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Army Secretary Visits JSOTF-Philippines

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines ... FULL STORY

Army Special Operations Forces to Expand

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Army Special Operations Command will double in size by 2017, said its commander, compared to what it was before the ... FULL STORY

Naval Special Warfare Command Holds Change of Command Ceremony

CORONADO, CA – Naval Special Warfare Command (NSW) held a change of command ceremony at the headquarters, June 30. Rear Adm. Sean A. Pybus relieved Rear ... FULL STORY

MARSOC Sailor Awarded for Gallantry

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – A Navy corpsman previously assigned to 2d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, was ... FULL STORY

Night Stalker Battalion Changes Command

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, GA – Lt. Col. Kirk E. Keepers relinquished command of 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) ... FULL STORY

Conference Brings SOF and Industry Together

TAMPA, FL – The 2011 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) and Exposition was held from 17–19 May at the Tampa Convention Center, ... FULL STORY

Fuerzas Comando: Integrated Assault

ILOPANGO, El Salvador - The competitors in the Fuerzas Comando competition faced an “Integrated Assault” challenge June 21, completing the last event of ... FULL STORY

CBRNE Workshop Prepares AFSOC Airmen

HURLBURT FIELD, FL – A simulated plane crash, an unknown biological agent and a chemical attack helped train Air Force Special Operations Command ... FULL STORY

Sniper Night Qual Ends at Fuerzas Comando 2011

ILOPANGO, EL SALVADOR – With only a flare to brighten the dark sky, snipers at this year’s Fuerzas Comando competition participated in the ... FULL STORY

Fuerzas Comando 2011

ILOPANGO, El Salvador – Special operations teams from across the Americas participated today in the Pistol and Rifle Qualification event of Fuerzas Comando ... FULL STORY

Task Force 10 Operators Garner Numerous Valorous Awards

STUTTGART, Germany – Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel from the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 321st Special Tactics ... FULL STORY

1/75 Ranger Killed in Combat

FORT BRAGG, NC – A U.S. Army Ranger was killed in action on June 14 during combat operations in support of ... FULL STORY

2nd Recon Second to None in Afghanistan

PATROL BASE ALCATRAZ, Afghanistan – Swift, silent, deadly -- those three words rest on the spear of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion’s insignia. ... FULL STORY

SWCS Medics Keep Students Safe and Healthy

FORT BRAGG, NC – SWCS training is tough. Extreme weather, mental stress and high-intensity physical labor push current and potential ... FULL STORY

AFSOC Announces Passing of Founding Air Commando

HURLBURT FIELD, FL – Retired Maj. Gen. John Alison, deputy commander for the 1st Air Commando Group, died early Monday morning. He was ... FULL STORY

8th SOS, Base Honor Storm 73 Airmen

HURLBURT FIELD, FL – From the sounding of retreat to the flyover of two CV-22 Ospreys, scores of Air Commandos and family members ... FULL STORY

Raven Claw Forges Future Warrior-Diplomats

DUKE FIELD, FL – Trainees faced decisions ranging from eating fish heads full of teeth to providing the host nation with night vision ... FULL STORY

STC Prepares Support Marines for MARSOC Deployments

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Critical Skills Operators have to function and make vital decisions in uncertain and ... FULL STORY

Afghan Commandos Respond to Attack on Herat PRT building

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – The 9th Commando Kandak (Afghan Commandos) responded to a suicide bombing conducted by insurgents, against the Ministry of ... FULL STORY

The Challenges of SDV Operators

CORONADO, CA – Ask anyone at SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE (SDVT-1) what they like about being there and you will hear the same answer ... FULL STORY

Three Special Forces Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

FORT BRAGG, NC – Three Green Berets died May 29 while on a mounted patrol when the vehicle they were traveling in ... FULL STORY

Wounded 75th Ranger to Receive Medal Of Honor

WASHINGTON, DC – An Army Ranger who lost his right hand and suffered shrapnel wounds after throwing an armed grenade away from his ... FULL STORY

Night Stalkers' Week of Remembrance and Change

FORT CAMPBELL, KY – A ceremonial formation of Chinook helicopters and passing of the colors were highlights of the 2011 Week ... FULL STORY

'Freedom Award' Goes to Resilient Ranger

WASHINGTON, DC – "No Greater Sacrifice" Freedom Awards were presented May 24 to the former U.S. commander in Iraq and a Ranger ... FULL STORY

USASOC Pays Tribute to Fallen SOF

FORT BRAGG, NC — The United States Army Special Operations Command paid tribute to fallen comrades killed in combat during the ... FULL STORY

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