Special Operations News Update – Monday, March 1, 2021
March 1, 2021 SOF News Update 0
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Topics include ASD SO/LIC, SOF ethics, SOF history, podcasts, books, and more.
SOF News
ASD SO/LIC – Demotion in its Future? Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller had elevated the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) status within the Defense Department. Most SOF observers commented favorably on this acting by Miller – a former Green Beret. Now it appears that the Biden administration and Secretary of Defense Austin are going to reverse Millers’ decision. The defense secretary is considering lowering the special operations job back into the Pentagon’s policy shop, effectively demoting the position. Read more in “Austin eyes rolling back Trump-era policy on special operationsâ€, Politico, February 24, 2021.
Extremism in AFSOC? General Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, says that there have been cases of extremism in the AF spec ops community. (Military.com, Feb 26, 2021.)
From Cambodian Refugee to Col in SF. Varman Chhoeung doesn’t remember much of his home country or his time in a Thai refugee camp. But he knows that his new adopted country has been good for his family. Read “From refugee to decorated Army officer, Col. Varman Chhoeung now leads the Presidioâ€, Monterey County Weekly, February 27, 2021.
Special Operations News Update – Monday, March 1, 2021
