SOFX The Crossroads of Special Operations

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is weighing whether he should undo the Trump administration’s last-minute decision to elevate the top civilian Pentagon official overseeing special operations. Specifically, the policy is on lowering the special operations job back into the Pentagon’s policy shop.  The last-minute move was seen to elevate America’s elite special operations forces needs and increase civilian oversight. Still, it ... Read More »

In a bipartisan proposal unveiled Wednesday, veterans, alongside their caregivers, would become automatically eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Veterans and their caregivers can get their vaccines at Veterans Affairs medical centers, but there is no guarantee that there is enough vaccine for every veteran in America. This legislation would close the hole in current policies that skip over individuals ... Read More »

The US Special Forces will soon operate hand-launched, signal-jamming drones after purchasing an undisclosed number of hand-launched unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These UAS can enemy electronic signals in “contested areas” and can even block or “spoof” the Global Positioning System (GPS) of an entire city. No extensive details are provided yet, including the number of units purchased, but the report ... Read More »

In an essay posted online Thursday, Capt. Kristen Griest expresses her disagreement on the plans of reverting to separate fitness standards for men and women. According to her, doing so doesn’t just hurt the effectiveness of combat arms units but is a slap to the Army’s women for underestimating their capacity. She also added that this would strengthen the belief ... Read More »

In an announcement made Friday, the Department of Defense’s inspector general is reviewing the last-minute decision of the Trump administration to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. Trump made the decision just a week before he left the office, making the inspector general’s office wonder it has Air Force and Pentagon policy. The review will also help find ... Read More »

Known as the only known native caffeinated plant in North America, Yaupon is a bush with yellow to dark-orange elixir with a fruity and earthy aroma and dense, ovular green leaves and bright red berries. The plant was once the most widely consumed caffeinated beverage in the Americas and has threatened the British East India Company. Sadly, this tea has ... Read More »

Recovering from a rigid exercise isn’t easy, with all the muscle pain alongside the stress of you can recover faster. Well, fret, not as nature has its way of making your recovery phase a lot faster. Specifically, getting enough sleep and proper nutrition are two powerful tools that can easily help you recover. Getting enough sleep makes you a fitter, ... Read More »

Showing emotions sparingly and strategically is one of the best features of a great business leader. Doing so isn’t easy at all, considering how business leaders are exposed to constant stress and pressure. With this, business leaders must learn how to manage stress and stay calm at all times. Some of the best ways to handle stress and anxiety are ... Read More »

In an organization, dissent and disagreements are always present. More often than not, everyone’s opinions clash, resulting in chaos. But in reality, this chaos can be good as it can save the organization from getting into a serious problem, which could have been prevented or avoided if someone has the courage to speak up. So, if dissent and disagreements are ... Read More »

Over the last few years, special operations forces have become a pivotal part of the U.S. military operations. Specifically, it has become responsible for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations to combat terrorist networks. In 2016, SOF under the Obama administrations had been assigned to coordinate DOD’s efforts to counter WMDs, a mission previously assigned to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). ... Read More »

The Regimental Reconnaissance Company, formerly known as Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment, or RRD, is a special operations forces established in 1984. The company was originally composed of around 20 members from 75th Ranger Regiment, including three Airborne Infantry battalions. Members have been assigned individually or in completing different military operations, not just in the U.S. but all over the world. Over ... Read More »

Marine Capt. Kevin Leishman, the soldier who fought despite having a gun wound in the streets of Fallujah, Iraq, 16 years ago, has finally received his Purple Heart award. Leishman was a staff sergeant back then. Based on his story, he has in the middle of putting down the fire with his M240 machine gun when a bullet landed in ... Read More »

According to Iraq’s Army, three rockets were fired at Baghdad’s Green Zone, specifically targeting the U.S. Embassy. The rockets were launched from Baghdad’s Salam area, wherein one of the rockets fell near the U.S. Embassy complex. Another rocket fell outside Baghdad’s Green Zone in Harthiya, to be specific. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, and the investigation is ongoing. Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2021/02/22/rockets-target-us-embassy-in-baghdads-green-zone-no-casualties/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+military-times%2Fnews%2Fpentagon-congress+%28Military+Times+-+Arc+RSS+-+Pentagon+%26+Congress%29 Read More »

According to Master Chief Petty Officer Brian Jurgens, learning how to dive isn’t the first lesson you have to learn to become a Navy. Instead, learning how to learn is the key. A Navy must be willing to learn and understand everything he has to know to become good with what he does. Navy Sailors also go through plenty of ... Read More »

In the last few years, the worldwide web isn’t exactly like how it was years ago. With most of the big tech giants facing their struggles, it isn’t surprising to learn that the online world could become different soon. From banning apps in some countries to clashing with national laws, the worldwide web’s future is uncertain, making “is the world ... Read More »