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Army to Promote Hundreds of PSYOP Soldiers at Fort Bragg
The 1st Special Forces Command will promote 300 psychological operations sergeants at a record-breaking promotion ceremony
Trump Pardoning Troops Could Bring Military Discipline Problems, Experts Say
If the commander in chief gives a pass to troops who've been accused of war crimes, experts warn it could disrupt discipline.
Defense Seeks Pause in Navy SEAL Case While Probing Spying
Lawyers for Lt. Jacob Portier also asked a judge to hold a public hearing into the intrusion and the extent of its impact.
Decorated Vietnam Veteran Seeks Citizenship as End of Life Draws Near
Having immigrated to the U.S. when he was 2, Werner Trei considered himself an American and saw military service as his duty.
Woman Makes Sure Decorated WWII Marine Gets Hero's Farewell
A decorated WWII veteran who died this month with no living relatives is being honored by strangers around the world.
Army Astronaut Set to Blast Off on Moon Landing's 50th Anniversary
An Army Special Forces surgeon is getting ready to blast off into space on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing.
MARSOC Identifies Marine Killed in MRZR Vehicle Accident
The Marine Corps has identified the Raider killed in a accident in California over the weekend as Staff Sgt. Joshua Braica.
Once Again, Conventional Army Teams Snag Top Spots at Best Ranger Competition
Two captains from the Army's 101st Airborne Division have earned first place in this year's Best Ranger Competition.
Next Marine Commandant Defends MARSOC After Call to Disband It
Lt. Gen. David Berger told lawmakers this week that Marine Raiders are vital to U.S. Special Operations Command.
SOCOM Commander: Special Ops Needs Light Attack Aircraft
The new commander of SOCOM wants light attack aircraft to back his forces on the ground.
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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
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.
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- Army Medical Researchers Want Head-Up Displays for Combat Medics
- Soldiers and Marines Test the Army's Newest Night-Vision Goggles
- Air Force OKs Unit Patch Sleeve Swap on New OCP Uniform
- Air Force Experimenting with Two-Piece Flight Suits for Pilots, Aircrew
- Airmen Face Challenges Buying New OCP Uniforms
- Crisis Averted: No Rifle Optic Shortage for Recruits at Boot Camp, Marines Say
- Marines Face Shortage of Rifle Optics for New Recruits at Boot Camp
- Exchange to Airmen: Don't Buy New OCP Uniforms from Unauthorized Dealers
- After Year-Long Delay, Soldiers to Get New Night-Vision Gear
- Army Getting Ready to Choose M249 SAW and M4 Carbine Replacements