In the spring of 1942, the British conducted a raid on the port of Saint Nazaire, France with the intent to render the drydocks inoperable and deny the German Navy the only safehaven capable of repairing a damaged battleship – the Tirpitz. The mission was a success.
Explore notable special operations community events taking place in August 2026, including nonprofit fundraisers, memorial golf outings, networking opportunities, industry gatherings, an irregular warfare symposium, a theatrical production, and events supporting Green Berets, Navy SEALs, pararescuemen, veterans, and military families.
This week’s SOF News Update covers the NATO Summit in Turkey, renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine’s campaign against Russian logistics, the resurgence of Somali piracy, emerging special operations technologies, and the latest developments affecting national security, intelligence, and irregular warfare worldwide.
The United States launched strikes against more than 80 Iranian military targets after attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also revoked temporary sanctions relief, signaling a return to economic pressure as tensions with Tehran escalate once again.
This week’s SOF News Update highlights advances in AI-driven intelligence, NATO special operations leadership changes, Ukraine’s evolving long-range strike campaign, developments involving Iran, maritime infrastructure security, and the latest news affecting the global special operations community. Historical milestones, upcoming events, and a featured book review round out the briefing.
Operation THUNDERHEAD was an attempt to rescue U.S. POWs near the tail end of the US involvement in Vietnam involving SEALs and SDVs. The operation involved inserting U.S. Navy SEALs by SDVs onto the coast of North Vietnam.
By Pat Carty. The UK’s Strategic Defence Review, published in June 2025, described Special Forces as the “tip of the spear” for British defence and integrated by design. UK’s Special Forces would also be capable of reaching strategically significant targets […]
News updates on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including latest drone technology and use in conflicts around the world. An executive summary, key events and developments, and curated articles are provided in this article. Executive Summary Unmanned systems are reshaping air, […]
Veteran entrepreneurs are finding more than defense technology at SOF Week. Organizations such as Victor + Valor are helping veterans, military spouses, and members of the special operations community transform military experience into successful businesses through branding, communications, mentorship, and lasting professional relationships.
This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. Iran is continuing to attack U.S. forces in the region to try and stop the United States from undermining Iranian efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is retaliating with strikes of its on on Iranian military targets.
This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. Three Medal of Honor awards were presented to recipients from the SOF community. The anticipated meeting between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland was delayed. USSOCOM released a video about a recently published SOF Cancer Study.
By Dr. Chris Phillips. Most transition content written for the SOF community affirms what operators already believe about themselves. This piece does something different. It argues that the traits which made them exceptional are the same ones most likely to quietly damage their marriages and their post-service identity if they are never deliberately redirected.
The 1st Special Operations Wing introduced a new 30 mm ammunition-linking machine at Hurlburt Field on April 21, 2026, an innovation set to save the Air Force millions by repurposing rounds from retiring A-10 Thunderbolt IIs for use on AC-130J Ghostriders.
The DoD announced that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States’ unified combatant commands.
Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this July? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings
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