SOFX The Crossroads of Special Operations

As the Soviet Union threats declined in the 1990s, the US faced a new challenge in the Middle East. Specifically, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, which has sparked an international crisis. This ended with Iraq’s defeat by a US-led coalition six months later. US special operations units were faced with numerous challenges, including actually getting into the battle. This article delves ... Read More »

After endless debates, veterans who have been exposed to burn pits might finally receive the medial care they deserve this year. Specifically, the veterans might be able to get free medical care because of high-profile and influential advocates. This could also be because of the growing consensus among veterans’ groups that it’s time for the wait to end. The advocate ... Read More »

In a special operation overnight in the western province Herat, Afghanistan’s government forces freed 34 people from a Taliban prison and killed six militants. Out of the 34 released Taliban prisoners, 11 are army soldiers, eight are policemen, three are Afghan Air Force personnel, five are local workers, and seven are government employees. According to Afghan National Army Special Operations ... Read More »

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by USS STERETT (DDG 104) (@sterett_ddg104) After almost a year of a stint at sea, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer has successfully reached its homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on Feb 26. Its new battle flag features a phoenix wreathed in flames and decorated in red, yellow, and ... Read More »

Two European companies, MBDA and CILAS, and SIGN4L, a Middle Eastern defense firm, are set to explore collaboration on high-energy laser weapons systems to destroy drones. Specifically, they are about to look into working together at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference. SIGN4L is a subsidiary of Emirati defense industry conglomerate Edge, while MBDA is a European missile-maker. On the ... Read More »

Not all stress is a bad thing as it turns out that eustress is a good one. Eustress refers to the manageable levels of stress that can help you stay motivated and excited. This is the kind of stress that won’t hurt you but can enhance your resilience physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Some eustress examples include getting a new job, ... Read More »

Amortization is a very important term that you should know, especially when you have plans of getting a loan. If you are wondering what amortization is, this refers to the process of paying off debt on certain schedules throughout several years. Amortization varies from one debt to another. Some debt is paid longer, while others are paid in a shorter ... Read More »

As scary as it sounds, expanding your horizon and pushing for new frontiers isn’t that easy. But it is worth it. Once and for all, this allows you to develop personally and live a better and happier life. To be able to do so, you must know where you have become stagnant in life, understand what is holding you back, ... Read More »

The M3A1 is an old grease gun that stood out in Vietnam in the 1960s and 1970s. It takes its name from a tool still used by mechanics today. This gun was particularly developed in WWII and is almost entirely made with stamped metal. The M3A1 Grease Gun is widely known for its ability to spray an area with heavy ... Read More »

According to Air Force Special Operations Command Lt. Gen. James C. “Jim” Slife, drones can possibly contend for U.S. Special Operations Command’s armed overwatch platform competition. However, he also stated that the MQ-9 Reaper drone might not yet be ready for it with its current form. This is because of the ground infrastructure its operations demand and the “runway length” ... Read More »

After their months-long battle to stay in the U.S., Michael Taylor and his son, Peter Taylor, failed to convince U.S. officials and courts to stop them from being handed over to Japan. The two were being charged for helping former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn escape Japan. They were officially handed to the Japanese officials early Monday, and their ... Read More »

In the attempt to watch out what the U.S. is planning, Iran has used commercial satellite images to monitor Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq. According to Iran, the barrage was “fierce revenge” for the assassination of Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani is an Iranian soldier killed by the U.S. on a drone strike days before the attack last Jan. 7, ... Read More »

WATCH: Police in Karachi, Pakistan are training an armed rollerblading unit to better prevent theft and harassment on its streets. pic.twitter.com/IX5CrM6tep — CBS News (@CBSNews) February 23, 2021 In Karachi, Pakistani police officers have received rollerblades that they will be using in their mission to fight theft and harassment. This strategy is seen as reasonable as it can make it ... Read More »

The Coast Guard is possibly one of the most underrated branches of the military. They receiving many criticisms, but they manage all of these and still laugh – mostly at themselves. It seems like the Coast Guard’s life aren’t exactly dull and boring as we thought they are. In fact, there are a lot of meme-worthy moments that everyone just ... Read More »

Together with Jerry Bruckheimer, Guy Ritchie is set to collaborate in a World War II flick titled Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. The movie is based on a book by the same name from author Damien Lewis and is all about Britain’s first black ops unit. Ritchie is the director of such cockney-rhyming crime capers as Lock, Stock, Two Smoking Barrels, ... Read More »