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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.
Report: Veteran Who Killed Commander Long Showed Signs of Instability
Tech. Sgt. Steven Bellino shot and killed 39-year-old Lt. Col. William Schroeder and then himself in April 2016.
New SOCOM Chief Pledges to Crack Down on Operator Misconduct
Army Gen. Richard Clarke, the new head of Special Operations Command, pledged to root out misconduct in the ranks.
Homecoming for Fallen Fort Carson Soldier Brings Ceremony, Silence, Tears
Comrades from the 10th Special Forces Group stood at attention while his coffin was moved to a hearse at Peterson AFB.
'The Night Is Ours:' Inside the Elite World of Coast Guard Ship-Boarding Teams
The Coast Guard's assault teams are the "subject matter experts" in ship boardings.
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USSOCOM receives, reviews, coordinates and prioritizes all DoD plans that support the global campaign against terror.
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HALO jumps are used to enter hostile territory undetected when threats to both Airmen and aircraft are expected.
Special Forces was established as a basic branch of the Army on April 9, 1987.
Coalition Forces conduct an air strike on a Daesh sniper location in Syria.
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