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War in the Tunnels: When Combat Goes Underground

by Susan Katz Keating As the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have brought urban combat into the forefront, U.S. defense officials are addressing what the complex realm of subterranean warfare will mean for American troops in future scenarios. “Our adversaries have adapted their capabilities against our weaknesses by expanding their …

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On First Day as SecDef, Hegseth Sends Message to the Force

In his first full day in office, newly installed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a statement to the force. His entire statement is as follows. It is the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense, under the leadership of our Commander in Chief Donald …

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Ukraine Launches Widespread Raids Against Arms Smugglers

by A.R. Fomenko For smugglers, “Ukraine is a candy store:” Soldier of Fortune publisher Susan Katz Keating. VIENNA BUREAU – Stolen, imported, or taken from dead soldiers on the battlefield: weapons and ammunition have flooded the black market inside Ukraine, and now are being hunted and retaken in a series …

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US Troops Headed to Southern Border

The Pentagon is sending some 1,500 troops to the southwest border, along with helicopters and crews, the Defense Department announced today. The move represents a 60 percent increase in active-duty ground forces since President Trump was sworn in Monday, according to Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses. The troops include …

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Mystery Portrait of ‘Working Cat Minou’ Appears in Pentagon K9 Tribute

by Susan Katz Keating The portrait of a military working cat is part of a display honoring police dogs at the Pentagon. The portrait, a dignified portrayal of “Minou,” shows the gray tabby wearing a collar with a badge labelled “Feline Unit.” The badge contains the image of a paw. The …

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Captured in the Desert: A Soldier’s Misfortune With the French Foreign Legion in Algeria

The French Foreign Legion these days is more exclusive than it used to be. If there is an Interpol notice against you, for example, you won’t get through the gate. A century ago, however, a man who wanted to escape his past and assume a new identity could disappear into …

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Why Did Mark Milley’s Portrait Go MIA From the Pentagon?

COMMENTARY by Susan Katz Keating UPDATE: Sources inside the Pentagon report that as of Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, the spot that once held Milley’s painting has been smoothed over to show no trace of the portrait having been there. The drywall has been patched and painted, so that an observer would …

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Three Hostages Returned to Israel From Captivity in Gaza

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold Sunday, seemingly starting a six-week pause in 15 months of fighting in Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by the terrorists, including three young women freed in the first hours of the truce. The truce …

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Iranian Supreme Court Judges Killed in ‘Planned Assassination’

Two Iranian Supreme Court judges who handled espionage and terrorism cases were killed in an attack at the court’s headquarters, according to Iran’s judiciary. The attack took place Jan. 18 in Tehran. The dead were identified as Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh. A third judge was also wounded in the attack, …

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Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire Deal

Hamas and Israel have reached a ceasefire that will lead to the release of some hostages being held by the terror group, officials announced. “WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!” President-elect Donald Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. The first …

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