Green Beret Uses Storytelling to Cope with the Invisible Wounds of War
"Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret" (Photo courtesy "Last Out")

Green Beret Uses Storytelling to Cope with the Invisible Wounds of War

Retired Green Beret-turned playwright, Scott Mann, uses the art of storytelling to cope with the invisible wounds of combat and the struggles that come with returning to civilian life. Scott…

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Origins of the Term “Special Operator”
A 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (7 SFG (A)) Green Beret High Altitude Low Opening(HALO) jump master looks for the drop zone before jumping off the ramp of a U.S. Air Force AC-130 during a HALO freefall jump. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven Young)

Origins of the Term “Special Operator”

Ever wonder how the term Special Operator came to be? According to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command History Office, the term can be first traced back to the Green…

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The Newest Army Weapon
The small arms stabilization system on display as part of the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit at the 2019 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida. (EPNAC via National Defense Magazine)

The Newest Army Weapon

As part of their Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW), the Army is working on a new piece of technology designed to control a soldier's aim, using a stabilized barrel. Currently…

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A Big Look at the Smallest Green Beret
(Photo via Richard Flaherty Facebook)

A Big Look at the Smallest Green Beret

Richard Flaherty was probably the most unique Green Beret to ever serve in the U.S. Army's Special Forces. He stood at just 4"9 tall. While it was a big fight…

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Win a Pair of Combat Flip Flops!

We’re partnering with Veteran-owned business, Combat Flip Flops, to give away a pair of their SOF-inspired flip flops, known as Floperators. We love that Combat Flip Flops is SOF-owned and…

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Air Force Cross Awarded to Special Tactics Airman
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Air Force Cross Awarded to Special Tactics Airman

On December 10, 2020, Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich was awarded the the Air Force Cross, the nation's second highest medal for his bravery and heroism in action against an enemy of…

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First Female Navy SEAL
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First Female Navy SEAL

Has there ever been a female Navy SEAL? Can a female become a Navy SEAL? Are there different requirements or different tests for females vs. males attempting to pass SEAL…

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Special Operators Make Incredible Sacrifices

The sacrifice that Special Operators make for this country is immeasurable! They’ve EARNED every damn benefit they were promised and they should be able to access and use those benefits…

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