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USSOCOM receives, reviews, coordinates and prioritizes all DoD plans that support the global campaign against terror.
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December Trial for Former Green Beret Accused of Killing Bomb-Maker
A former U.S. Army commando will face a trial in December on allegations that he murdered a bomb-maker in Afghanistan.
Former Ranger Ryan McCarthy Hopes to Lead Army Through Human Connection
For nearly two years, Ryan McCarthy has built a reputation as one of the most visible figures in the Army.
Former Army Ranger Announces Bid for New Hampshire Senate Seat
Bryant "Corky" Messner, of Wolfeboro, announced his campaign in an online video Wednesday.
First Female Airman Earns Army Ranger Tab
First Lt. Chelsey Hibsch became the first female airman to earn the coveted Ranger tab on Aug. 30.
Special Forces Team Mechanic Killed in Niger Awarded Silver Star
Sgt. La David Johnson is credited with displaying gallantry in action and killing several enemy fighters.
SOCOM Must Make These Changes as it Reviews Ethics Problems, Operators and Experts Say
The review is scheduled to run until the fall and will draw on sources from both inside and outside the command.
1st Enlisted Woman to Attempt Air Force Special Recon Training Dropped from Program
The first enlisted woman to attempt the Air Force's special operations weather career field has not been selected to proceed.
Family of Green Beret Killed in Niger Ambush Receives His Silver Star
Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright's family accepted the nation's third-highest award for valor at a ceremony in Santa Claus, Georgia.
Special Forces Unit Member Killed in Niger Ambush Honored for Bravery
The Army recently awarded Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson with a posthumous Bronze Star with Valor device.
Investigation to Look into Possibility That Marine Was Killed in Iraq by Friendly Fire
U.S. officials stressed that the investigation will look into all possible causes of death, not just friendly fire.
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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
Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK).
371st Special Operations Combat Training Squadron training on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
In use by Special Forces around the world, Stalker XE is a small, silent, Unmanned Aerial System.
Their motto is "Night Stalkers Don’t Quit" and it is deeply-rooted in their culture.
French special forces were able to free four hostages in the West African nation of Burkina Faso.
Guns and Gear
- Marines Get New Tool for Delivering Deadly 'Call for Fire' Missions
- Air Force Pursuing Heated Boots to Protect Downed Pilots in Extreme Cold
- Modular Handgun System Missteps Raised in SecAF Confirmation Hearing
- This Tactical Tablet Will Help Marines Cut Through Fog of War
- Israeli Gunmaker Unveils Multi-Caliber Special Ops Rifle in .300 BLK/5.56mm
- Marine Corps in Final Phase of Selecting an Intense Cold Weather Boot
- Sig Sauer Offers First Look at Weapons that Could Replace Army's M4 Carbine and M249
- Army Picks Gunmakers for Next Test Phase of Future Infantry Weapons
- These Tactical Glasses Could Give Marine Grunts an F-35 Pilot's View of the Battlefield
- Army Wants to Replace Rifle Combat Optic with New Variable-Power Sight