Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet
Better targeting, lighter airframes and more firepower are on the docket.
By Todd South
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Blast monitoring, better body armor in store for US special operators
From gloves to body armor, SOF expects to upgrade all their kit in the coming years.
By Todd South
The future of SOF: Exclusive interview with SOCOM commander Richard Clarke
The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command talks with Military Times about the future of the force.
By Howard Altman
US should consider ‘irregular warfare’ response to pipeline hack: Gallego
An irregular warfare response is warranted if the hackers can be positively identified, says an Arizona congressman and Marine veteran.
By Howard Altman
‘Thank you’ from Afghanistan: How to continue counterterrorism after the withdrawal
The U.S. and coalition partners should continue their support for the Afghan National Army, and help Afghanistan establish a special operations forces and counterterrorism center for the region, says the author of this commentary.
By Lt. Gen. M. Farid Ahmadi
Operating at home: How to make SOF troops' transition to civilian life easier
When members of highly motivated and mission-focused teams leave the military, they often struggle to find a new purpose in life.
By Harm Venhuizen
Irregular warfare strategies must move beyond special forces, Pentagon says
Expect counterterrorism funds to draw down and move toward education and training, according to a top official.
By Aaron Mehta
Two special operations soldiers killed, three injured, in California aviation training mishap
Two special operations soldiers were killed and three injured in an aviation training mishap in California Aug. 27.
By Howard Altman
Green Berets’ training pipeline continues despite COVID-19 concerns
The special warfare training programs are considered “mission critical" due to the Army’s need for an uninterrupted stream of new special operations soldiers.
By Kyle Rempfer
2 US service members killed fighting ISIS in Iraq
A source familiar with the operation told Marine Corps Times on background that the Americans were Marine Raiders partnering with Iraqi special forces in a large operation against ISIS.
By Philip Athey
Medal of Honor recipient promoted to sergeant major
A Green Beret who received the Medal of Honor in October has been promoted to the rank of sergeant major.
By Kyle Rempfer