Latest "Army Special Forces" stories

The Army wants to see more ‘creativity’ from special operations forces

The new general atop 1st Special Forces Command has a unique background and perspective on where spec ops may go next.

By Davis Winkie

5 weeks ago

Special Forces candidates clear their final "combat target" at Curtis L. Brown, Jr. Field Airport in Elizabethtown, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2023, during the final phase of field training known as Robin Sage.

How hundreds of volunteers help test Army Special Forces candidates

Veterans are among the 800 volunteers who helped with the two-week Robin Sage exercises, a final test for the Special Forces Qualifications Course.

By Rachel Riley, The Fayetteville Observer

8 weeks ago

Black Vietnam vet at last getting his due: Medal of Honor

The then-Capt. Paris Davis was recommended for the high honor at the time but lost paperwork and other factors led instead to a Silver Star Medal.

By Darlene Superville

9 months ago

Here are the results of Army special operations’ annual sniper competition

The top five teams were from U.S. Army Special Operations Command, France, 20th Special Forces Group, Marine Corps Special Operations Command and Germany.

By Rachel Nostrant

20 months ago

He told investors he was a spec ops war hero. Prosecutors say it was a ruse.

Derek Robert Hamm, 38, faces up to 20 years in prison for 33 different charges against him, including wire fraud and stolen valor.

By Rachel Nostrant

22 months ago

How Army special ops can push back against Russian aggression

Special operations forces can make a difference, but their roles need more definition.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago