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A Story of the Brotherhood of Arms: Lt. Tommy Norris and PO Mike Thornton
Vietnam, October 1972. The North Vietnamese Nguyen Hue Campaign, called by the Americans the Easter Offensive, was over. Though it had failed in achieving its strategic goal of conquering South Vietnam, the North ...more »
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Combat-wounded SEALs Climb Mount Rainier
During the early morning hours of July 9, 2010, a team of four disabled patriots – wounded in battle, tethered by friendship and on a mission of inspiration – began a five-day ascent ...more »
History
SOCOM History Part 3: 1989-2001
On a cool October day in 1989, a composite Special Forces (SF) A Team from the 10th Special Forces Group confidently opened a long, in-depth briefing of U.S. Army Special Forces capabilities before ...more »
History
The Battle for Capitol Hill: SOCOM History, Part 2
Just over 20 years ago, a battle for the future of the U.S. military was fought on the banks of the Potomac River. Upon this battle depended the future of the American armed ...more »
History
From World War II to Nunn-Cohen: SOCOM History Part 1
The 45 years between America’s entry into World War II and the signing into law of the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 were ones of astonishing growth, decline, resurgence, and ...more »
Spec Ops Headlines
September 4th, 2010
- AFSOC commander receives The Order of the Sword nomination
- Night Stalkers recognized for combat actions and garrison safety
- Conference room dedicated in honor of gunship pioneer
- Post 9/11 Stop Loss Airmen may receive special pay
- AFSOC CASEVAC: training for "Care under fire"
- "Bulletproof Mind" presenter talks about warrior spirit
- 2010 Air Commandos Hall of Fame selectees released
Upcoming Events
- Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course
September 13th, 2010
- 13th Annual Systems Engineering Conference
October 15th, 2010
- Special Operations Forces Symposium & Expo
November 2nd, 2010
- CMMI 10th Annual Technology Conference and User Group
November 15th, 2010
- 14th Annual Small Business Conference
November 17th, 2010
- 46th AAS: Gun & Missile Systems Exhibit
April 11th, 2011
- 2011 Environment, Energy & Sustainability Exhibition
May 9th, 2011
- 26th International Ballistics Symposium & Exhibition
September 12th, 2011
- 2012 Environment, Energy & Sustainability Exhibition
May 21st, 2012
- 2012 Environment, Energy & Sustainability Exhibition
June 10th, 2013






