcast starting at 3 p.m. eastern time. One of the oldest rivalries in college football, the two service academies will meet More »
A Very Crazy Special Forces Thanksgiving in Bolivia
During Thanksgiving, we all give thanks for spending time with our families, friends, and loved ones. We enjoy food, football, and spend time reminiscing. Early this Thanksgiving morning, I spent some time reading some excellent posts on Thanksgiving experiences and what the holiday means. We had a conversation at our home over morning coffee sitting More »
The US Still Has a Lot of Tools to Use in Afghanistan According to the Top Special Operations Officer
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 »
US Green Berets Raid Son Tay Prison and Make History
By mid-November 1970, there were 450 known American POWs in Vietnam, and more than double that amount reported as missing in action. Reports were surfacing of brutal conditions, torture, and starvation of American POWs. Operation Ivory Coast was a daring rescue mission conducted by U.S. Army Green Berets, flown in by Air Force Commandos, to More »
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