Special Operations News
Your latest special operations news.
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Pararescue Supports Historic Launch for NASA
NELLIS AFB, NV — On May 30, the world watched anxiously as history was made when the Falcon 9 prepared…
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Overcoming Adversity: How an Italian Became a Special Tactics Operator
PORTLAND, OR — Sometimes in order to achieve one’s goal in life, one has to overcome a great deal of…
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Iraq’s Oldest Special Operations Force Facing Today’s challenges
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Qwat al-Khasah or SFI (Special Forces of Iraq) are handpicked from the Iraqi Security Force or ISF,…
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The 75th Ranger Regiment Permanently Activates RMIB
FORT BENNING, GA — Effective June 16, 2020, the Regimental Military Intelligence Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment is officially activated and…
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SOST Member Awarded Bronze Star
HURLBURT FIELD, FL — Staff Sgt. Johnathan Randall, a Special Operations Surgical Team member assigned to the 720th Operational Support…
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Special Tactics Airmen Maintain Readiness
HURLBURT FIELD, FL — Special Tactics Airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron filled in to conduct interoperability training with…
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Special Tactics Airman Identified in Fatal Training Incident
HURLBURT FIELD, FL – Airman First Class Keigan Baker, 24, an Air Force Special Tactics combat controller assigned to the…
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USAF Changes Enlistment Path For Special Operators
SAN ANTONIO, TX – To better afford enlisted recruits the time and opportunity to find the path of their greatest…
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Benning to Host Infantry Week Competition
FORT BENNING, GA – Fort Benning’s prestigious Infantry Week competition in which Ranger teams, mortar crews, hand-to-hand fighters and snipers…
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Active Recovery Efforts Suspended for Special Tactics Airman
HURLBURT FIELD, FL – As of 6 p.m. Friday, active recovery efforts for U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff,…
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Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star
HURLBURT FIELD, FL — What began as a typical reconnaissance patrol during a brisk November in Afghanistan quickly took a…
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Rangers Recognized as ATHP Team of the Year
FORT LEE, Va. – The team from the 75th Ranger Regiment proved they were the best at receiving and storing…
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Family of MOH Recipient Receives New Dog Tags
HURLBURT FIELD, FL — Even after decades, Air Commandos take care of their own. Angela Bennett-Engele, daughter of Medal of…
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1st Special Forces Group Soldier Dies from Wounds
FORT BRAGG, NC — Sgt. 1st Class Dustin B. Ard, 31, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died August 29, 2019, from…
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NSW Commander: Portion of Force “Ethically Misaligned”
WASHINGTON, DC — Rear Adm. Collin Green, the Navy Special Warfare Command’s top commander, issued the following guidance after a…
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RAIDER KILLED IN IRAQ
WASHINGTON, DC — It is with heavy hearts that Marine Forces Special Operations Command announces the death of a Marine…
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Special Warfare Airman Receives Silver Star
LACKLAND, Texas — In the early morning hours of Jan. 11, 2018, a five-man team set out to conduct a…
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Air Force Transitions SOWT to Special Reconnaissance
HURLBURT FIELD, FL — Enlisted Airmen have been analyzing weather since the very beginning of American military flight in 1917.…
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Rangers Strengthen Ties with OSUT
FORT BENNING, GA – U.S. Army Rangers with the 75th Ranger Regiment are joining infantry One-Station Unit Training (OSUT) at…
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SF, EOD Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.…
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