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Special Operations Forces are involved in a variety of missions. Find out the recent happenings in the Special Forces community ranging from combat operations news to leadership and policy information.

320th Special Tactics Squadron on mission in Australia

Profile: 353rd Special Operations Group

Pararescueman is hoisted up to a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk.

24th Special Tactics Squadron

Green Berets in 10th Special Forces Group Airborne

Profile: 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

4th Military Information Support Group (Airborne) watches unveiling of flag at Fort Bragg.

4th Military Information Support Operations Group

Maritime Raid Force

Special Operations Forces

Special Operations Forces are involved in various types of missions ranging from combat and counterterrorism operations to hostage rescue and humanitarian aid.

Special Operations Spotlight

New U.S. Special Operations Command commander takes over

Special Operations Command (SOCOM): Overview

USSOCOM receives, reviews, coordinates and prioritizes all Defense Department plans that support the global campaign against...

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Special Operations in the News

Find the latest news and information on U.S. Special Operations including top stories, technology, policies, leadership and more

The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, 17 June, 1775, by John Trumbull. Thomas Knowlton is depicted here as the colonist with the white shirt, standing with his musket at the ready.

Knowlton's Rangers: The Unit That Gave Birth to U.S. Special Operations

On Sept. 16, 1776, musket balls tore through the air at Harlem Heights, New York, as Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton led his Rangers...

U.S. Navy SEAL candidates from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) class 286 participate in a training exercise at Naval Base Coronado in Coronado, Calif.

Navy SEAL Timeline: From Acceptance to Training

Since its inception in 2014, SEAL Officer Assessment and Selection (SOAS) has served as an important step in screening...

What to Know About Creatine and Why the Military Regulates it for Special Forces

Creatine's reputation is built on decades of scientific research and practical results, making it a common addition to sports...

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mauricio Varonmoncayo and fellow classmates use fins to race during a Scout Swimmers Course at the Camp Hansen Aquatics Center, Okinawa, Japan.

The Essential Swim Workout for Military Special Operations Candidates

Building a requisite level of swimming conditioning and water confidence takes time, patience and consistent time in the...

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron recovers a simulated patient during a joint training with the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) in Djibouti, Aug. 4, 2025. As part of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, the 82nd ERQS serves as the task force responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in East Africa.

The Best Fitness Strategy to Prepare to Serve in Military Special Operations

Being selected for military special operations programs requires a layered approach to fitness.

British and US troops at Camp Bastion in south Afghanistan

British Spies and Special Forces Identities Exposed in Afghan Data Leak

A data leak that led thousands of Afghans to be resettled in the U.K. after their safety was jeopardized because they...

Army Master Sgt. Tim Kennedy, retired MMA and UFC fighter, carries an obstacle

Tim Kennedy, Green Beret and Army Hype Man, Under Investigation for Lying About Combat Valor

The admission by Kennedy, who is often seen promoting the Army's top brass, triggered an investigation and raised fresh...

Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor

A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...

Free-fall parachute jump from an Air Force C-130

Special Warfare Sailor Dies in Parachute Mishap, Navy Confirms

Special Warfare Boat Operator 2nd class Noah Tobin, a sailor assigned to Special Boat Team 20, died "while participating in a...

Jack Carr, the author of 'The Terminal List' series of books, served with the Navy SEALs.

How Jack Carr's Time as a Navy SEAL Permeates 'The Terminal List' Universe

These days, Jack Carr is a busy man. The author of seven "The Terminal List" books, he has also helped oversee television...

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