Special Operations News Update 20190715

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Special Operations News Update 20190715

July 15, 2019 SOF News Update 0


Current news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and conflicts from around the world. Read about the Army’s new audiobooks, SOF in Eastern Europe, 1st SFGA Group busy in Pacific, CoC ceremonies, “Stop the boat”, Royal Lao Army (72-75), and more.
SOF News

U.S. SOF in Eastern Europe. The U.S. is conducting “Secretive, behind-the-lines mission rehearsals and other operations by 1,400 American and allied commandos to combat shifting Russian threats”. Eric Schmitt provides us with a revealing glimpse of special operations training missions in the Baltic States and Eastern Europe. Read “American Commandos Gear Up for New Shadow War With Russia”, The New York Times, July 12, 2019.

1st SFGA Busy in Pacific Region. The 1st Special Forces Group has been busy in the IndoPacific area of the world. Read more in “Looking for friends: Green Berets are busy in China’s backyard”, Army Times, July 12, 2019. See also “Relationship with allies key to maintaining competitive edge, says SF commander”, Army.mil, July 12, 2019.

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