by Joey Middleton | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Capt. Denise Cuiao-Corpuz PANAMA CITY, Panama – Joint Task Force-Bravo concludes operations for their annual, bilateral exercise PANAMAX-Alpha in Panama on July 27, 2026. PANAMAX-Alpha, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, serves as a critical training platform...
by Joey Middleton | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key Takeaways China pairs economic investments in ports, telecom, energy, and logistics with coordinated media and digital campaigns that portray it as a reliable development partner and reduce scrutiny of strategic dependencies. In Panama, after the country left the...
by Joey Middleton | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Dr. David Dorsey Foreword The success of our military relies on our people. This series is a deliberate and thoughtful look into how we must continue to evolve our Special Operations Force assessment and selection process. The authors call for evolution in our...
by Joey Middleton | Jun 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
I read Ned Marsh’s two recent articles about the serious challenges Special Forces (SF) face in the current and future operating environments with great interest. Much of what he says seems valid, but not all of what he says. Plus, there are some internal...
by Joey Middleton | May 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Lt. Col. Marshall McGurk, Special Warfare Journal One can be forgiven for not associating Gen. James Van Fleet with special operations or Special Forces. He is best known as the commander of the U.S. Eighth Army from April 1951 to February 1953 during the Korean...
by Joey Middleton | Mar 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Joseph Long “True connectedness, the data argues, is not forged over a cup of tea. It is forged in shared hardship, demonstrated through mutual vulnerability, and sustained by unwavering respect.” The United States’ long and difficult history with...
