by Wayne Gregory | Apr 12, 2022 | Current Events, SOF History
70 years and Counting: U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School celebrates anniversary Read full article on army.mil FORT BRAGG, N.C. – This year, the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School celebrates its 70th...
by Wayne Gregory | Feb 1, 2022 | SOF History
Special operations legend John Singlaub has died at the age of 100 Read full article on ArmyTimes.com Retired Army Maj. Gen. John Singlaub, a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and legendary special operator, died Jan. 29 at the age of 100....
by Wayne Gregory | Dec 28, 2021 | SOF History
Taking Down the Caliphate The story of an ad-hoc SOF task force that helped turn the tide against the Islamic state – and why the lessons of this campaign are more important than ever by Andrew Milburn “The battle showed how the campaign against the Islamic...
by Wayne Gregory | Dec 28, 2021 | SOF History
Richard Marcinko Seal Team 6 Founder Obituary Read full article on Task and Purpose Richard Marcinko, the rough and tumble first commander of the Navy’s storied SEAL Team 6, passed away Saturday at his home in Virginia, the National Navy SEAL Museum announced on...
by Roro Fernandez | Oct 22, 2020 | SOF History
ASYMMETRIC WARFARE GROUP SET TO BE DEACTIVATED AFTER NEARLY 15 YEARS After nearly 15 years, the Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) and Rapid Equipment Force (REF) are being deactivated. The primary mission of AWG was to provide advisory support to the U.S. Army. It would...
by Roro Fernandez | Oct 7, 2020 | SOF History
The Significance of October 7th 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....