Latest "U.S. Special Operations Command" stories

Battling COVID-19, is DoD prepared for an onslaught of disinfo and propaganda from foreign competitors?

Until DoD shifts its paradigm for information, it will continue to lag behind not only China, but also Russia and extremist groups with a more systems level approach to national information strategy.

By Col. Matthew Coughlin and Dr. Paul Lieber PhD

3 years ago

1st COVID case hits SOCOM HQ

Officials at the base, which is at HPCON Bravo, declared a public health emergency there on Monday after they confirmed three cases of the virus.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

Naval Special Warfare’s first positive COVID-19 case is on board Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor

It is the first positive case onboard the base, officials said.

By Howard Altman and Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Retired SEAL admiral chosen to deliver MIT’s commencement speech

He was head of U.S. Special Operations Command in 2011 when a team of Navy SEALs killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.

3 years ago

Never forget our resolve, resilience and unity

While this day always brings back memories of the shock, the loss, the suffering, the resolve, the compassion, and the pride, we ALL shared those feelings. It was the last time in 18 years (almost two decades now) that I remember feeling like a truly UNITED States of America. I long for that feeling again, as I know do many of you.

By Tony Thomas

4 years ago

Passing the paramilitary torch from the CIA to Special Operations Command

U.S. Special Operations Command is the organization best prepared to assume leadership of the U.S. government’s paramilitary efforts that are critical to supporting its national interests, the author of this commentary says.

By Douglas A. Livermore

4 years ago