Special Forces
New Video Appears to Show Canadian Special Forces in Battle Against ISIS Near Mosul
It definitely looks like our commandos are directly in combat with the Islamic State, not just "advising."
Why Video Games Love Special Forces Heroes
These action heroes represent what both a confused public and video games makers themselves crave so desperately: absolute certainty, whatever war's complexities.
Why Video Games Love Special Forces Heroes
These action heroes represent what both a confused public and video games makers themselves crave so desperately: absolute certainty, whatever war's complexities.
Britain Sends Troops to Helmand as the Taliban Closes In
Afghan forces are desperately trying to retain control of Sangin, a district capital in Helmand province, which is on the verge of falling back into Taliban hands.
Canadian Special Forces in Firefight With Islamic State Attackers Near Mosul
The surprise attack occurred Wednesday overnight in northern Iraq. Major-General Chuck Lamarre said the IS troop strength was “significant” and likely totaled in the hundreds.
Here's What US Boots on the Ground in Syria Really Means
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter testified today to Congress about the US strategy to counter the Islamic State, opening up the possibility of Special Forces raids against targets in Syria.
Video Shows the Islamic State Prison Rescue Operation That Killed an American Soldier
The operation took place at a prison compound in the town of Hawija on Thursday that was planned by Kurdish forces with the support of American military forces, who were ultimately drawn in when the Kurds began to incur casualties.
First American Killed in Fight Against Islamic State During Hostage Rescue Operation
The secret overnight operation involved US special operations forces who rescued about 70 Kurdish hostages in northern Iraq.
This Scrapyard Contains the World’s Second-Largest Air Force
A tour of "the Boneyard," where old planes sit baking in the Arizona desert heat, waiting to be recycled or transported to US allies.
Yemeni Special Forces Rescue Eight Hostages from al Qaeda in US-backed Raid
Seven Yemeni soldiers and one other man were freed in a US-backed spec-ops raid on an al-Qaida base that killed seven of the kidnappers.
Australia Has No Problem Working with Iran to Fight the Islamic State
A 200-strong Australian special forces detachment in Iraq could find itself cooperating with Iranian counterparts — and that's fine with Australian Defense Minister David Johnston.
In Photos: Elite Soldiers Compete in a Special Forces Olympics
Special operations teams from 17 countries in the Americas converged on a Colombian military base for several days of