The journey to becoming a Special Forces soldier won't be easy. Special Forces training is rigorous and highly selective, but the courage and strength you will gain as a candidate will stay with you your entire life. In addition to Basic Combat Training, soldiers must have … [Read more...]
Green Beret
The time my Special Forces team accidentally burned down a Korean forest (Pt.2)
Note: This is part of a series. Read part one here. Dawn cracks in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and 10,000 roosters crow. My auditory senses are awakened. I stare at the olive drab of the tent canvas above my cot. Visual acquisition and, wait for it…wait for it…ah, there it … [Read more...]
SERE School from the perspective of a Delta Operator: Surviving as prisoner of war
While taking part in a training course for a special mission, I understood that I would be attending SERE school at some point during the six-month course, though I didn’t really know when. Our SERE training was split into an administrative phase of classroom training, followed … [Read more...]
Special Operations reading list: A few of my favorite hidden gems
I love reading about Special Operations history. It's amazing what information can be found in published sources if you're prepared to dig around. There's a whole hidden history that can only be compiled by doing some deep research and really looking for sources. Thankfully, … [Read more...]
Watch: The Green Beret is an outdoorsman trained to live and fight anywhere
As U.S. Special Forces recently turned 67 years old, it is interesting to take a look back at this public service announcement from the 1960s about the legendary Green Berets. Check out the video to learn more, but you may also enjoy this interview I did with Sergeant Major … [Read more...]
Jack Murphy’s new book, “Murphy’s Law” is on sale now – Here’s a look at his Special Forces loadout
Jack Murphy's incredible career has spanned years and continents. From his time as an Army Ranger and Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, to his his post-military career as an investigative journalist, Jack has demonstrated his ability to perform at the highest levels in the most … [Read more...]
Randall Made Knives Model 15 Airman
Back in the day when you wanted a hardcore knife for field use there was only one place to look, Randall Made Knives. Founded by Bo Randall who made his first knife in 1937 and founded the company in 1938 in Orlando Florida, Randall knives have been the go-to knife or soldiers, … [Read more...]
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