General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ Flyer Wins USSOCOM ITV Contract
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has long dreamed of fielding an Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV) for their CV-22 Ospreys. With …
Special Ops
Adm. William H. McRaven Documentary From OSS Society William J. Donovan Award Dinner
A documentary video released by the OSS Society about their William J. Donovan Award Dinner honoree Adm. William H. McRaven …
Annual OSS Society Donovan Award Dinner Turns Up Who’s Who In Intelligence and Military Community
The annual OSS Society William J. Donovan Award Dinner that took place at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, …
OV-10 Bronco Was the Right Weapon for Vietnam
“The cockpit was well laid out. The airplane was easy and responsive. It was fun to fly because it was …
Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) Demonstration
In a video released by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Adm. William H. “Bill” McRaven demonstrates his and his command’s …
U-10 Helio Courier Was Unsung Hero in Vietnam
Quick. What’s a U-10?
It wasn’t the most famous war weapon of the Vietnam War, but the Helio U-10 Courier …
SOCOM Extends TALOS Technology Timeline Vision
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) representatives are extending their vision timelines for technologies to support its Tactical Assault Light Operator …
Operation Mincemeat: The Story Behind “The Man Who Never Was” in Operation Husky
On Sept. 29, 1939, British director of naval intelligence Adm. John Godfrey distributed to other intelligence chiefs the “Trout Memo.” …
The Immaculate Mission: ODA 551 in the Karbala Gap
On the fourth day of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), a small blue symbol appeared on Blue Force Tracking (BFT) system …
Operation Creek: Going to War on a River Barge
The 18 men in Operation Creek were the most unlikely ever to participate in a special operations mission – middle-aged, …