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Army IDs Green Beret Killed During Free Fall Training Exercise
Master Sgt. Nathan Goodman, 36, died "during a routine military free fall" near Eloy, Arizona, according to a release.
Army Says Soldier Died in Arizona During 'Free Fall' Parachuting Exercise
The death of the soldier, who was not identified, happened near Eloy, Ariz.
Navy SEAL Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar
Chief Special Warfare Operator Tony E. DeDolph also requested a trial by a military jury.
Green Beret Unit Receives 27 Valor Medals After Afghanistan Deployment
A group of Special Forces soldiers earned dozens of prestigious medals during a recent deployment to Afghanistan.
General Denies Request of Green Beret Pardoned by Trump to Regain Special Forces Tab
Following the pardon, Golsteyn's attorney filed paperwork to restore his Special Forces tab and Distinguished Service Cross.
Eddie Gallagher's Attorney Says He'll Sue NY Times, Claiming 'Fake Reporting'
The New York Times published video footage it obtained of several SEALs accusing their leader of war crimes.
Trump Previously Held Private Meetings with Navy SEALs to Discuss Afghanistan War
Months after taking office President Trump took meetings with enlisted U.S. service members who deployed to Afghanistan.
Truck, Purple Heart Stolen from Army Ranger Blown Up in Afghanistan are Recovered
Good news came on Sunday afternoon when a police sergeant called the family to say they'd found the stolen pickup.
Female Army Guardsman Reflects On Historic Graduation from Ranger School
Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Smiley and Sgt. Danielle Farber are the first two National Guard soldiers to earn the Ranger Tab.
Air Force Halts Parachute, Dive and Mountain Training Ops Following Airmen Deaths
AFSOC ordered the suspension earlier to allow officials to inspect associated equipment and review safety procedures.
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Special Operations Spotlight
USSOCOM receives, reviews, coordinates and prioritizes all DoD plans that support the global campaign against terror.
Special Operations Forces Videos
308th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen perform a military freefall from the back of an HC-130P/N Combat King aircraft.
Master Chief Special Warfare Operator (Ret.) Kirby Horrell delivers a Veterans Day message highlighting the SEAL Ethos.
Following a raid on a compound in Syria occupied by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, U.S. special operations forces deploy precision...
This real world footage of the gunning down of two MH-60 Blackhawks in Mogadishu, Somalia happened on this day...
Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK).
Guns and Gear
- Army Picks Ammunition Maker for Its New Sniper Rifle
- This Wearable Device Could Replace Sand Tables for Soldiers
- Sig Sauer Unveils Civilian Version of Army's M18 Modular Handgun System
- Army OKs Brown Fleece Cap with Combat Uniform
- Beards Ashore: Navy's Personnel Boss Says He's Open to Considering Them in Future
- Sig Sauer Ahead of Schedule on Delivering New Handgun to the Army
- Improved Uniforms Coming Soon for Female Security Forces Airmen
- Army's Future Tactical Glasses Will Help Soldiers Tell Friend from Foe
- Army Tests Out Drone that Can Fire Grenades into Enemy Hideouts
- Army Evaluating Advanced Fire Control Optics to Help Non-Infantry Soldiers Shoot Better