Within mere hours of a group of terrorists hijacking a passenger ferry in Sydney's Middle Harbour, Australian commandos were already above and beside their target. Six rigid-hulled inflatable boats packed with operators whizzed toward the ship. In the sky, a flock of Blackhawk helicopters circled to fast-rope additional assault teams and provide critical aerial sniper support. … [Read more...] about When terrorists attack, Aussie Commandos are ready
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The Pic of the Day: 7th Special Forces Group operators working those infils
U.S. Army Special Operation Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES) from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion during Integrated Training Exercise 3-19 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 27, 2019. FRIES training focused on Green Berets ability to rapidly … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: 7th Special Forces Group operators working those infils
The Video of the Week: Do you have what it takes to join the 75th Ranger Regiment?
Recently, the 75th Ranger Regiment released a recruiting and capabilities video. As the military's—and arguably the world's—premier special operations light infantry unit, the 75th Ranger Regiment is an ideal place for competitive and ambitious soldiers to begin their career. Physical grit and mental stamina, however, are necessary not only to pass the Ranger Assessment and … [Read more...] about The Video of the Week: Do you have what it takes to join the 75th Ranger Regiment?
The Pic of the Day: Marines on the assault
Marines assess a terrain map during an amphibious assault exercise in Bowen, Australia, July 22, 2019, as part of Talisman Sabre, an exercise between U.S. and Australian troops. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability. This year, the United Kingdom … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: Marines on the assault
Elite French Foreign Legion unit wins US Army sniper competition
A sniper team from the French Foreign Legion’s 13th Demi-Brigade (13e DBLE) won the 2019 European Best Sniper Team Competition. This year’s version of the annual competition was hosted by Germany and Latvia at the camp of the 7th Army Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Bavaria. In total, sniper teams from 16 NATO allies and partners participated—(Belgium, Canada, the Czech … [Read more...] about Elite French Foreign Legion unit wins US Army sniper competition
The Pic of the Day: One team, one fight for American and Australian commandos
Air Commandos from the U.S. 320th Special Tactics Squadron evacuate a downed pilot with simulated injuries while conducting a personnel recovery (PR) training mission during Talisman Sabre, July 20, 2019. Talisman Sabre is a bilateral exercise that tests the two forces combat training, readiness and interoperability. … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: One team, one fight for American and Australian commandos
SEAL Team 6 operator left hanging by his senior leadership over alleged catfishing scandal
A highly-decorated Navy SEAL operator assigned to SEAL Team 6 is facing a possible court-martial over an alleged catfishing incident. Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SO1) Aaron Howard is suspected to be the man who used false identities to entice three women to send nude images of themselves. The incident took place in 2017, and the three victims include two civilians … [Read more...] about SEAL Team 6 operator left hanging by his senior leadership over alleged catfishing scandal
The Pic of the Day: Special Forces operators blasting away with the .50 cal
Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) fire the M2 .50 caliber machine gun, April 2, 2019 at Fort Bragg, NC. The Green Berets fired multiple weapon systems during the live fire range to include the M240B machine gun, M320 grenade launcher and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: Special Forces operators blasting away with the .50 cal
Report: Delta Force and Special Air Service operators killed by friendly fire, not ISIS
Two coalition commandos who were previously believed to have been killed by an Islamic State improvised explosive device were actually killed by friendly fire, a report reveals. An internal investigation by the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) concludes Delta Force operator Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar and Special Air Service (SAS) Sgt. Matt Tonroe were killed by an … [Read more...] about Report: Delta Force and Special Air Service operators killed by friendly fire, not ISIS
The Pic of the Day: The face of the infantryman
A British Royal Marine, who serves with Forty Commando, Royal Marines, walks in formation during a patrol in the field near Stanage Bay, Queensland, Australia, July 17, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Exercises such as Talisman Sabre offer a uniquely complex and challenging multinational environment for forces to hone their skills. … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: The face of the infantryman
The Pic of the Day: Cleared hot, British SOF Joint Terminal Attack Controllers in action
RAF Regiment Forward Air Controllers (FACs) with the Air Land Integration Cell guide a Typhoon fighter onto a ground target during an exercise. The RAF Regiment provides Tactical Air Control Parties (TACPs) and FACs to British Army conventional and special operations units. RAF Regiment TACP/FACs are part of the Joint Fires Cell within Support Company, Special Forces Support … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: Cleared hot, British SOF Joint Terminal Attack Controllers in action
The Pic of the Day: Navy EOD operators going after it
Sailors, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, conduct tactical maneuvering techniques during a routine training evolution. EODMU-5 is assigned to Commander, Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific, the primary expeditionary task force responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, diving … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: Navy EOD operators going after it