Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: The graphic prepared by the Joint Staff above was presented during a Department of Defense briefing on Operation Midnight Hammer, the attack […]
U.S. Forces Strike Iran. B-2 “Spirit” bombers and 30 submarine launched Tomahawk missiles were used against three Iranian nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025 (local time). The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant was attacked by six […]
By Pat Carty. The UK Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025 – a very wordy but comprehensive assessment of the United Kingdom’s defence policy, was published on June 2, 2025, by the Labour government, and just weeks ahead of a crucial […]
This quarterly report submitted by the Lead Inspector General for Operation EnduringSentinel (OES) summarizes the events that took place in Afghanistan this quarter (Jan – Mar),including the status of terrorist organizations, such as ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) andal-Qaeda, as well as U.S. […]
Reducing China’s Coercive Behavior in the South China Sea Region By Charles Davis. During the opening ceremony, marking the beginning of the 2025 Balikatan Military Exercise, USMC LTG James Glynn stated, “We are ready . . . It’s all dedicated […]
By Christopher “Moon” Mullins. They are the silent professionals, the tip of the spear, the elite warriors operating in the shadows. Today, the Green Berets of the U.S. Army Special Forces command a legendary status, their exploits often shrouded in […]
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: An East-coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) prepares to descend below the surface during dive training with Polish special forces, June […]
The OSS anniversary is observed on June 13th each year. The Office of Strategic Services was created on June 13, 1942, in the early days of World War II to provide an intelligence service to the United States. Prior to […]
During the Vietnam War, U.S. Army Special Forces teams worked with the Montagnards – tribal people who lived in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam. These warriors served alongside Green Berets in combat against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese […]
By How Miller. Johann Hindert’s book German Irregular Warfare tells you right up front what the conclusion of the book is: “German irregular warfare can offer strategic answers to contemporary security challenges.” The reasons come from both the past and the present. […]
The Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups (CIWAG) of the Naval War College is presenting its annual CIWAG Maritime Symposium on June 23-25, 2025 in Rhode Island. This two-day event, entitled “Shadows & Sabotage”, provides presentations, workshops, and panel […]
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Members of Chapter 47 continue the tradition of remembering Medal of Honor Day. Members honored MOH recipients at the Vancouver Barracks National […]
D-Day – The Battle for Normandy began on June 6, 1944. Allied armies stormed ashore in a huge amphibious landing accompanied by air support and paratroopers striking targets inland. Once ashore the troops pushed against German forces and established areas […]
The Department of Defense announced on June 3, 2025, that the president has nominated Navy Vice Admiral Frank M. Bradley for appointment to the grade of admiral, with assignment as commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill Air Force […]
The Incredible Military Career of Lucien Stervinou By Jeff Goodson. There’s a forested canyon above the town of Quimper in northwest France called les Gorge du Stangala. Drained by the Odet river, it’s known locally for its wild beauty and […]
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