SOF winter warfare training above the Arctic Circle, Kiruna, Sweden. (Photo from SOCEUR video by SPC Liem Huynh, February 24, 2018).

Special Operations News – Jan 12, 2026

January 12, 2026 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: SOF winter warfare training above the Arctic Circle, Kiruna, Sweden. (Photo from SOCEUR video by SPC Liem Huynh, February 24, 2018). Do […]

Book Review -Those Who Face Death by Mark Grdovic

Book Review: “Those Who Face Death” by Mark Grdovic

January 8, 2026 Guest 0

By How Miller. LTC (Ret.) Mark Grdovic (pronounced grid-uh-vich) has written an exciting and knowledgeable account of the U.S. Army Special Forces’ remarkable efforts in Kurdistan that contributed to the success of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He and his […]

Bella 1 Oil Tanker

Bella 1 – Sanctioned Oil Tanker on the Run

January 5, 2026 SOF News 0

In late December 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard attempted to intercept a sanctioned oil tanker that was heading to Venezuela pick up a load of crude oil. After the U.S. started boarding sanctioned tankers off the coast of Venezuela, and […]

MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds

Special Operations News – Jan 5, 2026

January 5, 2026 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds land during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course in Yuma, Arizona. Photo by Zachary M. Ford, […]

U.S. Captures President Maduro of Venezuela in January 2026.

U.S. Strikes Venezuela – SOF Raid

January 3, 2026 SOF News 0

The United States conducted a military operation in Venezuela and captured President Maduro on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The U.S. had been building up its military presence in the Caribbean (SOF News) during the fall of 2025. Maduro has multiple […]

USAF ST and Osprey

Special Operations News – Dec 22, 2025

December 22, 2025 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators, assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, prepare to conduct a simulated MEDEVAC mission on March […]

ASD/SOLIC Derreck Anderson

Green Beret now ASD SO/LIC

December 20, 2025 John Friberg 0

Derrick Anderson has been confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC). The former Green Beret will be advising the undersecretary of defense for policy and will oversee and advocate for SOF […]

SOUTHCOM Commander

New SOUTHCOM Cdr Nominated

December 19, 2025 SOF News 0

A new U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) commander has been nominated – US Marine Corps Lieutenant General Frank Donovan. He is currently the Vice Commander for U.S. Special Operations Command. The Department of Defense formally announced the nomination with a press […]

Menton Day FSSF

Menton Day – Honoring the Devil’s Brigade (FSSF)

December 18, 2025 Guest 0

By David Miller. Members of Special Forces Association Chapter LX gathered on December 4, 2025 for an evening of remembrance, gratitude, and fellowship during the annual Menton Day Celebration. Hosted at the Team House Tampa, the event brought together U.S. […]

Joshua Rudd Special Forces

SF Officer May Lead NSA and CYBERCOM

December 17, 2025 John Friberg 0

The White House has asked senators to confirm a promotion for Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd – currently the Deputy Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. It is anticipated that he will soon be nominated to lead the National Security Agency […]

Map of Combatant Command. Source DoD 2016

What is a Combatant Command?

December 16, 2025 SOF News 0

Editor’s Note: This article was first published in 2017 by SOF News . . . it has been updated to reflect the changes over the past decade. In addition, a recent story (Dec 15, 2025 – subscription) in The Washington […]

Exercise Bold Machina 2025

NPS at NATO SOF Bold Machina 2025 Exercise

December 16, 2025 DVIDS 0

Story by Daniel Linehan, NPS. A new, innovative detection system for countering uncrewed aerial systems (c-UAS) conducted its first field tests at sea during the Bold Machina (BOMA) exercise in the Netherlands this September. Rapidly developed by a small team […]