Smithsonian Magazine

After a Tragedy in 2002, Special Forces Soldiers Learned That Armed Drones Are a Combat Necessity

Why the Predator is here to stay. Richard Whittle The Afghan Special Security Force, advised by U.S. Special Forces, prepares to load an MH-47 Chinook in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province. Helicopters ...
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A small win for Afghan women who helped special operations forces

There are many Afghan allies whose heroism saved American lives and enabled U.S. successes over nearly two decades of war. Among them is a small group of women from the Female Tactical Platoon.
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Special Operations on Motorcycles in Afghanistan

Editor’s Note: As the world marks the 4th anniversary of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, this story remains a reminder of the ingenuity and adaptability of American special operators in the ...
The New York Times

Five Takeaways About the Culture of Lawlessness in the U.S. Special Forces

Until now, many of the troubling events that took place during the war in Afghanistan have been shrouded in secrecy. Green Berets training support staff at Camp Mackall in North Carolina in May.Credit ...