Latest "U.S. Special Operations Command" stories

US Special Operations Command gets first brand-new Chinook variant

Boeing has delivered the first MH-47G Chinook to U.S. Special Operations Command on time.

2 years ago

Battling COVID-19, is DoD prepared for an onslaught of disinfo and propaganda from foreign competitors?

Until DoD shifts its paradigm for information, it will continue to lag behind not only China, but also Russia and extremist groups with a more systems level approach to national information strategy.

By Col. Matthew Coughlin and Dr. Paul Lieber PhD

3 years ago

1st COVID case hits SOCOM HQ

Officials at the base, which is at HPCON Bravo, declared a public health emergency there on Monday after they confirmed three cases of the virus.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

Army general awards medals to Nigeriens who fought, died alongside US soldiers

The Nigerien soldiers fought in the Oct. 4, 2017, ambush that claimed the lives of four U.S. soldiers and four Nigerien soldiers.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Never forget our resolve, resilience and unity

While this day always brings back memories of the shock, the loss, the suffering, the resolve, the compassion, and the pride, we ALL shared those feelings. It was the last time in 18 years (almost two decades now) that I remember feeling like a truly UNITED States of America. I long for that feeling again, as I know do many of you.

By Tony Thomas

3 years ago

Passing the paramilitary torch from the CIA to Special Operations Command

U.S. Special Operations Command is the organization best prepared to assume leadership of the U.S. government’s paramilitary efforts that are critical to supporting its national interests, the author of this commentary says.

By Douglas A. Livermore

3 years ago