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Special Operations Forces are involved in a variety of missions. Find out the recent happenings in the Special Forces community ranging from combat operations news to leadership and policy information.

320th Special Tactics Squadron on mission in Australia

Profile: 353rd Special Operations Group

Pararescueman is hoisted up to a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk.

24th Special Tactics Squadron

Green Berets in 10th Special Forces Group Airborne

Profile: 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

4th Military Information Support Group (Airborne) watches unveiling of flag at Fort Bragg.

4th Military Information Support Operations Group

Maritime Raid Force

Special Operations Forces

Special Operations Forces are involved in various types of missions ranging from combat and counterterrorism operations to hostage rescue and humanitarian aid.

Special Operations Spotlight

New U.S. Special Operations Command commander takes over

Special Operations Command (SOCOM): Overview

USSOCOM receives, reviews, coordinates and prioritizes all Defense Department plans that support the global campaign against...

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US Special Forces Marks 57th Anniversary

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Special Operations in the News

Find the latest news and information on U.S. Special Operations including top stories, technology, policies, leadership and more

Tim Sheehy, founder of Bridger Aerospace and Ascent Vision

Former Navy SEAL Seeks GOP Nod to Challenge Montana Democratic US Sen. Tester in 2024

Tim Sheehy was recruited by GOP leaders eager to unseat Tester as they try to wrest control of the Senate from Democrats.

Operators from the 20th Special Forces Group during a training exercise.

Green Berets Have Struggled for Years with Recruiting, Internal Data Shows

As Green Beret recruiting has faltered for years, the Army has also been chipping away at the size of its elite units.

Army Wants Confederate Names Gone from National Ranger Memorial. Retired Soldiers Object

More than 100 retired U.S. Army Rangers signed a letter sent to Congressional leaders to "strenuously object to the...

Retired Staff Sgt. Nick Maimer and retired Lt. Col. Perry Blackburn.

Body of US Special Forces Veteran Turned Over by Russian Mercenary Group

Nick Maimer was killed in the embattled city of Bakhmut on May 15 or 16.

U.S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in BUD/S training.

Navy SEAL Instructors 'Hunted' Weaker Candidates Amid Poor Medical Care, Drug Use

The SEAL training course is rife with overzealous instructors, spotty medical care and students who were so determined to...

Green Berets conduct combat training in the Republic of Korea.

Army Special Operations Could Be Cut 10% as Military Looks to Conventional Warfare

As the service pivots its focus toward China, Green Berets and other commando units could see cuts in favor of building up...

'That Was Nick': Special Forces Vet Killed in Ukraine Remembered as Big-Hearted Protector

Nick Maimer was killed in the eastern city of Bakhmut, Ukraine, this week after an apparent barrage of artillery destroyed...

(U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Desire M. Mora)

Nutrition Strategies for the Literal Long Haul: Endurance Events and Spec Ops Selections

The time to practice and test out strategies is during your preparation -- not on game day.

A M2 Bradley, with Alpha Troop, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, scans for threats near an oil refinery in Northeast Syria.

Special Forces Soldiers Reveal First Details of Battle with Russian Mercenaries in Syria

In February 2018, the American Special Forces team deployed to Syria as part of the ongoing campaign against ISIS that began...

Command Sgt. Maj. JoAnn Naumann, Special Operations Command Korea Senior Enlisted Advisor

1st Woman to Take Top Enlisted Job at Army Special Ops

Command Sgt. Maj. JoAnn Naumann -- the current senior enlisted adviser for Special Operations-Korea -- has been tapped to...

Get Special Operations Fit

A career in Special Operations means an extra focus on military fitness. Learn everything you need to know about Special Operations fitness in this section.