Major Offensive Launched in Mali
JNIM and Tuareg rebels have launched a major offensive across Mali attacking government troops and Russia’s Africa Corps in key cities to include the capital. A major city in the north may have fallen.
Pentagon Press Conference on Epic Fury – April 24, 2026
Video and Transcript: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing about Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 24, 2026.
Operation Epic Fury Update – April 24, 2026
An update on Operation Epic Fury – the U.S. – Iran conflict. While a ceasefire is still in effect there is a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by both Iran and the U.S. Negotiations are at a impasse and there are significant economic impacts around the globe.
Hung Cao, Navy Veteran, now Acting Secretary of Navy
Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao is now the Acting Secretary of the Navy as of April 22, 2026. He is a retired naval officer with combat experience. He is taking over the duties of Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan who is departing the administration immediately.
The Birth of the Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
Original concept drawings and developmental sketches of the Military Freefall Parachutist Badge, created in 1983 by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Dailey of 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), are displayed.
2026 SOF Imperatives by GSOF
The 2026 edition of SOF Imperatives by the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF) features a singular, overriding focus: the urgent need to significantly increase the total top-line budget allocated to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
SOF Weekly Brief – April 20, 2026
This weekly briefing summarizes key developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security over the past seven days. The reporting period reflects continued operational activity related to the Iran conflict, ongoing strategic competition dynamics, and evolving irregular warfare trends.
Epic Fury Update – 19 April 2026
Operation Epic Fury update covering U.S. naval blockade measures, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, mine countermeasure deployments, and global economic impacts. Analysis of maritime security conditions, Iran’s remaining missile capability, and strategic implications of ongoing ceasefire negotiations in April 2026.
TRADEWINDS 26 (TW26) – June 2026
TRADEWINDS is an annual SOUTHCOM-sponsored exercise focused on regional security cooperation, yet with global applicability. It brings together security forces from the Caribbean Basin, North America, and selected European countries, incorporating both Field Training Exercise (FTX) and Command Post Exercise (CPX).
WWII Mystery: HMS Dasher and “The Man Who Never Was”
A WWII mystery revolves around the sinking of the HMS Dasher and a man’s body with documents ‘planted’ off the coast of Spain to turn the tide of war.
May 2026 SOF Events
Here are notable Special Operations Forces (SOF) events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings.
Navy Deploys GARC Sea Drone for Autonomous ISR Operations
The Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) serves as a solution for conducting high-speed, autonomous operations in contested military environments. The GARC naval drone is now in use by the U.S. Navy in the Middle East region in support of Operation Epic Fury.
SOF Weekly Brief – April 13, 2026
Weekly intelligence-style brief covering global SOF activity, Iran conflict developments, maritime security risks in the Strait of Hormuz, emerging irregular warfare trends, and strategic competition updates. Includes analysis of drone warfare, influence operations, and international special operations force developments affecting the global security environment.
Operation Epic Fury Update – 12 April 2026
Analysis of Operation Epic Fury developments on April 12, 2026, including ceasefire talks, U.S. and Iranian military activity, strike operations, maritime security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic signaling, and escalation indicators. Assessment of regional force posture, strategic risk trends, and implications for stability, energy markets, and ongoing conflict dynamics.
AI Bootcamp Readies Air Commandos for Next-Gen Advantage
Air Force Special Operations Command has begun hosting AI Bootcamps, a pioneering training course designed to arm servicemembers with the skills to ethically and effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their daily duties.