by Colin E. Kimball The call came early and unexpectedly on a Monday Morning. The multi-year-long effort to create a national funeral for the man who had been the last living Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, Gunner Hershel “Woody” Williams, had finally come to fruition. I got …
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Swapping Viktor Bout for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan: Did Moscow Already Get the Man It Wanted?
When Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week said that Washington had offered to swap prisoners with Moscow, the deal seemed obvious. The U.S. would release Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in exchange for imprisoned Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. But Moscow, which previously has pressed for its arms …
Read More »What Are Ukraine’s Chances to Recapture Kherson?
Controlling Kherson would mean controlling the water supply to Russian-occupied Crimea. Ukrainian forces are continuing to advance towards Kherson, one of the most important cities lost to Russia so far in the war. As they advance through the countryside towards the southern port city, the Ukrainians have reportedly destroyed some …
Read More »Ukraine Advances on Kherson, Aiming to Retake City from Russia
Ukrainian forces are continuing to advance towards Kherson, one of the most important cities lost to Russia so far in the war. As they advance through the countryside towards Kherson, the Ukrainians have reportedly destroyed some Russian equipment and captured other pieces. The British Ministry of Defence takes a look …
Read More »Special Ops, LSD, and a Path to Toltec Wisdom: Excerpt from ‘The Dreaming Circus,’ by Jim Morris
By Jim Morris Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Jim Morris’ book, The Dreaming Circus: Special Ops, LSD, and My Unlikely Path to Toltec Wisdom. I had to write The Dreaming Circus, but publishing it was a matter of debate. On the one hand it might be a …
Read More »Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Talks About Wagner, War, and More, With Shawn Ryan
By Greg Chabot Erik Prince needs no introduction to SOF readers. The founder and former CEO of Blackwater was recently a guest on the Shawn Ryan show, where he discussed his early life and career and the founding of Blackwater and beyond. It was one of the most eye-opening interviews …
Read More »The Mind of a Military Sniper: Executing the Perfect Shot
Snipers train and practice for months and years, preparing them to process every unique aspect of a precision shot. Here’s a glimpse into the things they think about in order to execute a perfect shot. DoD Video by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Melone
Read More »Inside the British Army’s New Tricked-Out Apache Helicopter
A new Apache AH-64 attack helicopter is headed for the British Army, offering a bigger picture of the battlefield and improved ways of affecting it. This newly operational E model has a top speed of 186 mph, a new software overhaul to allow for greater target acquisition and is expecting …
Read More »Alex Murdaugh Called Son Buster From Jail, Told Him to Hunt Property Where Family Members Gunned Down
The convoluted saga of South Carolina’s Murdaugh family has drawn considerable attention over the past year for many reasons – among them, that two guns were used in one murderous incident. According to documents released last week, lawyer Alex Murdaugh was indicted for shooting to death his wife Maggie with …
Read More »On the Ground With Artillery Battery in Donbas: The ‘Deep Fight’ Intensifies
by Owen Thorne As the Operational Pause for the ground forces continues in the Donbas following the significant Russian successes of the past month, the air campaign and artillery battles continue. The Russians are hitting targets across Ukraine with increasing frequency using long range missiles. At the same time, the …
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