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Iran did more than fire a missile on June 19th—they sent a message in shrapnel, aimed squarely at civilians, and dared the world to look the other way.

When it comes to leading the most elite warriors in America’s arsenal, Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Krogman is doing more than stepping up—he’s been preparing for this position his entire career.

Established on June 19, 1952 under the leadership of Colonel Aaron Bank, the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) marked the beginning of the Green Berets’ distinguished service.

Israel hits Iran’s reactor, Iran strikes hospital; Russia slams Kyiv, US eyes Iran, Taiwan vets spies—June 19’s global flashpoints.

Israel pounds Tehran, Russia hits Kyiv, and Taiwan tests its first sub. Welcome to Wednesday’s evening brief, June 18, 2025.

The MOP wasn’t built to send messages or win hearts—it was built to turn fortified mountains into smoking craters when talking stops working.

Under Saddam, theft wasn’t a crime—it was the national business model, sanctified by fear, filmed for posterity, and sold back to the people like a bad memory on repeat.

Khamenei’s threats land with all the force of a wet firecracker—loud, smoky, and ultimately harmless to anyone not standing in the puddle.

When a President federalizes the National Guard without a governor’s consent, it’s not a show of strength—it’s a gamble with the fragile balance between state authority and federal overreach.

Stay informed with SOFREP’s Morning Brief for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, featuring the latest developments in defense and global affairs.

Trump demands Iran’s unconditional surrender, OpenAI wins Pentagon AI deal, and more. Welcome to Tuesday’s evening brief, June 17, 2025.

You don’t surge tankers, raise force protection levels, and send the Marines east unless somebody, somewhere, just greenlit the next chapter.