Congress wants a closer look at US special operations after 2 decades of secret missions and scandals
Congress has to grapple with the military's traditional roles and with the emerging challenges of hybrid warfare, Rep. Ruben Gallego told Insider. Rep. R.....»»
The 7 craziest commando missions of World War II
World War II was an innovative period for special-operations forces and commandos. The HMS Campbeltown on the lip of the Normandie dock after crashing into it, March 28, 1942. German Federal Archive World War II was an.....»»
Navy SEALs are refocusing to fight China and Russia. Here"s what current and former members say they"re up against.
After two decades of counterterrorism operations, the Navy's special operators are shifting to take different, more capable foes. Navy SEAL candidates during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL.....»»
The US Navy has its own helicopter squadron dedicated to supporting special-operations missions
With highly skilled aircrews and disciplined maintenance professionals, the Navy's Firehawks deliver top-tier support to US spec.....»»
Here"s what weapons and gear Special Forces teams carried into the field during the Vietnam War
Eddie Adams/AP Images US Special Forces soldiers in the Vietnam War carried out secret missions in South Vietnam and into neighboring countries. Those units stood apart from conventional infantry units, and their weapons and g.....»»
Top lawmakers sent a letter to the Pentagon warning about special operations on the same day the official overseeing them resigned
US Air Force/Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick Senior congressional leaders have expressed concerns to the defense secret.....»»
2 Marine Raiders honored for heroism in a secret gunfight with al Qaeda militants in North Africa
US Marine Corps/Cpl. Holly Pernell Two members of Marine Special Operations Command received valor awards for heroism during a firefight with al Qaeda militants in .....»»
Who is Alexander Lukashenko? A closer look at the dictator who has maintained an iron grip on Belarus for over 2 decades.
The Putin-backed dictator rigged a 2020 election in his favor, suppressed protests, and grounded a plane in Minsk this week to detain a journalist. Bela.....»»
William McRaven, retired US Navy four-star admiral, joins Lazard
William McRaven, retired US Navy four-star admiral and former head of the US Special Operations Command, has a new career on Wall Street......»»
Aviation groups urge Congress to finance sustainable jet fuel
They're asking for the federal government to give tax credits to biofuel blenders and to create a $400 million a year grant program to help build facilities or scale up operations as part of the Biden Administration's $2.3 trillion infrastructure package......»»
US Navy SEALs are training to fight on land and water in a "strategic location" near Russia
US Special Operations Command Europe planned simultaneous exercises to simulate a full-blown conflict with Russia from the Baltic to the .....»»
Photos: See the secret refuge L.A. succulent lovers are buzzing about
The Cactus Ranch feels secret, special even, because as far as nurseries go it's relatively unknown. During the week, the property is a wholesale nursery business, closed to the public. But.....»»
University president apologizes for plagiarizing speech by famous Navy SEAL McRaven
McRaven, one of the nation's best-known Navy SEALs and former commander of US Special Operations Command, oversaw the mission to kill Osama bin .....»»
How to visit the secret L.A. cactus sanctuary you never knew existed
The Cactus Ranch feels secret, special even, because as far as nurseries go it's relatively unknown. During the week, the property is a wholesale nursery business, closed to the public. But.....»»
Biden is getting closer to a deal with Iran, and Democrats in Congress need to get with the program
To restore the 2015 nuclear deal, Biden needs Congress' support, including that of hawkish Democrats. President Joe Biden in the House Chamber alongside Re.....»»
Biden Erased Decades Of Historic Crimes In His Speech To Congress
Biden Erased Decades Of Historic Crimes In His Speech To Congress .....»»
Turner Construction VP believes the people are this city’s best-kept secret
For David Spaulding, the novel coronavirus pandemic provided a chance to improve operations......»»
Corning at Touch Taiwan to mark 20 years of local operations
Corning is at Touch Taiwan 2021 from April 21 through 23 to mark two decades of its local ope.....»»
The US military is turning to special operators to fend off Russian and Chinese influence in its neighborhood
By using information operations, or propaganda, Beijing and Moscow are trying to gain an economic, intelligence, and military advantage. .....»»
US Postal Service Running "Covert Operations Program" To Spy On Americans" Social Media Posts, Share With Agencies
US Postal Service Running 'Covert Operations Program' To Spy On Americans' Social Media Posts, Share With Agencies The US Postal Service (USPS) has been running a secret program to track and col.....»»
Is universal basic income closer to reality? Cities are already testing monthly checks for residents
Cities test guaranteed income for residents amid the pandemic's job losses. Proposals in Congress provide simi.....»»