West Point Internship at SOCCENT’s Task Force 179
A West Point cadet spent the summer in an internship with SOCCENT’s Task Force 179, an innovation element integrating technology into SOF training and operations.
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USASOC Hosts Change of Responsibility for Command Chief Warrant Officer
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command bid farewell to its outgoing Command Chief Warrant Officer, CW5 Stephen Finney, and welcomed its newest senior warrant officer, CW5 Damian Owens, during a change of responsibility ceremony at 9 a.m., Aug. 6, 2026.
Flintlock 26: Navigating International Partnerships
Story by Staff Sgt. Austin Baker, 3rd SFG(A). If you listen to the briefings, you’d think international partnerships are only built around a formal table and greeting with formal handshakes. On the ground, in the dense heat of Côte d’Ivoire, […]
AFSOC’s New Ammo-Linking Machine for AC-130J Ghostrider Saving Millions
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.
7th SFG(A) Conducts Red Empire Week
The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) assembled Soldiers, families, veterans, community members and Special Forces Association members to ceremoniously open Red Empire Week 2026 at Camp “Bull” Simons, June 8. Following the ceremony a capabilities exercise or CAPEX was conducted.
U.S. Special Operations Command Europe Commences Trojan Footprint 2026
Trojan Footprint 2026, the largest U.S. Special Operations Forces led exercise in Europe, commenced May 10, 2026, bringing together approximately 3,000 SOF operators from 23 NATO Allies and partner nations.
SOF and Cyber Leaders Testify Before Senate – April 2026
Leaders from U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Cyber Command, and the War Department testified on the posture of each combatant command and their defense authorization request for fiscal year 2027.
The Birth of the Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
Original concept drawings and developmental sketches of the Military Freefall Parachutist Badge, created in 1983 by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Dailey of 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), are displayed.
TRADEWINDS 26 (TW26) – June 2026
TRADEWINDS is an annual SOUTHCOM-sponsored exercise focused on regional security cooperation, yet with global applicability. It brings together security forces from the Caribbean Basin, North America, and selected European countries, incorporating both Field Training Exercise (FTX) and Command Post Exercise (CPX).
AI Bootcamp Readies Air Commandos for Next-Gen Advantage
Air Force Special Operations Command has begun hosting AI Bootcamps, a pioneering training course designed to arm servicemembers with the skills to ethically and effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their daily duties.
10th Special Forces Advance Drone Course
Green Berets from the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) completed an intensive training program from February 9 to 27, conducting exercises both in the classroom and across multiple tactical ranges on Fort Carson. Advanced Drone Course designed to expand operational capabilities and enhance small unmanned aerial system (UAS) employment across the modern battlefield.
U.S. Army Special Operations Civil Affairs After USAID
Storey by Johnathan Patterson and Jade Archuletta. Recently, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations (DAS-GO) Seth Green visited Fort Bragg to discuss and highlight how civil affairs personnel best integrate their unique capabilities into DOS operations, embedding […]
10th SFG(A) Conducts Arctic Training in Alaska
Story by Sgt. David Cordova. Across the freezing subarctic region, Green Berets immersed themselves in some of the most physically and mentally taxing cold weather training for the Joint Pacific Multinational Training Center (JPMRC) 26-02 rotation across multiple training areas […]
86th IBCT (MTN) Assumes Command of JMTG-Ukraine
Story by Capt. John Zanin. The Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine held a transfer of authority ceremony at the 7th Army Training Command headquarters on Feb. 19, 2026. During the ceremony, Task Force Saber, composed of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment […]
2026 SOCOM Ignite Program
By Staff Sgt. Lawrence Wong, USSOCOM. U.S. Special Operations Command’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (U.S. SOCOM AT&L), alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory, launched the 2026 SOCOM Ignite Program at MIT’s campus in late September, embarking on […]