U.S. Army Special Forces
SOF Weekly Brief – April 6, 2026
News about special operations, conflicts, national security, Operations Epic Fury, training with SOF partner forces, Air Force PJs, and the Russia-Ukraine War.
Special Forces
SOF Weekly Brief – Mar 30, 2026
This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. There is a lot happening in the special operations world – modernization, deployments, and technological innovation. Information and influence operations continue to expand as instruments of state power.
SOF Weekly Brief – Mar 16, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and global conflicts. Executive Summary This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. This past week saw expanding […]
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.
SOF Weekly Update – March 9, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Aircraft is staged for flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of […]
SOF Weekly Brief – March 2, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Green Berets assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) operate a Ground Mobility Vehicle equipped with specialized snow tracks during […]
Special Operations News – Feb 23, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has been in the Arabian Sea since late January 2026. (photo by Mass Communication Specialist […]
The Beard in the Door. Jack Thompson
By Chris “Moon” Mullins. In the modern Special Forces community, the beard is a mark of the seasoned operator—a sign that you are working in the “gray zone” where standard regulations give way to mission necessity. But decades before the […]
William P. Yarborough and the Birth of the American Paratrooper Image
In the nascent days of America’s airborne forces (1940–1942), Lieutenant William P. Yarborough, a young officer with remarkable foresight, recognized a fundamental truth: forging an elite military force requires more than tactics and training; it demands a unique identity. This […]
Book Review: “Those Who Face Death” by Mark Grdovic
By How Miller. LTC (Ret.) Mark Grdovic (pronounced grid-uh-vich) has written an exciting and knowledgeable account of the U.S. Army Special Forces’ remarkable efforts in Kurdistan that contributed to the success of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He and his […]
Special Operations News – Dec 22, 2025
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators, assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, prepare to conduct a simulated MEDEVAC mission on March […]
Green Beret now ASD SO/LIC
Derrick Anderson has been confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC). The former Green Beret will be advising the undersecretary of defense for policy and will oversee and advocate for SOF […]
SF Officer May Lead NSA and CYBERCOM
The White House has asked senators to confirm a promotion for Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd – currently the Deputy Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. It is anticipated that he will soon be nominated to lead the National Security Agency […]
Special Operations News – Dec 15, 2025
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: A Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) pins of the coveted Special Forces Tab on a newly graduated Green Beret […]
Special Operations News – Dec 8, 2025
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Graphic illustration featuring 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) during training operations at Camp Shelby, Missouri, July, 2025. (U.S. Army graphic by Sgt. […]