Armed conflict is never easy, and there is nothing more difficult for the family of a military man than to get that dreaded phone call or visit. Despite the pain, though, one can choose to see the silver lining of witnessing a loved one go down in history as a martyr and a hero, laid [...]

In the heat of battle, soldiers share many significant and life-altering situations with their teammates and comrades. Comrades are basically the closest they have to a family out in the field. When the dust settles and people go back home to lead normal lives, comrades sometimes lose touch. This does not mean, though, that they [...]

In very much the same way that private US security firms is providing additional security to private and government organizations operating in high-risk areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan, native Afghan security organizations are proliferating in Afghanistan. These private Afghan security forces usually cater to local Afghan companies working on US-funded projects such as road [...]

If we were to compare SEALs to athletes, then the closest type of athletes they can be classified with are the athletes who engage in X-Games. When we come to think of it, it is the SEALs who are always sent to the most dangerous locations to do near impossible feats – basically what the [...]

Former Navy SEAL William Brown would like to go back to Iraq – this time around, though, he will not be bringing a gun with him. The 31-year old native of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, served with the SEALs for eight years, spending time between 2004 and 2005 in Iraq. While he is now working [...]

We have shared with you the story of Scott Helvenston. He has undoubtedly earned the admiration and respect of a lot of people, and has inspired many with his courage and heroism. This includes one of his friends, former Navy SEAL Christopher Berman. The world bore witness to the dangers that abound in the streets [...]