Recently during a recreational Coast Guard swim, or “swim call,” a guardsman had to open fire on a shark that was spotted lurking uncomfortably close to his Coast Guard crewmates.
Special Operations Forces are characterized by small groups with unique abilities to conduct military actions that are more specialized than conventional military forces.
Soldier suicides have been linked to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) which are caused by explosive blasts, whether from IED strikes, firing high-caliber weapons,or working with explosives.
Future great-power war, the thinking maintains, will involve both major weapons platforms and large forces as well as countless unconventional or irregular dynamics.
October 7th is a significant date for our United States Special Operations Forces. On this day in 2001, the U.S.-led coalition began attacks on Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in response to the events that unfolded on September 11th.
Though COVID-19 significantly diminished military functions this year, the U.S. Navy and its allies are still performing essential functions and participating in critical war games.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has begun to shift the focus on irregular warfare away from the specific counterterrorism missions of the last two decades and toward a broader effort that includes information warfare and gray zone operations, a top special operations official said Friday.
Our Special Operators serve in harm’s way to protect our nation. Will you step up for them?
October 1, 2020
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