7/2/2023 0 Comments Spec ops beards![]() A report by the Government Accountability Office states that women are victims of gender discrimination in the SOF community. “Congress Should Mandate Human Rights Vetting for Partner Forces: The Case for Closing the Section 127E Loophole”, Irregular Warfare Initiative, March 9, 2023. Currently the DoD Leahy Law does not apply to ‘127 echo’. There are some members of Congress that want to see human rights vetting required for security assistance provided by US special operations forces under Section 127e of Title 10, US Code. “USSOCOM’s AFSOC Updates on the MC-130J Floatplane’s Status”, Naval News, March 9, 2023. The program is progressing and once in place will offer the SOF community greater flexibility in mobility and tactics. USSOCOM is continuing to look at options for a MC-130J Amphibious Capability (MAC). But quit wasting our time on something that doesn’t have anything to do with kicking the enemy’s ass.” SEA Ramon Colon-Lopez, March 8, 2023 “If you want to look cute with your skinny jeans and your beard, by all means, do it someplace else. Others Aren’t So Sure”, Air and Space Forces, March 10, 2023. “Want to Grow a Beard? Not in My Military, Says Colon-Lopez. The ‘operator look’ – beard, baseball cap, Nine Line t-shirts – became a badge of pride in Afghanistan for SOF personnel. The DoD’s senior enlisted service member has come out strongly against beards in the military. “The top Spec Ops general on Fort Bragg crime”, Army Times, March 14, 2023.īeards Are Not Needed. He was asked about reports of suicides, murders, overdoses, drug trafficking, and numerous arrests involving SOF personnel at FBNC. Bryan Fenton, was quizzed by a North Carolina Senator during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 7th about crime cases at Fort Bragg. “Air Commandos co-host SAWS, champion transformation and partnerships”, Air Force Special Operations Command, March 3, 2023.įenton on FBNC Crime. The Air Force Special Operations Command and the Global SOF Foundation co-hosted the annual Special Air Warfare Symposium and exposition in Fort Walton Beach, Florida from February 28 to March 2, 2023. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan Lavin, 30 January 2023)ĭo you receive our daily newsletter? If not, you can sign up here and enjoy it five (almost) days a week with your morning coffee (or afternoon tea depending on where in the world you are). NSWCEN provides initial assessment and selection and subsequent advanced training to the Sailors who make up the Navy’s SEAL and Special Boat communities. Navy Special Warfare combat-craft crewman candidates in class 125 participate in “The Tour” during first phase of Basic Crewman Selection (BCS) training on 30 January 2023. ![]() Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. ![]()
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