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Special Operations Forces are involved in a variety of missions. Find out the recent happenings in the Special Forces community ranging from combat operations news to leadership and policy information.

320th Special Tactics Squadron on mission in Australia

Profile: 353rd Special Operations Group

Pararescueman is hoisted up to a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk.

24th Special Tactics Squadron

Green Berets in 10th Special Forces Group Airborne

Profile: 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

4th Military Information Support Group (Airborne) watches unveiling of flag at Fort Bragg.

4th Military Information Support Operations Group

Maritime Raid Force

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Special Operations Forces are involved in various types of missions ranging from combat and counterterrorism operations to hostage rescue and humanitarian aid.

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New U.S. Special Operations Command commander takes over

Special Operations Command (SOCOM): Overview

USSOCOM receives, reviews, coordinates and prioritizes all Defense Department plans that support the global campaign against...

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Find the latest news and information on U.S. Special Operations including top stories, technology, policies, leadership and more

Ryan Gosling's Special Ops Thriller 'The Gray Man' Set for Sequel and Spin-Off at Netflix

Based on the series of bestselling novels by Mark Greaney, "The Gray Man" series follows Court Gentry (aka "Six"), a lethal...

Operation Acid Gambit depicted by artist James Dietz. A framed painting was auctioned off by the Silent Warrior Foundation during the annual Whiskey and War Stories event. To see more visit JamesDietz.com. (James Dietz)

Operation Acid Gambit: How Army Special Forces Rescued an American Hostage in Noriega's Panama

The Delta team that executed Operation Acid Gambit had to deal with more than just Manuel Noriega's troops.

A poster depicting Operation Acid Gambit from the Silent Warrior Foundation's 2022 "Whiskey and War Stories." The event featured a conversation with former Noriega hostage Kurt Muse and the Special Forces soldiers who rescued him in December 1989. (Courtesy of the Silent Warrior Foundation)

How an American Living in Panama Began the Ouster of Dictator Manuel Noriega

Gen. Noriega promised that the first bullet fired in a war between the United States and Panama would be the one that killed...

The Amazing Story of How 'The Terminal List' Made the Jump from Page to Screen

The show has become Prime Video's #1 show since it was released on July 1, and it seems inevitable that Amazon will order a...

How to Prepare for Your Most Important Fitness Test During the Three Days Before Selection

The fitness test required to enter a special program or special operations selection course is typically a make-or-break...

U.S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in BUD/S training.

'My Son Was Tortured': Mom of SEAL Candidate Who Died Hours After Completing 'Hell Week' Speaks Out

According to officials at BUD/S, the Navy is nearing completion of a formal investigation into Kyle Mullen's death.

U.S. Marines train with rubber raiding craft aboard USS Georgia.

Missile Sub Drills Show How Special Operators Would Get to the Front Line in a Fight Against China

The main benefit of using submarines for exfiltration and infiltration of special-operations forces is the difficulty of...

U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 10th Special Forces Group prepares Albanian Special Forces soldiers

US Special Operators Are Picking Up a Softer Skill as They Refocus on Countering China

As the US military's focus on competition with China grows, the US special-operations community is investing in a softer...

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is shown as a lieutenant, junior grade, in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

This Famous Actor's Secret WWII Program Became a Precursor to the Navy SEALs

While Douglas Fairbanks Jr. appeared in about 100 movies, his role in creating the Beach Jumpers was likely the most...

The Terminal List Chris Pratt Taylor Kitsch

'The Terminal List' Trailer Reveals That Chris Pratt Is on a Mission

The producers have managed to put together a trailer that hints at the story of the show without giving away dozens of plot...

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