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Former Navy SEAL Eric Davis sat down with his long-time friend Brandon Webb for an interview. Eric is the author of the book titled “Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs Learned from Their Training and Taught to Their Sons.” As a young military parent, he was frustrated with the selection of parenting books, as many told him what to do […]

Dick Marcinko, the founder of SEAL Team 6 and author of “Rogue Warrior,” sat down with Brandon Webb for a one-on-one interview. During this portion of the interview, Dick discusses how the Navy SEALs were in high demand during the Vietnam War, as there were no jumps or free falls. He preferred to penetrate enemy lines […]

This is a rare opportunity to hear the history of the UDT/SEAL teams from a living legend like Dick Marcinko, the founder of SEAL Team 6 and author of Rogue Warrior. Brandon Webb sat down with Dick Marcinko for an exclusive interview prior to the book club event earlier this month. During this portion of his […]

I had a chance to sit down for an interview with Richard “Demo Dick” Marcinko for SOFREP when he was in town for our book club event in New York (photo gallery here) this month. It was great to get his candid take on why he joined the navy, UDT/SEAL training, combat in Vietnam, how SEAL […]

A round table discussion about a decade of conflict is discussed and the usual American Political suspects.

Jamie discusses the wild west world which exists in Somalia, the most cut throat place he has ever visited. Jamie believes that Al-Shabab is more of a profit oriented organized crime gang rather than a terrorist group. In Somalia, every day is simply about survival. The future of Somalia is still looking uncertain at this […]

James talks about the differences between the old school intelligence officers versus today’s more risk adverse approach. Technology is changing how intelligence collection is carried out, effecting everything from the case officers on the ground to the bureaucrats who issue their orders. The older generation was better at taking risks but today’s generation is better […]

Buck and Jamie details how to they flew into Kiev and joined up with a volunteer battalion as the war against Russian proxy forces began heating up. Meeting with a so-called MI6 Blackwater mercenary in Ukraine! Jamie and Buck contrast going from Syria to Ukraine and the big differences between the conflicts and personalities involved. […]

In Chisinau, Moldova as many as 40,000 people took to the streets in opposition of government corruption and overwhelming political manipulation by the nation’s oligarchs. In the midst of the chaos, some broke into the Parliament building while others committed acts of vandalism and clashed with the police. The protesters have rocked back and forth […]

James talks about the career path towards joining the Central Intelligence Agency and the application process. Some of the misconceptions about working for the CIA’s Special Activities Division. Why is empathy if the key to human intelligence gathering? What is it like meeting with a asset overseas? James and Jack talk about why this isn’t […]

Buck goes in depth talking about the ideology and beliefs of the Kurdish YPG and why arming them could be problematic. Is putting more American soldiers on the ground the answer to dealing with ISIS? What will the post-conflict environment look like? Buck complains about the FBI interrogating him all of the time since his […]

The Kiev International Exhibition Arms and Security, is an amazing demonstration of Ukrainian independence and defense capabilities. The expo showcases Ukraine’s’ own technical competence and its growing collaboration with foreign defense partners. The exhibition was initially launched in 2004, but had limited success as Ukraine was emerging onto the international stage. By 2015 the exhibition […]