The 18X Program: A Critical Pipeline for Green Berets
The U.S. Army’s 18X Special Forces candidate program is playing a vital role in growing the Green Beret force, according to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga, commander of U.S. Army Special…
The U.S. Army’s 18X Special Forces candidate program is playing a vital role in growing the Green Beret force, according to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga, commander of U.S. Army Special…
For many, the world of Special Operations conjures images of elite warriors, rigorous training, and high-stakes missions. However, behind every successful Special Operations unit stands a dedicated support structure ensuring…
In partnership with Carahsoft, and along with the Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI), the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) is proud to present the South America in Competition Conference on July 16th…
American B-2 stealth bombers conducted precision strikes on three of Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The operation was swift, overwhelming, and successful, according to preliminary BDA.…
Warfare is changing before our eyes. Strategic power, once represented by large armies and sophisticated machines, has irrevocably shifted. Today, influence is wielded through cheap drones and decentralized operations. And…
The withdrawal from Afghanistan was a predictable, preventable disaster, and forced many Veterans to confront difficult questions about their service and sacrifice. Against this backdrop of uncertainty and a deeply…
The fitness requirements for Ranger students is evolving, with an updated focus on functional combat fitness training. The U.S. Army Infantry School has changed the physical fitness assessment, which will…
At Fort Bragg, the world’s top snipers went head-to-head in the 2025 U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) International Sniper Competition. Over five intense days, 21 elite teams from U.S.…
In Special Operations, where precision, discipline, and resilience define success, one group of warriors remains largely unseen and unrecognized: the elite canines of the U.S. Army Special Forces. These four-legged…
We've entered a new era of aircraft modularity. To stay competitive in the ever evolving landscape of modern warfare, Air Force Special Operations Command has accepted the first missionized aircraft…