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Budget strain pauses MC-130J amphibious project for special forces
U.S. Special Operations Command has paused an ambitious program to make its MC-130J transport plane capable of water landings and takeoff.
By Todd South
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Opinion
The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata
Judge warns about use of embarrassing sex terms in Marine’s murder trial of Green Beret
Military judge to decide if statements discussing sexually embarrassing acts can be shared with jury.
By Todd South
The future of SOF: Exclusive interview with SOCOM commander Richard Clarke
The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command talks with Military Times about the future of the force.
By Howard Altman
US should consider ‘irregular warfare’ response to pipeline hack: Gallego
An irregular warfare response is warranted if the hackers can be positively identified, says an Arizona congressman and Marine veteran.
By Howard Altman
‘Thank you’ from Afghanistan: How to continue counterterrorism after the withdrawal
The U.S. and coalition partners should continue their support for the Afghan National Army, and help Afghanistan establish a special operations forces and counterterrorism center for the region, says the author of this commentary.
By Lt. Gen. M. Farid Ahmadi
Operating at home: How to make SOF troops' transition to civilian life easier
When members of highly motivated and mission-focused teams leave the military, they often struggle to find a new purpose in life.
By Harm Venhuizen
Irregular warfare strategies must move beyond special forces, Pentagon says
Expect counterterrorism funds to draw down and move toward education and training, according to a top official.
By Aaron Mehta
Two special operations soldiers killed, three injured, in California aviation training mishap
Two special operations soldiers were killed and three injured in an aviation training mishap in California Aug. 27.
By Howard Altman
2 US service members killed fighting ISIS in Iraq
A source familiar with the operation told Marine Corps Times on background that the Americans were Marine Raiders partnering with Iraqi special forces in a large operation against ISIS.
By Philip Athey