Editor's note: Special thanks to Anthony Bunkley (SARC) for his work in compiling the information in this article as well as providing all photos. It is mid-summer in the green-zone of Afghanistan’s Helmand province where coalition forces have been regularly combating the Taliban in the heart of enemy territory. The enemy fights with the utmost tenacity because the land, the … [Read more...] about The Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman pipeline: A crucial part of the Marine Corps Special Operations machine
Nick Coffman Articles
The commander who was willing to sacrifice our own for the ‘greater good’
Editor's note: This article was originally published by SOFREP.com on June 13, 2016. A week prior to the article’s publication, the author reached out to Travis Homiak directly via DoD email to ask for comment on information in this article only to be redirected to the Marine Corps Public Affairs Office. A follow-up request was made by phone. A response from Travis Homiak has … [Read more...] about The commander who was willing to sacrifice our own for the ‘greater good’
“The Detail” — A short film about Marine Raiders welcoming their brother home
On March 10, 2015, seven Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) died when an Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed near Eglin, Florida. One of those men was Master Sergeant Thomas A. Saunders. The Marines and Corpsman involved in that crash became known as the Raider 7. "The Detail" is a short film inspired by true stories that occurred after that … [Read more...] about “The Detail” — A short film about Marine Raiders welcoming their brother home
Book Review: ‘A Warrior’s Path: Lessons In Leadership’ from an Army special missions unit operator
Robert A. Trivino’s book A Warrior’s Path: Lessons in Leadership introduces readers to the journey of a man who would reach the pinnacle of the US special operations world after serving in the US Army’s 18th Airborne Corps, 75th Ranger Regiment, and as an operational member of the Army’s most elite special missions unit. Born and raised in Northern New Mexico as part of various … [Read more...] about Book Review: ‘A Warrior’s Path: Lessons In Leadership’ from an Army special missions unit operator
Book Excerpt: ‘A Warrior’s Path: Lessons In Leadership’ from an Army special missions unit operator
The following excerpt is courtesy of Robert A. Trivino's book A Warrior's Path: Lessons in Leadership. Robert is a former member of the US Army's 18th Airborne Corps, 75th Ranger Regiment, and an operational member of the Army's elite special missions unit. The book humbly highlights Trivino's own successes - and particularly his failures - throughout a storied career that … [Read more...] about Book Excerpt: ‘A Warrior’s Path: Lessons In Leadership’ from an Army special missions unit operator
WATCH: SOFREP writer and a Marine Raider discuss the truth about MARSOC Fox Company
Former Marine Raider Nick Koumalatsos invited SOFREP writer Nick Coffman to discuss the recent announcement that the MARSOC 7 have been publicly exonerated after more than a decade of misinformation by the media. Koumalatsos has very close ties to the men of Fox Company, as he served side by side with them at various points in his Marine Corps career. He discusses the impact … [Read more...] about WATCH: SOFREP writer and a Marine Raider discuss the truth about MARSOC Fox Company
BREAKING: After 10 years USMC officially exonerates MARSOC 7 from accusations of war crimes
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones Jr. (NC-3) applauded the United States Marine Corps for publicly exonerating the members of Marine Special Operations Company Foxtrot who were wrongfully accused of murdering innocent civilians in the Bati Kot district of Afghanistan's Nangarhar province in March of 2007. That narrative was spread throughout the media as a result of a rush to … [Read more...] about BREAKING: After 10 years USMC officially exonerates MARSOC 7 from accusations of war crimes
Pending West Wing cell phone ban ruffles staffer and media feathers
White House staffers and guests are bracing for a change in policy that will ban personal cell phone use in the West Wing. The ban imposed by Chief of Staff John Kelly, a former Marine General, likely stems from his own experience with security practices that are widely enforced at U.S. military bases around the world. Within the Department of Defense, personal communication … [Read more...] about Pending West Wing cell phone ban ruffles staffer and media feathers
Origin Watch Company merges modern watchmaking with historical field watch roots
Trench and field watches played a vitally important role beginning with the first and second World Wars. Pilots, infantry officers, artillerymen, and many other military service roles relied on accurate timepieces to help them coordinate precise attacks and maneuvers. Considering the technological advances that we now have the luxury of, there is less of a functional reliance … [Read more...] about Origin Watch Company merges modern watchmaking with historical field watch roots
Spinnaker Fleuss SP-5055 provides an affordable vintage dive watch option
In 1878, Henry Fleuss invented the first self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA), opening a new era of exploration under the sea. Spinnaker created their Fleuss series of vintage timepieces to honor this man. They offer two variations. Both are automatic. The SP-5056 series features triangulated hands and trapezoid indexes, and the SP-5055 series with a more … [Read more...] about Spinnaker Fleuss SP-5055 provides an affordable vintage dive watch option
Olight PL-2 Valkyrie LED weapon light review
In the never-ending search for quality, performance and value in the market for every day carry, there is often little to separate certain products from one another. For weapon lights, one of the best I have found is the Olight PL-2 Valkyrie. It has those little qualities that make it stand out for me. I’ve previously written about my preference for an exclusive weapon light … [Read more...] about Olight PL-2 Valkyrie LED weapon light review
Dan Henry’s 1963 offers accessible vintage pilot watch
What do you do when you have collected watches for over three decades and have curated a massive online timepiece catalog that spans more than a century? If you are Dan Henry, you take a risk and manufacture your own collection of vintage style watches that are affordable and accessible to everyone. His Timeline.Watch site began by featuring his extensive collection of fine … [Read more...] about Dan Henry’s 1963 offers accessible vintage pilot watch