Hegseth backs special ops chief's 'combat decisions' in deadly Caribbean strike ahead of classified briefing

Pete Hegseth defends military commander as Congress prepares for classified briefing on Sept. 2 Caribbean strike that killed ...
Smithsonian Magazine

After a Tragedy in 2002, Special Forces Soldiers Learned That Armed Drones Are a Combat Necessity

The Battle of Takur Ghar began three days into Operation Anaconda—an attempt by thousands of U.S. and allied troops to ...

After Decades in Combat, a SEAL Suddenly Comes Under Scrutiny

Adm. Frank M. Bradley will soon face questions from lawmakers, as Republicans and Democrats express concerns about a Sept. 2 ...
Task & Purpose

Watchdog finds high rate of serious accidents, lack of oversight, in special operations training

Special operations forces deploy around the world in high-risk missions. And the troops that fall under Special Operations Command experience a high rate of serious and sometimes deadly accidents ...
Military Times on MSN

TBI research neglects special operations forces, report says

There is limited research on traumatic brain injury among SOF, although the community faces a higher risk of TBI, according ...
usace.army.mil

The Army Combatives Program: An Underutilized Tool for Commanders

Combatives training is a valuable tool for U.S. Army commanders because it improves unit cohesion and lethality. I believe hand-to-hand combat will also prove consequential in future armed conflict.
The National Interest on MSN

Air Force Unveils New Drone Swarm for Special Ops

The ALTIIUS 600 has been part of the Air Force Special Operations Command’s (AFSOC) Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E). The ...
We Are The Mighty on MSN

The new special operations rifle takes the classic M4 to the next level

During the Global War on Terror, the M4 platform continued to evolve, with newer upper receivers such as the Daniel Defense Block II and the Geissele URG-I. Despite the Army’s adoption of the M7 rifle ...