Ukraine Resists

Ukraine Conflict Update – March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, resistance by the Ukrainian people, response by NATO and European community, and humanitarian crisis. Russian Offensive. The offensive had a short lull over the weekend, likely a factor of […]

USAF Cargo for Ukraine

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 28, 2022

February 28, 2022 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Information on Russian offensive operations, Ukrainian defense, NATO response, aid to Ukraine, and the humanitarian issues associated with the conflict. BLUF: The Russian offensive has stalled, for now. The […]

I need ammunition, not a ride. Zelensky

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 27, 2022

February 27, 2022 SOF News 0

A news update about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO response, humanitarian crisis, and Ukrainian resistance. Covers the 24-hour period ending 0600R27FEB22. BLUF. The speed of the Russian offensive has slowed – likely because of unexpectedly fierce Ukrainian resistance and […]

Ukraine and Russia Map

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 26, 2022

February 26, 2022 SOF News 0

This is a 24-hour roll up on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ground and air operations, diplomatic initiatives, and NATO response. The Russians launched their offensive in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 24, 2022 with an air campaign […]

Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Day Two

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 25, 2022

February 25, 2022 SOF News 0

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on Thursday, February 24, 2022, is continuing. For the most part, the Russians appear to have met their initial objectives for the first day of the invasion. Day two will likely see more […]

Russia Invades Ukraine February 2022

Russia Invades Ukraine

February 24, 2022 SOF News 0

On Thursday, February 23, 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine in a massive conventional and special operations offensive. This invasion took place after a wide ranging cyber attack and months of information warfare. U.S. Diplomats Left Ukraine. The United States has relocated […]

Washington's Birthday

President’s Day 2022

February 21, 2022 SOF News 0

Today, Monday, February 21, 2022, the United States is celebrating President’s Day. This is a federal holiday that is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February. The holiday was originally established in 1885 to recognize President George Washington […]

Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian Crisis – Predictive Analysis

February 16, 2022 SOF News 0

By Marc Trepanier. With US Troops being deployed, to NATO partner countries sending arms and support to the Ukraine, the following can be expected: Russian war rhetoric to increase Russian forces to receive a false flag attack or Russian forces […]

Moldovan Special Forces Allied Spirit 2022

Special Operations News Update – Monday, February 14, 2022

February 14, 2022 SOF News 0

Topics: Special Operations Forces, SOF, Ukraine, MARSOC, Special Forces, AFSOC, strategic competition, Russia, Afghanistan, AC-130J, AH-6, and more. Read curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. SOF News has come back from […]

Kabul NEO

Kabul NEO Update

September 9, 2021 SOF News 0

The rapid defeat of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and subsequent fall of the Afghan government caught most people by surprise. This included the Biden administration, Department of Defense, and Department of State. In addition, thousands of […]

Temporary Break

SOF News – Summer and Fall Break

July 20, 2021 SOF News 0

SOF News is taking several months off. The editor has a couple of short-term contract assignments, writing projects to work on, a few planned vacations, travel, and other time-consuming commitments. With all these happenings something has to take a secondary role […]

Spike Team Tiger Bob Donoghue

“My First Mission Across the Fence”

July 13, 2021 SOF News 0

By Bob Donoghue. A Green Beret assigned to Spike Team Tiger with Military Assistance Command Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) based at FOB-3 Khe Sanh in April 1968 describes a mission to locate the 304th NVA Division in […]

Navy SEALs Diving

Special Operations News Update – Monday, July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Topics include SOF history, Afghanistan, Little Bird, Somalia, NSW, Russian’s SOBR, ransomware attacks, upcoming SOF events, and more. SOF News General Scott Miller Finishes Long […]

Special Warfare Airmen of 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron

Special Operations News Update – Tuesday, July 6, 2021

July 6, 2021 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Topics include a relevant NSW, SOCOM’s anti-aging pills, award upgrades for Operation Gothic Serpent, SOF and CAS, armed overwatch program, SOF’s future, Irish Ranger Wing […]