News, analysis, and commentary about the war in Afghanistan. Topics include security, ANDSF, Resolute Support, peace negotiations, governance, development, podcasts, videos, and more. Afghan News Summary The level of violence remains high in Afghanistan despite the U.S. – Taliban deal […]
The Special Operations Command – Europe (SOCEUR) will move from Stuttgart, Germany to Mons, Belgium according to the Department of Defense. In a series of news releases defense officials outlined the plan to relocate 11,900 service members from Germany to […]
The civil war in Libya continues to grind away and foreign nations are supporting one faction or another in the conflict. Russia is one of those countries – providing aircraft, vehicles, technicians, air defense equipment, and mercenaries to the fight. […]
By Otto Fiala and Ulrica Pettersson, PRISM, Vol. 8, No. 4, June 2020. The complete article can be accessed here – PRISM or view the PDF. During the Cold War, NATO, led by the United States, and the Warsaw Pact, […]
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Topics include Indian SOF, UK and the Sahel, Singlaub interview, NDAA passes Senate, Operation Red Wings, 2nd SFAB, HNA as an ASI for CA, SOF’s […]
By SFC Alex Ramos. Special Operations Command South held a virtual change of command and change of responsibility ceremony in Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., July 24, 2020. The ceremonies are time-honored traditions that represent a formal transfer of authority […]
Have you ever wondered how Army special operations forces personnel become so highly capable in the many and varied missions they conduct around the world? An informative and interesting video provides an explanation of the advanced training ARSOF soldiers receive. […]
The Lead Inspector General quarterly report to the U.S. Congress on counterterrorism efforts in Africa has been published. The report details operations in North and West Africa against al Qaeda, ISIS affiliates, and other terrorist groups over the months of […]
The Ukrainian Special Operations Command conducted its annual UKRSOF Tournament 2020. This special operations competition took place at the UKRSOF training center. A number of Ukrainian SOF teams competed for the title of the best SOTU. Competitors had the opportunity […]
The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) has published an updated listing of research topics for academic year 2021. This listing is tailored to address the special operations priorities that will guide research projects for the special operations community. The topics […]
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. How Green Berets got their name, first female cdr of 1st SOW, AFSOC accident report, Exercise Commando Crucible, new Israeli SOF air unit, Estonian SOF […]
By Paul D. LeFavor. Operation Restore Hope was a US initiative conducted under the umbrella of the United Nations-sanctioned multinational force which operated in Somalia between December 1992 and March 1995. The operation was tasked with carrying out United Nations […]
The June 2020 issue of Tip of the Spear has been published online by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This issue has 40 pages of articles and photographs about the operations and missions of the various components of […]
“A Study of One of America’s Most Successful Unconventional Warfare Campaigns”. Fire in the Jungle is a book that informs those seeking to understand unconventional warfare and how resistance groups form up and fight an occupying power. The resistance movement […]
Marine Raiders of the Second Marine Raider Battalion were awarded medals for heroic action during a fierce firefight in Afghanistan in 2019. The awards were presented during a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on July 10, […]
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