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Special Operations training: Unlocking the secrets

By Jessica Evans

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The Soviet Union created an automatic rifle and special ammo just for use underwater

Unconventional Green Beret tactics in Vietnam

By Jessica Evans

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Air Force Pararescue teams: Unsung heroes of Special Operations

By Jessica Evans

The surprising impact of weather on war

Colonel Paris Davis received the Medal of Honor nearly 60 years after he earned it in Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

Afghanistan War

Green Berets lead the 1208 Foundation in its mission to save lives

This Special Forces operator wrote a book to motivate everyone

This Special Forces operator wrote a book to motivate everyone

By Jessica Manfre

Green Beret spouses receive distinguished Maggie Raye award

Green Beret spouses receive distinguished Maggie Raye award

By Jessica Manfre

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A Black Special Forces veteran is two steps away from receiving the Medal of Honor

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Military Branches

The 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

By Shannon Corbeil

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These are the aircraft used by the Army’s Night Stalkers

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The only all-Black special operations Army unit kicked serious butt in Korea

By Miguel Ortiz

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Delta Daze: The ‘ghosts’ Delta Force saw after the Cold War

Byzantine emperors called in special forces as personal bodyguards: Vikings

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What is the Delta Force long walk?

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5 differences between Army and Marine Corps infantry

4 key differences between Delta Force and Green Berets

4 key differences between Delta Force and Green Berets

By Christian Lowe

Special Forces veterans were the most important part of ‘Triple Frontier’

Special Forces veterans were the most important part of ‘Triple Frontier’

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This Green Beret lived in a cave before receiving the Medal of Honor

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A group of older men wearing green berets and green jackets adorned with military medals and patches. One man in the center wears a black jacket and a green beret with a different insignia. They appear to be engaged in conversation outdoors, with a tent and flags visible in the background.

Today in military history: Legendary 5th Special Forces Group activated

A group of military personnel and civilians walking on a paved road in a desert environment. Most of the military personnel are wearing desert camouflage uniforms, while one soldier is in green camouflage. One civilian is wearing a white shirt and light-colored pants, carrying a rifle. The background shows a flat, sandy landscape under a clear blue sky.

This is why General Schwarzkopf wore two watches

By Miguel Ortiz

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The Army nerfed its ammunition before WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

How a Ralph Lauren paint became one of the most dominant colors in the military

How a Ralph Lauren paint became one of the most dominant colors in the military

By Miguel Ortiz

The history and design behind the legendary A-10

By Miguel Ortiz

The Army developed a human catapult to launch Special Forces onto rooftops

How French special forces rescued the holiest site in Islam

How French special forces rescued the holiest site in Islam

By Blake Stilwell

A split image with the left side showing a textured, vintage-style American flag with visible stars and stripes in faded red, white, and blue colors. The right side features a black-and-white photo of a man in military uniform sitting on a bench in front of an American flag. The man is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. A vertical red, white, and blue stripe separates the two images.

Green Beret joins Warrior Rising in expanding veteran entrepreneurship

By Jessica Manfre

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Paratroopers carry reserve chutes…and sometimes flotation devices

By Miguel Ortiz

Special Forces veteran uses terminal illness to save others

By Jessica Manfre

That time two countries’ Special Forces squared off in combat

Veterans Benefits

That time two countries’ Special Forces squared off in combat

By James Elphick

Terrorist attack

What happens when a special operator is caught up in a terrorist attack

By Blake Stilwell

6 nice perks of joining Special Forces while in the US Army

6 nice perks of joining Special Forces while in the US Army

A Medal of Honor recipient tore his way through Vietnam while being stalked by a tiger

A Medal of Honor recipient tore his way through Vietnam while being stalked by a tiger

This is how the Alamo Scouts became the first Special Forces

This is how the Alamo Scouts became the first Special Forces

By Blake Stilwell

6 foreign special operations units the US relies on

6 foreign special operations units the US relies on

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Did you know a Soviet physicist is behind all of America’s stealth technology?

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The insane life of this Holocaust survivor and Special Forces veteran

By Blake Stilwell

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This Special Forces soldier gave his life to save his allies

This is how a cartel successfully recruited Mexican special forces as hitmen

This is how a cartel successfully recruited Mexican special forces as hitmen

This failed assassin was North Korean special forces’ ‘Lone Survivor’

This failed assassin was North Korean special forces’ ‘Lone Survivor’

By Blake Stilwell

This badass congressman was the Special Forces doctor who interrogated Saddam Hussein

This badass congressman was the Special Forces doctor who interrogated Saddam Hussein

By Miguel Ortiz

Special Forces vet and GORUCK founder introduces new fitness festival

Two tan military vehicles are positioned side by side on a dirt hill under a clear blue sky. A person wearing a red vest stands between the vehicles, facing away from the camera. Metal barricades line the sides of the dirt path leading up to the vehicles. Large black banners with "BFGoodrich" and "The Mint 400" logos flank the scene on both sides. Several people in safety vests and helmets are visible near the banners.

Army Special Forces took part in the legendary Mint 400 off-road race

By Miguel Ortiz

A Green Beret was the inspiration for Colonel Kurtz in ‘Apocalypse Now’

A Green Beret was the inspiration for Colonel Kurtz in ‘Apocalypse Now’

By Blake Stilwell

AC/DC plays Stadium Vicente Calderon in Madrid, Spain.

How AC/DC helped save a POW in Mogadishu

By Blake Stilwell

Black tactical flashlight mounted on a firearm rail system, labeled "SureFire Scout Light A125509," with a textured grip and a connected pressure switch cable. The firearm rail is marked "DOW RAIL 12.0 FSP." The background is a brown surface.

How this laser company became a favorite supplier of Special Forces

By Miguel Ortiz

How Russian special forces learned from their US counterparts

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How Russian special forces learned from their US counterparts

By Christian Lowe

A split image with two distinct scenes: On the left, a soldier in desert camouflage uniform and tactical gear stands holding a rifle on a wide, empty street with a large arch structure and stadium lights in the background. On the right, a group of seven men dressed casually, some wearing jackets and hats, pose smiling on a grassy area with the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and towering green mountains behind them.

This Veteran Green Beret is striving to lead in the cryptocurrency world

By Jessica Manfre

The definitive guide to US special operations forces

The definitive guide to US special operations forces

This Special Forces legend was saved by his beard

This Special Forces legend was saved by his beard

The conspiracy theory of the underground war between Green Berets and aliens

The conspiracy theory of the underground war between Green Berets and aliens

By Blake Stilwell

How Army Special Forces pulled a sneaky to get Glock pistols

How Army Special Forces pulled a sneaky to get Glock pistols

By Miguel Ortiz

The founder of Delta Force was almost impossible to kill

The founder of Delta Force was almost impossible to kill

By Blake Stilwell

The Jeep: The necessity of innovation

The Jeep: The necessity of innovation

By Jessica Evans

Everything you need to know about the 155mm Howitzer of WWI

Everything you need to know about the 155mm Howitzer of WWI

By Jessica Evans

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Flying Boats used to be critical to the Navy; Now, not so much

By Jessica Evans

The long-standing relationship between Rolex and the U.S. Navy SEALs

The long-standing relationship between Rolex and the U.S. Navy SEALs

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms posing outdoors at sunset. Some are standing while others are crouching or sitting on the ground. One soldier is holding a dog wearing a tactical vest. The background shows leafless trees and a large tree trunk on the right side. The sunlight creates a bright, warm glow behind the group.

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This charity is bringing special forces capabilities to the Rhino War in Africa

By Miguel Ortiz

A black military patrol boat speeding on the water with an American flag flying at the rear. Several soldiers are visible on board, one manning a mounted machine gun. The boat has antennas and radar equipment on top.

The iconic PBR was based on a recreational boat and powered by Jacuzzi jets

By Miguel Ortiz

This helicopter is the predecessor of the stealth Black Hawk from the bin Laden raid

This helicopter is the predecessor of the stealth Black Hawk from the bin Laden raid

By Miguel Ortiz

Off the pods and into the cubicle: a Special Mission Unit Operator’s transition to civilian life

Off the pods and into the cubicle: a Special Mission Unit Operator’s transition to civilian life

This airsoft gun can only be purchased by military and law enforcement personnel

This airsoft gun can only be purchased by military and law enforcement personnel

By Miguel Ortiz

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Why the Caesarea is the most secretive unit in Israeli intelligence