(DOD News) Special operations forces will remain an integral part of the nation’s solutions to top strategic problems, but they will change, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command said. At a virtual conference yesterday sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association, Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke said SOCOM is involved in three wars moving…
A One-Time Prince Who Became a SEAL Against All Odds
(Defense.gov) Remi Adeleke's incredible family story can be confused as a movie script. Being born into Nigerian royal family to losing everything and then following death of his father his remaining family moved to the Bronx. From having everything to almost having nothing to the troubled streets and life that the impoverished streets of New…
SOCOM Going All-In On Artificial Intelligence But Still Need Special Operators To Kick Down Doors
(As reported National Intelligence Magazine) Special Operations Command is gung-ho about leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities across its portfolio as it faces off against peer competitors and violent extremist organizations, according to top officials. SOCOM Commander Army Gen. Richard Clarke noted that a number of his program executive offices are keen on the…
New Website To Help Military Spouses Manage Family Financial Interests
Military spouses often are the family's chief financial officer. From managing permanent-change-of-station moves to unexpected emergencies and changes in pay, there is little doubt about the importance of understanding the unique circumstances of managing personal finances in the military life. A wordmark reading: MilSpouse Money Mission, Educate, Empower, Elevate. In recognition of military spouses and…
Kelley Brown Letter on Behalf of Adam Brown Legacy Foundation
Greetings! Here is a letter to you from Kelley Brown-the widow of "FEARLESS" Navy SEAL Adam Brown. Please feel free to forward it and share it widely. (Eric Blehm) Dear everyone! I just wanted to thank you for the thousands of letters ya'll have written to me and the entire Brown family after reading FEARLESS-the…
East Coast Navy Exchange Takes COVID-19 Precautions
Virginia Beach, VA (NNS) -- Beginning May 1, all Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) civilian and military personnel and its affiliated contractors began receiving a health screening and temperature check prior to working in any facility which includes Navy Lodges and NEX retail stores worldwide. “Our NEXCOM team of 14,000 strong continues to support our…
Defense Secretary Discusses Operations Pandemic Effects
May 4, 2020 DOD News - Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discussed the immediate operations against COVID-19 and the second order of effects the pandemic will have on the U.S. military during a Brookings Institution webinar. The secretary gave Brookings senior fellow Michael O'Hanlon an overview of the DOD's actions during the pandemic during…
US Naval Special Forces Operations Q&A
Reprinted from US Naval Special Forces Operations Chapter 4 Base in Coronado, California, and is the Naval component to the United States Special Operations Command (see Figure 4-1). The mission of Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command (COMNAVSPECWARCOM) is to prepare Naval Special Warfare forces to carry out assigned missions and to develop maritime special operations…
BUD/S Restarts Following COVID-19 As Only Easy Day Was Truly Yesterday
CORONADO, Calif. (May 5, 2020) NSW Center restarted paused portions of its SEAL and Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman (SWCC) selection-and-assessment training following careful planning that included implementing COVID-19 mitigation efforts based on CDC recommendations and Department of Defense medical guidance. As part of these measures, students will wear facemasks when not physically training and utilize…
Assistant Secretary of Defense For Public Affairs Updates Latest COVID-19 Efforts
ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JONATHAN RATH HOFFMAN: All right, good morning. Thank you for being here today. And thank you, everybody, for calling in, if you're on the phone. I want to begin with providing you an update on our latest efforts in the fight against COVID-19. Yesterday, after successfully supporting the hardest-hit…
