Latest "U.S. Special Operations Command" stories

Oklahoma Air Guard base tapped as likely armed overwatch schoolhouse

No other installations are in the running to host the schoolhouse.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 weeks ago

Gen. Anthony Cotton, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks during the Striker Stripe event May 9, 2022, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. (Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan/Air Force)

Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more

Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Trump nominates 4 Air Force generals for new commands including NORTHCOM, Air Force Academy

The president nominated four Air Force generals for new appointments on Monday.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago