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On the Cover: Operating out of small combat security outposts manned by Iraqi commandos, Captain Greene inspects defensive positions with one of his Iraqi commanders. The unit routinely came under fire during these walks and Greene never left his favorite, the FN FAL 7.62, behind.
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AMERICA AT WAR

OPERATION STEEL CURTAIN
When a wounded Marine needed to be rescued during a fierce firefight in Anbar, Staff Sergeant Logan Cortes charged into an insurgent-held house to get him out.
Cpl. Eric Arndt, USMC

TWO-DAY FIREFIGHT!
During Operation Kaika, Operational Detachment Alpha 765 led an Afghan National Army unit in a hunt for the Taliban. After the Taliban were found, the resulting firefight would create a Special Forces legend.
Harold C. Hutchison

SPECIAL FORCES IN CRISIS
Is the conventional Army trying to cripple the Green Berets? The Special Forces face a do-or-die situation that could determine not just their future, but that of the Global War on Terror.
MGEN James A. Guest, USA

TRIGGER MEN
U.S. Army advisors help Iraqi special forces take on al-Qaeda in Iraq in Mosul, engaging in fierce urban combat.
Hans Halberstadt

THE SQUAD DESIGNATED MARKSMAN PROGRAM
The U.S. Army’s effort to reach out and touch bad guys. What does it take to become a designated marksman?
Maj. Charles Greene

TERRORISM SITREP
Hizbullah Offensive, Border Fence Problems, U.S. Freighter Hijacked!, Chad-Sudan showdown, Georgian UAVs Shot Down!, End of the Ghurkas?, and more…
Dr. Martin Brass

FEATURES

WHEN WILL RUSSIA AND CHINA GO TO WAR?
Will Siberia be the flashpoint for a showdown to the death? Dr. Jack Wheeler explores the tension between two nuclear powers, and outlines what could happen.
Dr. Jack Wheeler

TROOPIE REBORN
The incredible story of a memorial's escape from Robert Mugabe's despotic clutches! The amazing tale of the monument to the Rhodesian Light Infantry – each of whom was a man among men.
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SCI HONORS VIETNAM VETERANS
Safari Club International pays tribute to American heroes from the Vietnam War in a special ceremony.
Sam Skinner

CARRY 9 PISTOL
24 ounces of 9 millimeter firepower from Para USA!
John Higgs

SABRE DEFENCE
The newest AR-15 is put through its paces. Prairie dogs beware!
Gary Paul Johnston

SOF GOES 10-8
Having a good gun is only half the equation. Getting good training is the other half. Join RKB as he takes part in an Intermediate Carbine Course at 10-8 Consulting’s Chino, California Training Center.
Max Fidelis

COLUMNS

COMMAND GUIDANCE
RKB Speaks His Mind!
Lt. Col. Robert K. Brown, USAR (Ret.)

FLAK
Broken Arrow!, Getting the Anti- Gun Line Straight, The Man on the Cover, Déjà Vu All Over Again, and more…
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BULLETIN BOARD
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ADVENTURE QUARTERMASTER
Trijicon ACOG ECOS, Special Ops Watch, Norgon’s Ambi-Catch, Lonestar Rig, and more!
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COMMON SENSE
Terror Terminology
Lt. Col. Oliver L. North, USMC (Ret.)

SOF World Report

3 contractors rescued in Colombia, return to U.S.
Air Force Print News

HELLER DECISION -- DEEPER ANALYSIS
Alan Korwin

Former Hostage Betancourt Reunited With Children After Stunning Rescue
VOA News

Memorial Service for Americans Killed in Rhodesia
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SOF Flashbacks

FREEDOM WATCH AFGHANISTAN

Pentagon Channel

FREEDOM JOURNAL IRAQ

Pentagon Channel

Raider Soldiers Conduct Tactical Search Team Training

1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Coalition Forces Repel Militant Attack in Afghanistan

Combined Joint Task Force 101

SOF is seeking information on the service of Master Sergeant Kevin Morehead during the early stages of Operation Enduring Freedom (from October 2001 through early 2002), in particular a firefight on or around 10 December, 2001 in the vicinity of Kunduz. Those who have information are asked to contact us at editorsof@aol.com. We will provide anonymity upon request.

Opinion Polls & Market Research

Department of Defense

Mullen Urges Joint Staff to Speed Up Warfighter Support
Donna Miles

Carrier Strike Group 7 Departs Hong Kong After Port Visit
Lt. Ron Flanders, USN

Supreme Court Accepts Navy Sonar Requests
Navy News Service

Bush Lauds House Passage of War Funding, More GI Bill Benefits
Donna Miles

Army

June 23 airpower summary: Tankers provide fuel
Air Force Print News

Jingle Air supplies isolated Soldiers
Sgt. Charles Brice, USA

ISF detain 5 suspected criminals in Amarah
Multi-National Division – Center

Numerous militants killed in Paktika province
Bagram Media Center