Story by Matt Dorn. In 1955 the 300th Special Forces Operational Detachment (SFOD) of the U.S. Army Reserves (USAR) was activated. Members of the newly created unit were WWII combat veterans and former paratroopers. By May 1956, the U.S. formed three additional Special Forces units in the USAR.
Story by Lindsey Schmidt. Several non-profit organizations supporting the special operations community took the stage during the SOF Week 2026 Non-Profit Round Robin. The fast-paced competition gave each organization three minutes to present its mission and impact before a live […]
This week’s SOF News Update covers developments in Iran ceasefire negotiations, SOF Week 2026, Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign, instability in Mali, missile inventory concerns following Operation Epic Fury, emerging AI applications for special operations forces, and global security developments affecting the U.S. special operations and defense community.
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