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

Special Boat Service (SBS): By Strength and Guile

Special Boat Service (SBS) is one of those units that you are probably heard about but still don’t know much about. In the world of special operations forces, they are considered one

9 years ago

Tier 1

Nationella Insatsstyrkan operators during an intervention at the Libyan embassy in Stockholm in 2011

Nationella Insatsstyrkan: A Sweden’s prime counter-terrorism unit

Nationella Insatsstyrkan (NI) is Swedish National Task Force formerly known as ONI (Ordningspolisens Nationella Insatsstyrka). The unit was formed in 1991 and quickly distinguished itself as Sweden’s primary counter-terrorism unit. Still, although

9 years ago

SWAT

The world’s longest confirmed sniper kill shots

Vyacheslav Kovalskiy, the Ukrainian sniper, has surpassed the official longest confirmed sniper kill record, previously held by a JTF2 sniper who hit the target from a distance of 3,540 meters (3,871 yards).

9 years ago

History

The most advanced sniper rifles in the world

The most advanced sniper rifles in the world are always been a great addition to any special operations forces team. They also have been my weapon of choice. In modern warfare, they

9 years ago

Toplist

Green Beret as POW in Vietnam James Nicholas Rowe

Green Beret survived 5 years as POW and escaped thanks to his beard

James N. Rowe was a US Army Special Forces soldier and was one of the first prisoners of war during Vietnam. He was captured by Viet Cong soldiers in 1963 and spent

9 years ago

Veterans

Roger Staubach: The American football star who fought in Vietnam

Roger Staubach is a former American football player and a famous veteran who served in Vietnam. He has been better known by his nicknames Captain America and Captain Comeback. He paused his

9 years ago

Veterans

From Professional Athlete to American Icon

Patrick Tillman was a gifted and accomplished American football player who gave up his life for the benefit of his nation. Tillman, a professional footballer and an Army Ranger, lost his life

9 years ago

Veterans

Pat Tillman one of notable professional athletes who served in the US military

Most notable athletes who served in the US military

American history is full of examples of notable athletes who served in the US military. So far, were hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who fought for our country. This list represents famous

9 years ago

Toplist

Advanced Individual Combat Weapon (AICW): Australia’s modular weapon system

The Advanced Individual Combat Weapon (AICW) was a joint development of the Australian DSTO (Government-operated Defense Science and Technology Organization) and private companies Metal Storm and Tenix Defense. This development has been

9 years ago

Toplist

Chris Kyle Navy Seal Sniper dubbed as Devil of Ramadi, the Legend and the Myth

Most famous Navy SEALs through history

This so-called SEALs Hall of Fame represents the list of the most famous Navy SEALs publicly known and whose contributions were remarkable. Those who become very popular and well-known in society are

9 years ago

Toplist

Green berets conduct training at shooting range

The list of most famous Green Berets through history

The list of most famous Green Berets through modern history who served and fought to defend American interests is featured in our Green Berets Hall of Fame. Throughout modern American history, the

9 years ago

Toplist

Steyr SSG 69: A legendary bolt-action sniper rifle

Steyr SSG 69 is a sniper rifle produced by Steyr-Mannlicher, and it is chambered for the 7.62×51 NATO cartridge (also known as the .308Win). I have previously commented upon the recent rise

9 years ago

Sniper Rifles

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