USASOC Wins Special Operations Sniper Competition
17 elite sniper teams gathered to participate in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 15-19, 2026.
Monthly Drone Report – March 2026
Drone warfare continues to evolve rapidly in March 2026, shaping battlefield dynamics across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and other operational theaters. Low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) remain capable of imposing disproportionate operational and economic costs on technologically advanced military forces.
SOF Weekly Brief – Mar 30, 2026
This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. There is a lot happening in the special operations world – modernization, deployments, and technological innovation. Information and influence operations continue to expand as instruments of state power.
SOF Events – April 2026
Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this April? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings.
Iran War Weekly Update – 28 Mar 2026
Strategic Friction Emerges as Military Momentum Continues Covering Developments from 20-27 March 2026 Executive Summary During the past week of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. and Israeli military operations continued to degrade Iranian military capability while strategic challenges became more pronounced. […]
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SOF Weekly Brief – Mar 16, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and global conflicts. Executive Summary This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. This past week saw expanding […]
Epic Fury Update – Mar 15, 2026
Update Summary of Operation Epic Fury. As the Iran War enters the third week the U.S. and Israel air attacks continue, Iranian leadership and top military leaders eliminated, thousands of targets destroyed or damaged in Iran, missile and drone attacks […]
National K-9 Veterans Day – March 13
March 13 marks National K-9 Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring the military working dogs (MWDs) that have served alongside U.S. service member in war and peace. On May 13, 1942, the United States Army began training dogs for […]
Operation Epic Fury Update – Mar 13, 2026
U.S. and Israeli forces are continuing their attacks across Iran hitting a variety of targets ranging from aircraft, airfields, communications nodes, leadership, radar sites, naval vessels, and more. There are reports that Israel has been striking Iranian oil production facilities. […]
MARSOC – 20 Years Old
Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) passed the 20 year mark in 2026. It was officially activated as a component of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The major organizations of MARSOC are: The Marines have a long history […]
10th Special Forces Advance Drone Course
Story by Sgt. Zachary Myers. High winds tear across the tactical range—tumbleweeds pass and debris swirls but a tactical drone maneuvers steadily through the sky, locked on course and unmoved by the elements. This moment reflects the culmination of three […]
The Only Nonprofit Funding Stem Cell Therapy for SOF TBI Confronts a Catch-22
Story by Lindsey Schmidt. Project R3con is not fighting skepticism from the Special Operations community. It’s fighting numbers. “We’re fighting for funding,” Anna Richardson, the organization’s CEO, said bluntly. “That’s the story. How absolutely difficult it is to secure funding […]
SOF Weekly Update – March 9, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Aircraft is staged for flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of […]
Operation Epic Fury Update
Key Developments in Operation Epic Fury (6 March 2026). U.S. and Israeli Target Set. Israel appears focused on regime targets, including leadership figures, police intelligence agencies, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. The U.S. appears focused on destroying Iranian […]