New tech for language and text translation, as well as secure data transfer, gives operators an edge. And why not throw in some new explosives, too. “We know the window is closing to stay on GPS when denied.” The gunships still take center stage but require advancements to keep up with the pace of warfare. Army Special Operations Command is looking for ways to build and develop tech expertise in its ranks. For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries like Russia or China, as opposed to terrorist organizations. The Honor Foundation is running a two-day seminar for SOF servicemembers as they prepare to navigate leaving the military. A roughly 45-minute video filmed by one of the four U.S. soldiers slain in the 2017 Niger ambush was quietly recovered during a French operation. There's a lot more to special operations than beards and tactical gear. The Army is making significant investments in physical fitness and recovery for its special operators. Load More