Don’t be the ‘Grey Man.’ Be yourself at Special Forces selection
When talking about the do’s and don’ts of taking on the Special Operations Assessment and Selection courses that the military has to offer, there are a ton of opinions out…
How China’s special forces stack up against the US’s special operators
Over the last two decades, special-operations forces have become the go-to choice for policymakers and military leaders around the world. The successes of US and coalition special-operations units in the…
This pistol is USSOCOM’s offensive handgun
A pistol sidearm is generally used as a last resort weapon. On the two-way shooting range, a rifle will generally serve you better than a pistol. However, in the early…
The Delta Cartoonist: Toad Jumper
Master Sergeant George Hand US Army (ret) was a member of the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, The Delta Force. He is a now a master photographer, cartoonist and storyteller.
Student: “Sergeant, how long do I have to …
How Jarred ‘JT’ Taylor went from TACP to media and coffee mogul
If you’ve ever watched a video or seen an ad from Black Rifle Coffee Company, you’ve seen the work and style of co-founder Jarred Taylor. “Everything is devoted to creation,” Taylor said, describing his overall philosophy. “So every piece of ti…
8 questions with former operator Kyle Lamb
Kyle Lamb has lived a life most couldn’t even dream of. He grew up in a small town in South Dakota, but by the age of 24 he had been selected into the most elite special operations unit in the military. He went on to serve in “The Unit” for the n…
Setting goals for the everyday athlete
Fitness. The word conjures mental images of tight lycra clothing, 5K finish lines, and overcrowded rooms filled with clanking weights and the pungent odor of sweat. Fitness, however, is much simpler than what is being sold to you. Fitness is health,…