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....
by Roro Fernandez | Sep 3, 2020 | SOF History
The Untold Story of an A-10 Mission that Helped Special Forces During Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Capt. Mike “Balz” Stock, performed a Close Air Support (CAS) mission that saved the lives of several Special Forces members, surrounded by Taliban snipers. The now...