by Joey Middleton | Jun 12, 2025 | SOF Congress
By Matthew Olay During a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald J. Trump’s proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2026 includes funding to meet the increased worldwide demand for the...
by Joey Middleton | May 29, 2025 | SOF Congress
CRS Product Type: In Focus Referenced Legislation: P.L.114-328; P.L.99-661 Topics: Defense & Intelligence Publication Date: 10/10/2024 Authors: Feickert, Andrew; Torreon, Barbara Salazar Overview Special Operations Forces (SOF) are those active duty and reserve...
by Joey Middleton | May 6, 2025 | SOF Congress
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Co-Chair of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Caucus and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, introduced a joint resolution expressing support for...
by Joey Middleton | Apr 9, 2025 | SOF Congress, SOF Procurement
By C. Todd Lopez, DOD News Worldwide threats put the U.S. at risk and sometimes demand attention from U.S. Special Operations Command. To best meet those challenges, U.S. military acquisition needs to change, said Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, Socom commander. “The...
by Joey Middleton | Mar 28, 2025 | SOF Congress
By Army Maj. Wes Shinego, DOD News U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, joined congressional leaders March 26, 2025, to underscore the indispensable role of special operations forces and rally bipartisan support for their...
by Joey Middleton | Mar 4, 2025 | SOF Congress
CRS Product Type: Reports Referenced Legislation: P.L.99-661 Topics: Defense & Intelligence Publication Date: 03/04/2025 Author: Feickert, Andrew Summary Special Operations Forces (SOF) play a significant role in U.S. military operations. In 1986, Congress,...
