December 27, 2024: Over the last twenty years the U.S. Marine Corps has created new special operations units or converted older ones. At the heart of this is Marine Special Operations Command or ...

The hard-hitting attack version of the special operations MH-60 was clearly among the critical assets used in Operation Absolute Resolve.

Special operations forces offer an attractive package to policymakers: they are relatively cheap, with a small footprint, the allure of deniability, and—most crucially—a low political cost. For more ...

The U.S. military’s special operations forces (SOF) are home to some of the most highly trained soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen in the world. They must undergo grueling assessments and ...

In this article, we look at the 15 most elite US military special forces and their role. You can skip our detailed analysis on these formidable, well-trained units and head over directly to the 5 Most ...