Good evening—welcome to SOFREP’s Evening Brief for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. From deepening crises in Gaza and Syria to major moves on the global tech and defense fronts, today’s headlines span war zones, courtrooms, and boardrooms. We’re tracking Gaza’s worsening humanitarian emergency,… [Read more…]
Good evening—welcome to SOFREP’s Evening Brief for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. From deepening crises in Gaza and Syria to major moves on the global tech and defense fronts, today’s headlines span war zones, courtrooms, and boardrooms. We’re tracking Gaza’s worsening humanitarian emergency, rare earth deals reshaping US supply chains, and political shake-ups in Ukraine. Let’s get … [Read more…]
The 75th Ranger Regiment is the U.S. Army’s elite light infantry, special operations unit. The Rangers specialize in direct action and counterterrorism, often capturing or killing high-value targets. Additionally, they are trained in airfield seizure, personnel recovery, special reconnaissance, and clandestine operations. The Regiment is assigned to the U.S. Army Special … [Read more…]
Today’s headlines span rising regional tensions and shifting defense strategies. Israel launched strikes in Syria following deadly clashes, while Gaza continues to face high casualties and critical fuel shortages. In the US, a Senate hearing awaits Trump’s UN nominee amid past security concerns, and Fort Rucker receives a new namesake. Ukraine steps up drone attacks in Russia, … [Read more…]
Donald Trump has done the unthinkable—again. I know, I know...that hardly qualifies as news anymore. The man who once bragged he could end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours without firing a shot has now greenlit a fresh shipment of Patriot missiles to the Ukrainians. That’s not a peace plan. That’s a punch in the face—delivered from 45,000 feet at Mach 4.2. So what … [Read more…]
Born August 17, 1981, in the modest outpost of Lake City, California, Clint LaVor Romesha cut his teeth on ranch chores, ice hockey, and a legacy of service. He belonged to a military bloodline: his grandfather stormed Normandy, his father slugged through Vietnam—a lineage that coursed through Romesha like wildfire. The temptations of Mormon missionary life—seminary, early … [Read more…]
If you follow goings on in the military/special operations forces community (and chances are you do if you are reading this), you are probably already aware that Special Forces Master Sergeant Tim Kennedy has publicly apologized for making false claims about certain aspects of his military service. The most notable of these was regarding his being awarded a Bronze Star with … [Read more…]
Every rifle makes a snap when fired, and some rifles make history with the same action. The M24 does both, but mostly the latter. In a world gone mad with high-rate-of-fire platforms and tactical gear that looks better on Instagram than it performs in the field, the M24 bolt-action rifle remains a stoic monument to American marksmanship. The M24 is a purpose-built tool forged … [Read more…]
When the Texas floods hit hard, it wasn’t long before the cavalry rolled in—quite literally. Military boots are on the ground, in the air, and behind the joysticks of high-tech drones, all in a relentless push to find the missing and bring some order to the chaos. The Texas National Guard didn’t waste time. They’ve deployed search crews with high-water vehicles that look … [Read more…]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dropped a memo on July 10 that read like a heavy artillery blast against the Pentagon's procurement paralysis. He rescinded the choke‑hold regs from 2021–22 that hamstrung drone purchases—especially those pesky rules banning Chinese‑component bird dogs—and handed combat units the green light to buy, test, and train with U.S.‑made small drones on … [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…]
Pete Hegseth wasn’t going to let a drag queen in heels and a wig torpedo his vision for a culture war-free Navy—especially not from the flight deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier. When news reached Hegseth’s desk that Rear Admiral Michael “Buzz” Donnelly had greenlit multiple drag performances aboard the USS Ronald Reagan during his tenure as commanding officer, the Secretary of … [Read more…]
The US Army Special Forces, commonly called the “Green Berets,” are one of America’s most elite and capable special operations units. They have been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism, and their operational relevancy goes back decades. Special Forces have a wide range of mission sets. Some of these include Direct Action, Special Reconnaissance, … [Read more…]
