The Secret Army of Northern Virginia
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The Secret Army of Northern Virginia

They are known by many names: Task Force Orange; the Intelligence Support Activity; The Activity; the Army of Northern Virginia; the Field Operations Group (FOG); the United States Army Intelligence…

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Military Leadership: A Case for the 1st SF SOCOM Commander
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Military Leadership: A Case for the 1st SF SOCOM Commander

The U.S. Army Special Forces – better known as the Green Berets – perform a great deal of our country’s missions that call for a diplomatic military presence, and as…

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The Most Important Supplement for Operators

I’m not a doctor (and don’t play one on TV) but in all my years in the SOF community, I would argue that the number one most important supplement for…

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Proving Service Connection for Classified Orders

Currently there is no streamlined way for SOF members to prove a service connection if the nature of their injury is related to a classified mission. We believe this is…

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Winter Travel Pants Review – Jack Wolfskin

Like most of you, I care a lot about what’s in my pants. Starting my journey for perfection years ago, long before every contractor in the Middle East wanted to…

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National Security and the Role of Special Operations

The primary goal of US National Security policies is to protect Americans and American interests at home and abroad. The formulation and implementation of such policies are primarily centered in…

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Transferring Education Benefits to Family Members
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Transferring Education Benefits to Family Members

Since 2009, Servicemembers have been able to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their dependents or spouse. Over the past 10 years since this policy has been active, more…

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The Third Wave: Changing Civilian Oversight of Special Operations Forces
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The Third Wave: Changing Civilian Oversight of Special Operations Forces

When Congress created the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in 1987, it also appointed a civilian official - the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (ASD…

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