The use of mines in conflict zones poses significant dangers, threatening the safety and well-being of civilians and soldiers alike. Sadly, examples from the Azerbaijan-Armenian War underscore the severity of the associated risks, highlighting the pressing need for increased international efforts to… [Read more…]
The use of mines in conflict zones poses significant dangers, threatening the safety and well-being of civilians and soldiers alike. Sadly, examples from the Azerbaijan-Armenian War underscore the severity of the associated risks, highlighting the pressing need for increased international efforts to address this issue globally. Both countries employed these devices in their … [Read more…]
The conversations in Warsaw, Berlin, and Prague have shifted. Where once European military and government officials spoke with confidence about American commitment to European security, there is now a palpable sense of uncertainty and self-reliance. The war in Ukraine has served as a stark wake-up call, revealing that European allies increasingly view themselves as the primary … [Read more…]
You don’t bring a knife to a gunfight, and you sure as hell don’t roll up soft when it’s Putin on the other end pulling the trigger. Yet that’s exactly what America and Europe have been doing—dragging their feet, wringing their hands like a suburban HOA board deciding on a new mailbox color. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s out there bleeding and fighting like modern-day Spartans … [Read more…]
It's the middle of Summer, and anyone going through a Selection course right now has to dig in extra deep and question why they want a shot at becoming members in the best fraternity in the world. The US military has embraced Special Operations Forces after many decades of hating on “elite units,” and the services have a unified command structure to ensure they all work well … [Read more…]
After more than two decades of war, U.S. Special Operations Forces are still at the tip of the spear, leading the fight in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, and countless other places every day. Despite this, young people still flock to Special Operations units in each branch to attempt a selection course to get into one of them. Unlike their conventional brethren, who, after … [Read more…]
Be Prepared There have been 57 earthquakes (globally) of 6.0 or greater magnitude since the beginning of the year (and many smaller ones). We are on our third named storm so far this hurricane season, and over a hundred people have recently perished as a result of flash floods in central Texas. There have also been numerous wildfires, and cyber hacking is at an all-time … [Read more…]
“…Someone had blundered. Theirs not to make reply. Theirs not to reason why. Theirs but to do and die…” — Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Charge of the Light Brigade August 30, this year, will mark the fourth anniversary of the ignominious U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. It is important to understand the truth of it. Few things in life are more certain than America … [Read more…]
It was late in the day on August 21, 2015. The high-speed train sped through the French countryside on its way to Paris. A man slipped out of the bathroom to make his way back into the crowded passenger car. His mission was simple: kill as many people as possible. He was well-equipped to deliver on that promise. With an AKM assault rifle slung over one shoulder and plenty of … [Read more…]
You can smell it—the stale stench of bureaucracy, burnt money, and battlefield fatigue. Ukraine’s war isn’t just a clash of ideologies and artillery—it’s become a three-ring circus of corruption, political rot, and the same financial war machine that milked America dry in Afghanistan. I spoke with a Ukrainian who explained that most of the front-line soldiers still … [Read more…]
This week’s SOFREP NewsFlash pulls no punches. Brandon Webb, our editor-in-chief and former Navy SEAL, breaks down how the global power game is shifting fast in 2025. Trump’s talking to Putin—and not just posturing. There’s real movement behind the curtain to wrap the war in Ukraine, and our prediction that it’d end before year’s end is looking sharper by the … [Read more…]
I started watching the show “Gold Rush,” from the Discovery Network, about the guys who go into Alaska to mine for gold. Aside from making me want to go stake a claim and start mining myself, it reminded me of a very important aspect that any member of a military combat unit could relate to, especially a member of SOF. Filtering the Force: Why SOF Wants You to Quit The … [Read more…]
Too Many Wives How many wives is too many? All but the most sporting of men might say that sometimes one is too many. How many wives can a man truly love and really take care of? How many children can he truly love and care for? If you live in the U.S., the culture and legislation strongly suggest the answer to the question of the number of wives is, and shall remain, one at a … [Read more…]
