Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Jack Reed delivered opening remarks on how U.S. Special Operations Forces have been working with #Allies and #partners around the world.

#People #Win #Transform

For full testimony video and statements, visit armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re….

Congratulations to the 75th Ranger Regiment on winning the U.S. Army international competitions for Best #Sniper and Best #Mortar ! #RLTW

US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence is also hosting the 40th #Army Best Ranger Competition happening now.

USASOC #RangersLeadTheWay
#People #Win #Transform

USSOCOM Commander Gen. Bryan Fenton spoke on the demand for Special Operations Forces in #CrisisResponse and the increased requirements by combatant commands with #IntegratedDeterrence during April 10 testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee.

#People #Win #Transform

'We continue to deepen our engagement with the Military Departments and Combatant Commands in caring for our #people and in addressing shared challenges.'

- HON Chris Maier Chris Maier during April 10 testimony to the #SASC on the service secretary-like role he has for USSOCOM.

Unlocking the power of information is pivotal in today's dynamic battlefield. The DOD Strategy for Operations in the Information Environment charts a course towards modernization and integration, essential for fortified deterrence.

📑 Read the strategy: media.defense.gov/2023/Nov/17/20…

The 27 Special Operations Wing out of Cannon Air Force Base operated two MC-130J Commando II and two U-28A Draco aircraft during Ex #ArcticEdge24 , where more than 400 joint and Allied SOF deployed alongside SOCNORTH in extreme cold conditions to sharpen #SOF readiness.
#AE24 NATO Allied SOF Command (SOFCOM)

🇺🇸✈️🇭🇳 Update! Our 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers recently trained with Honduran military in La Venta, Honduras for CENTAM Guardian 24. Strengthening partnerships, enhancing interoperability, and boosting counter-threat capabilities with our Central American allies.

From the crucible of elite selection to the pinnacle of operational readiness, our #SOF men and women are the epitome of excellence.

📑 Read the Statement for Record: armed-services.senate.gov/download/maier…

In the Pacific, I have seen firsthand the tangible impact of #SOF in strengthening the resilience of our regional partners.

Working with natural partners U.S. Cyber Command , U.S. Space Command , and United States Strategic Command , SOF is well positioned to operationalize integrated deterrence.

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Jack Reed delivered opening remarks on SOF's role in the present era and the #tailored and #clandestine capabilities Special Operations Forces bring to our partner nation relationships in strategic competition. #SASC #SOF #NDS

'SOF's operations, activities, and investments in support of integrated deterrence can undermine an adversary's confidence in its capabilities, and shape its decision and risk calculus to our advantage.'

USSOCOM Commander Gen. Bryan Fenton during April 10 #SASC testimony.

.SOCAFRICA conducted a Tactical Combat Casualty Care engagement with Togolese forces in Lome, Togo, March 18-22, 2024. The partner forces shared best practices and identified future areas for collaboration.

Every adventure begins with a single step, which can lead to the potential for a long, successful career.

#USAF Lt. Col. Iveth Galvez Guzman shares her #CallToService adventure from enlisted to officer and how she's serving as the command surgeon for @us_sockor.

#WhyIServe

“Representing less than 2% of the Defense budget, #SOF provide an outsized role in the National Defense Strategy.”

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'Our #people - the competitive and comparative advantage. Your special operations attract the most talented men and women driven to solve the most complex problems in politically sensitive and contested environments.'

USSOCOM Gen. Bryan Fenton during April 10 #SASC testimony.

#SOF provide a decisive advantage for the nation as an integral part of #DOD ’s approach to integrated deterrence. We have seen an increase in the Combatant Commands' demand for SOF capabilities and our critical enablers in support of campaigning towards NDS priorities.

Live testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee with @asd_solic, #SOCOM and U.S. Cyber Command. Tune in to hear the valuable insights into the critical roles these commands play in our #NationalDefense .

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I am proud to sit alongside USSOCOM and U.S. Cyber Command at tomorrow’s #SASC hearing on the posture of #SpecialOperations and #Cyber Commands. Tune in to hear the valuable insights into the critical roles these commands play in our #NationalDefense .

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Rigorous Special Operations Forces (SOF) training dedicated to deterring threats and defending the #NATO Alliance. #SOF #TrojanFootprint24

Last month we got to train with some of our besties during #TrojanFootprint24 . NBD...just the largest Special Operations Exercise we participate in within Europe. Check it out!

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