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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.
A Brief History on Major General Shachnow
February 13, 2019
A Brief History on Major General Shachnow
FORT BRAGG, NC – Maj. Gen. Sidney Shachnow survived imprisonment, the Nazi Holocaust, and the Second World War to become…
The Secret to BUD/S
January 26, 2019
The Secret to BUD/S
CORONADO, CA — “The secret to BUD/S is under this rock” is engraved on a 2,000-pound boulder that rests in…
A Glimpse into Navy SEAL History
December 21, 2018
A Glimpse into Navy SEAL History
Due to their clandestine nature, few know how the U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air, and Land) became the widely known…
Anniversary of the First Vietnam War Medal of Honor
December 16, 2018
Anniversary of the First Vietnam War Medal of Honor
Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Department of the Army General Order 1964-41 awarding the Medal of Honor to…
Green Berets Remember Earliest Mission in Afghanistan
January 30, 2018
Green Berets Remember Earliest Mission in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC – The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania sent shock waves throughout…
Captain Gary Rose: Special Forces Medal of Honor Recipient
October 25, 2017
Captain Gary Rose: Special Forces Medal of Honor Recipient
Retired Capt. Gary “Mike” Rose enlisted in the U. S. Army, April 4, 1967. He attended basic training at Fort…
Last Living WWII OSS Maritime Frogman Relives History
October 12, 2017
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…
AFSOC K-9 Unit: Capabilities Forged By Respect
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…
Army Special Forces: An Inside Look at the Elite Group’s Capabilities
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…
Black Swan 17 Brings SOF Into Saber Guardian
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…
Fuerzas Comando 2017 Begins
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,…
Soldier for Life: Ranger Tom Tsubota
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,…
Abrams Charter in Effect at the AWG
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…
Seven Traits of the SOF Warrior
December 7, 2016
Seven Traits of the SOF Warrior
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The Story of GM3 Milton Schiff, Naval Combat Demolition Unit 21
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…
A Green Beret Reflects On Necessity Of Strong Relationships With Local Allies
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…
First Female Attempts 75th Ranger Regiment Selection
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…
US Army Green Lights Special Forces Selection For Women
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…
Special Ops Patriarch Civitella Receives Prestigious French Legion of Honor
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…
New Unit to Train Special Ops Airmen
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…