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This blog is authored by ShadowSpear’s SOF and military members. The opinions represented do not necessarily reflect the views of ShadowSpear.com.
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Last Living WWII OSS Maritime Frogman Relives History
CAMP PENDLETON, CA – 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion held an event giving U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command…
September 15, 2017
AFSOC K-9 Unit: Capabilities Forged By Respect
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, NM – The military working dog is always one rank higher than its handler. It’s a…
August 19, 2017
Army Special Forces: An Inside Look at the Elite Group’s Capabilities
FORT SILL, OK – When it comes to elite military teams, the Navy SEALs often come first to mind. For…
July 30, 2017
Black Swan 17 Brings SOF Into Saber Guardian
SZOLNOK, Hungary – The men patrolled their compound surrounded by the thick, green bush common throughout the area, alert for…
July 21, 2017
Fuerzas Comando 2017 Begins
Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay – The 13th annual Fuerzas Comando competition kicked off in Mariano Roque Alonso on July 17,…
January 30, 2017
Soldier for Life: Ranger Tom Tsubota
HONOLULU, HI (Jonnie Melillo Clasen) – Tom Tsubota, the oldest WW II Merrill’s Marauder, who turned 102 on Jan. 14,…
January 19, 2017
Abrams Charter in Effect at the AWG
In early 1974, Gen. Creighton Abrams, the Chief of Staff of the Army, directed the reestablishment of a Ranger Battalion…
December 7, 2016
Seven Traits of the SOF Warrior
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November 23, 2016
The Story of GM3 Milton Schiff, Naval Combat Demolition Unit 21
Editor’s Note: Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Milton Schiff (U.S. Navy Retired), now 90 years old, lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with…
November 17, 2016
A Green Beret Reflects On Necessity Of Strong Relationships With Local Allies
FORT BRAGG, NC – Green Berets are historically some of the Army’s toughest Soldiers. They’ve been to hell and back…
September 2, 2016
First Female Attempts 75th Ranger Regiment Selection
FORT BENNING, GA – The first female to attend the 75th Ranger Regiment’s Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP) 2 failed…
July 23, 2016
US Army Green Lights Special Forces Selection For Women
FORT BRAGG, NC – The US Army has officially approved the admission of two female officers into the Special Forces…
July 18, 2016
Special Ops Patriarch Civitella Receives Prestigious French Legion of Honor
MACDILL AFB, FL (Michael Bottoms) – Special operations legend Caesar Civitella was awarded the French Legion of Honor which is the…
June 2, 2016
New Unit to Train Special Ops Airmen
LACKLAND, TX- For the first time in U.S. military history, the Air Force activated a unit solely dedicated to train…
May 4, 2016
Fallen US Navy SEAL Fought in Defense of Fellow Americans, Kurds
WASHINGTON, DC – A US Navy SEAL was killed Tuesday during a firefight with ISIS militants in Tel Askuf, Iraq. …
April 28, 2016
Special Tactics Honors Deceased Double Silver Star Recipient
HURLBURT FIELD, FL – The Special Tactics community mourns the loss of retired Tech. Sgt. Sean Harvell, a highly decorated…
April 19, 2016
7th Group Green Beret Returns to Service After Amputation, Severe Wounds
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FL (Maj. Thomas Cieslak) – A Special Forces Noncommissioned Officer has returned to full active duty…
April 3, 2016
Transcript: Russian SF Officer’s Final Moments While Surrounded by ISIS Fighters
WASHINGTON, DC – Russian Special Forces officer Alexander Prokhorenko was killed last month after he called in an air strike…
March 2, 2016
Mental Toughness: What Exactly is It?
By Lu Lastra, Master Chief SEAL (Ret.), Naval Special Warfare Director of Mentorship Your mind can be your best friend…
February 28, 2016
Navy SEAL to be Awarded Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC (NSW) – On February 29, 2016, President Barack Obama will present the Medal of Honor to Senior Chief Special…