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

The Crazy Story Of A Marine Locked In Hand-To-Hand Combat 3

Clifford Wooldridge: Marine killed enemy combatant in hand-to-hand combat

In the world of Marines, the name of Clifford Wooldridge refers to the story and extraordinary things that occurred on June 18, 2010, when young Marine Wooldridge was part of the convoy

12 years ago

Veterans

Irish Army Ranger Wing (ARW) brandishing their weapon and Avon tactical mask

Irish Army Ranger Wing (ARW): Our commitment to our promise

Irish Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is the special unit in the Irish Defence Forces. The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is Ireland’s hostage rescue unit and they are closely related to the specialized Irish Emergency Response Unit (ERU). Sciathán

12 years ago

Tier 2

The Royal Irish Rangers

The Royal Irish Rangers, an elite unit of the British army, came into being on 1 July 1968 through the amalgamation of the three remaining Irish infantry regiments of the British Army: The Royal Inniskilling

12 years ago

Tier 3

The Evolution of ACAB and 1312 as a Catchphrase

ACAB and 1312 are acronyms, and catchphrases often used to oppose unethical police behavior. These terms are frequently found in graffiti, tattoos, and other graphic imagery as a means of protest. While

12 years ago

History

Interview with Christopher Mark Heben former Navy SEAL operator

Chris Heben former Navy SEAL operator talks about his life

Christopher McKinley, formerly known as Chris Heben (full name: Christopher Mark Heben), is a controversial former US Navy SEAL. Once upon a time described as a dedicated father, entrepreneur, public speaker, television personality, actor,

12 years ago

Global Conflicts

United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance (FORECON)

USMC Force Reconnaissance (FORECON): Celer, Silens, Mortalis

Often abbreviated as Force Recon or even FORECON, the US Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance special operations, among the top U.S. special forces teams, provide some aspects regarding military intelligence to the command

12 years ago

Tier 2

USMC ANGLICO

The US Marine Corps ANGLICO (USMC ANGLICO) offer fire support and act as air/naval gunfire liaison companies of the United States Marine Corps. Their official name is Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO). In combination

12 years ago

Tier 3

French Army Special Forces Brigade

The French Army Special Forces Brigade, relatively unknown to the wide public is one of the top special forces in the world. They are based in Pau, Pyrenees-Atlantiques France and they were first activated

12 years ago

Tier 3

Most Elite Special Operation Units in the US Military, a TOP TEN

Ranking the Top Tier of US Special Forces

Compiling a list featuring the most elite special forces in the United States military (Army, Navy, and Air Force) was a complex process requiring consideration of various elements. We evaluated their publicly

12 years ago

Toplist

Operation Neptune Spear: The Killing of Osama bin Laden

The now-famous Operation Neptune Spear was one of the most outstanding military operations in America’s history and the history of the special forces branch. U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 made it clear Geronimo

12 years ago

Missions

EKO Cobra is Austrian prime counter-terrorist unit

EKO Cobra: A prime tactical unit of the Austrian police

The Einsatzkommando Cobra (EKO Cobra) is an elite special unit of the Austrian police. They were formerly known as GEK (Gendarmerieeinsatzkommando), and they were formed in 1978, primarily as a response to

12 years ago

SWAT

Mistaravim (YAMAS) operative on undercover mission

IDF Mistaravim (YAMAS)

Little is known about one of the most secret units of Israeli Defense Forces and Israeli Border Police called Mistaravim. Mistaravim is a secretive unit that uses disguise and surprise as its

12 years ago

Tier 2

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