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Why US special-operations units still use old-school weapons
The US military's special-operations units still use a number of weapons been in service for decades.Those weapons have stood the test of time and are still effective in the more-than-capable hands of...
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How to become a 'part-time' Navy SEAL or Green Beret
The Army, Navy, and Air Force all have reserve and/or national guard special-operations units that allow people to serve in elite units but maintain civilian careers and lives.Visit Business Insider's...
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US special operations forces are special — but they're not 'elite'
US special operations forces have only gotten more active in recent years, deploying to more countries for a wider range of missions.Those troops have earned a reputation for their successes, but...
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Here's what weapons and gear Special Forces teams carried into the field...
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...
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How Special Forces vets stepped up to staff a New York City hospital in the...
At the Ryan F. Larkin NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, a temporary medical center in New York City, former special-operations troops have stepped up to help doctors care for COVID-19 patients.Visit...
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4 times former Army Green Berets took on some 'extracurricular' missions
US Army Green Berets develop unique skill sets while in uniform and take those abilities with them when they leave the service.Some of them use those capabilities to take on missions that the Army...
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This 'nerdy' Special Forces soldier is getting paid to play 'Call of Duty' in...
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua David, a Green Beret, gets paid by the US Army to play video games.David and the Army's other esports players stream for roughly five hours a day, but still maintain the service's...
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A woman is about to make history as the first to graduate Army Special Forces...
A National Guard soldier is about to graduate the Army's Special Forces Qualification Course, becoming the first woman to earn the Green Beret.Woman have made inroads with US special-operations units,...
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Ex-US Army Green Beret charged with leaking military secrets, said he was a...
A 45-year-old former US Army Green Beret was arrested on Friday and charged with conspiring with Russia's military intelligence service, the GRU, for 15 years, according the Justice Department.Peter...
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Here are the weapons and gear that the US military's top special operators...
Summary List Placement"People are more important than hardware."This is one of the five special-operations truths. It's not the gear that makes an operator special— it's their mentality, training, and...
View ArticleHow two ex-Green Berets were lured into a disastrous failed coup in Venezuela
Summary List PlacementIn May, reports surfaced of a supposed failed coup against the Venezuelan government. Headlines called the event "Bay of Piglets," or "Keystone Coup," and footage released by the...
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Stunning photos show Special Forces snipers taking tough high-angle shots way...
Summary List PlacementSpecial Forces snipers from a handful of NATO countries recently practiced taking tough, high-angle shots in what appears to be the Austrian Alps, and some of the scenes captured...
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A Green Beret recalls the brutal Thanksgiving Day mission he barely survived...
Summary List PlacementDuring the Vietnam War, the US military had a covert special-operations unit that conducted cross-border operations in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam.Composed of Army Special...
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China's fake photo of Australian soldier harming child is part of 'dirty...
Summary List PlacementA fabricated image of an Australian soldier harming a child published on a Chinese official's Twitter account on Sunday has further divided China and Australia.The doctored image...
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The first woman Green Beret faces a 'minor misdemeanor' charge over...
Summary List PlacementFive months after becoming the first female Green Beret, a National Guard soldier is facing a civilian misdemeanor charge for accidentally firing a pistol inside a Colorado...
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This long-forgotten unit was the predecessor to the Army's Delta Force
Summary List PlacementThe US Army's highly secretive counterterrorist unit, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta, is without a doubt among the best counterterrorism units in the world. But...
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7 things you didn't know about US Army Special Forces
Summary List PlacementThis story originally appeared in September 2015.Special Forces soldiers are the snake-eaters, known for slipping into enemy territory, living off the land, and then killing all...
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Here's what US snipers say they have to think about before they pull the trigger
Summary List PlacementWhat do snipers think about before they pull the trigger? There are dozens of possible considerations that go into a sniper's shot, everything from wind to an escape plan should...
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How Delta, Rangers, and the Green Berets' unique training would pay off in an...
Summary List PlacementAfter a long period of hibernation, tension in the Arctic is increasing, with military build-ups and encounters there between the US and its near-peer competitors, Russia and...
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I provide security for rich people on vacation. As a former Navy SEAL, I'm...
Summary List PlacementMike spoke anonymously due to privacy concerns. His identity has been verified by Insider. I used to move US Special Forces troops around Iraq and Afghanistan. As a Navy Seal, I...
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