by Joey Middleton | Sep 12, 2025 | SOF Units and Personnel, Uncategorized
By David Maxwell Author’s Note: at the behest of a fellow Special Forces brother from 1st Special Forces Group, I am providing a follow-up to my previous essay “The Enlightened Warrior: Applying Reason and Critical Thinking in Special Forces” from an Eastern...
by Joey Middleton | Jul 29, 2025 | SOF Units and Personnel
By Stew Smith, CSCS® Navy SEAL and Navy SWCC training share a foundation rooted in rigorous training, water competency and high fitness standards. Many people ask about the differences between these Navy Special Warfare programs, and while both are highly selective...
by Joey Middleton | Jul 12, 2025 | SOF Units and Personnel
By Samantha Franco Comparing a U.S. Army Ranger to a Green Beret isn’t about deciding who’s better—it’s about understanding the unique strengths and missions of each. Both units represent the pinnacle of military skill and professionalism, rooted in values like...
by Joey Middleton | May 16, 2025 | SOF Units and Personnel
By Jordan Smith 1 JSOC History During the second world war, the United States first began to field unconventional forces tasked with special operations. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor to the CIA, recruited men and women from the Army to act as...
by Joey Middleton | Mar 12, 2025 | SOF Units and Personnel
By Army Maj. Wes Shinego, DOD News From selection to retirement, elite multipurpose canines are the silent Green Berets who don’t always bask in the spotlight but are equally deserving of it. These four-legged warriors of the Army Special Forces undergo rigorous...
by Joey Middleton | Feb 24, 2025 | SOF Units and Personnel
by John Long and Leandros Fugate After years of training, a recon commando marches into the briefing room and declares, “I’ve got little flying drones, cyber forensic tools, and a long-range rifle. I want a target.” The boss looks at the commando and replies, “Look,...
