Eric Sof

Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.

Tribute graphic honoring Technical Sergeant John William Brown, featuring his portrait, military insignia, and commemorative text.

Tech Sgt. John W. Brown – Pararescueman, Gentleman, and Hero of Extortion 17

In the world of special operations, some warriors earn their place in history not only through skill but through the selfless way they live and die. Technical Sergeant John W. Brown was

5 months ago

by Eric Sof

M17 is new modular assault rifle (AR) from Zastava Arms

Serbia’s Zastava Arms has developed a new gas-operated modular assault rifle (AR), that has been designated as the M17, that the company said is currently at Technology Readiness Level 6. The new

6 years ago

Rifles

APC Despot - 4x4 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle

TRB DESPOT: Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The TRB DESPOT is a versatile and heavily-armored vehicle with a 4×4 drive system. It serves as a mine-resistant and ambush-protected vehicle, currently used by the Republic of Srpska’s entity in Bosnia

6 years ago

APC

Navy SEAL freed Dilip Joseph from his Taliban captors in Afghanistan

Navy SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU) operators rescued Dilip Joseph from his Taliban captors in Afghanistan shortly after midnight on December 9, 2012. On February 29, 2016. President Obama awarded Chief Special Warfare

6 years ago

Missions

The story about a former legionnaire who was convicted for the assassinations of Prime Minister and President of his country

Milorad “Legija” Ulemek was born 15 March 1968 also known as Milorad Lukovic is former French foreign Legion paratrooper, a former commander of the Serbian secret police special unit, the Special Operations

6 years ago

History

Navy SEAL Mike Day was shot 27 times and survived to tell the story

Navy SEAL Sr. Chief Mike Day had never been shot before, but that changed dramatically one night in April 2007. He survived, but that night changed his life permanently. Firefight with al-Qaeda

6 years ago

Community

For those I love, I will sacrifice iconic photo from the MEDEVAC helicopter

PFC. Kyle Hockenberry: For Those I love I will sacrifice

Tattoo inscription For Those I love I will sacrifice has become an icon of the one generation. The story of Private First Class Kyle Hockenberry and his tattoo has become a story

6 years ago

Community

Adam Brown: The life and legacy of fearless Navy SEAL

Adam Lee Brown was a decorated United States Navy SEAL who devoted his life to serving his nation with distinction. As a SEAL Team 6 member, Brown was renowned for his bravery,

6 years ago

Veterans

Albanian RENEA Chooses EnGarde Body Armor

For the third time, Albania has chosen EnGarde to supply RENEA, their elite anti-terrorist team, with advanced tactical gear, including EnGarde Body Armor. The Department of Neutralization of Armed Elements, commonly known

7 years ago

Defense

SEAL Team 6: The Rescue of Jessica Buchanan and Dane Poul Thisted

The rescue of Jessica Buchanan and Dane Poul Thisted was a perfect hostage rescue operation performed by the U.S. Navy most elite unit. In the shady world of Special Operations Forces, missions

7 years ago

Missions

Rescue of Singapore Airlines flight SQ 117 over in 30 secs flat

Fred Cheong, 55, has done a lot more than the average person across two starkly different lives. The Special Forces commando graduated from the excruciating US Navy SEAL course, stormed a hijacked

7 years ago

Missions

How much ammo does a soldier carry into battle?

The U.S. Military’s Crazy New Assault Rifle Could Tear Through Body Armor

The Army claims its new assault rifle will unleash a hailstorm of specially-designed shells with as much chamber pressure as a battle tank to tear through even the most advanced body armor

7 years ago

Defense

A silhouette of a flight engineer manning an M240 machine gun on the ramp of a CH-47D Chinook in eastern Afghanistan

Sig Sauer Unveils the .338 Norma Magnum Lightweight Machine Gun

Sig Sauer showcased its newly unveiled .338 Norma Magnum Lightweight Machine Gun (SLMG) at the annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) last month. In addition to the .338 caliber,

7 years ago

Guns

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