NEWS: USSOCOM Changing Operational Demands Requires Acquisition Changes defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

Gen. Bryan Fenton answered questions about the role of SOF prior to conflict and the increased global demand for deterrence capabilities during HASC testimony on April 9, 2025. ♠️ Options for Allies and partners ♠️ Dilemmas for adversaries ♠️ High-value proposition in deterrence

“We are America’s irregular warfare experts. We deter war by altering our adversaries’ decisions below the threshold of conflict … and we stand ready to prevail if deterrence fails." - Gen. Bryan Fenton during HASC testimony April 9, 2025, on increased demand for special ops.

#MonthOfTheMilitaryChild is celebrated each April to honor over 1.6 million children for their service, commitment, and sacrifice. Featured resources, guides, articles, and products the Department of Defense 🇺🇸 has available for military families can be found at defense.gov/Spotlights/Mon….

If you're attending SOF Week, stop by booths #2510 and #2512 to meet the team! Are you interested in a more in-depth overview of SOFWERX? Our Director, Leslie Babich, will provide an Introduction to SOFWERX on Monday, May 5th, at 11 am in the JW Marriott: Tampa Bay Ballroom.

“Time is our most precious commodity.” SOF Acquisition Executive Melissa Johnson explains how U.S. SOCOM delivers what operators need — sooner than they need it. 🎧 New #SOFcast episode out wherever you get your podcasts. #MissionReady #QuietProfessionals SOFWERX #Leadership

SOF Week in Tampa is one way SOCOM works to link the global special operations community. 2025's premier SOF event features over 60 partner nations, U.S. and partner leaders, over 800 companies, and 40-plus NFEs aimed to more closely knit this network behind a shared purpose.

Today at SOF Week, our Director Leslie Babich gave an introduction to SOFWERX. This presentation showed conference attendees how to get involved and help address the challenging problems facing our warfighters. SOF Week is the single most important opportunity for SOFWERX to

“We shapeshift to solve the boss’s problem—whatever it is.” U.S. SOCOM Gen. Bryan Fenton on why SOF is the most agile, adaptable force on the planet. “If you’ve been in SOF, no explanation needed. If you haven’t… maybe no explanation will do.” 🎧 #SOFcast S6/E1 out now.

Got a solution? SOCOM wants to hear it. Acquisition Executive Melissa Johnson explains how small businesses can connect, collaborate, and help solve today’s toughest operational challenges. 🎧 New #SOFcast episode out now. SOFWERX #Innovation #SmallBusiness #QuietProfessionals

SOF Week is back in Tampa! We’re a proud military town, so I’m honored to proclaim May 5-8 as 2025 Special Operations Forces Week in the City of Tampa. 🇺🇸 I thank all of our military service men and women for their dedication to our country.

"America's elite warriors, our special operations forces, are doing vital work in support of our national security. They are doing this day in and day out, around the world and around the clock." - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth during his #SOFWeek 2025 keynote. #WarriorEthos #Deterrence

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Yesterday, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jamie Sands, commander of NSW, testified to the Texas State Legislature in support of awarding the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to SO1 Nathan Gage Ingram. They voted to bestow this highest recognition upon the fallen SEAL. nsw.navy.mil/PRESS-ROOM/New…

Six branches. One unwavering mission: to protect and defend the United States of America. This #ArmedForcesDay, we honor the courage, commitment and sacrifice of all who serve our great nation.

We will be in Washington, D.C. next week for the Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP AI+ Expo from June 2-4. Stop by booth #820 to meet the team and get involved! #SCSPAIExpo2025

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day! Veterans bring leadership, resilience, and a mission-first mindset to every workplace. At SOFWERX, we’re proud to support and collaborate with these talented professionals who continue to serve through innovation and discovery. If you’re

Today, on Buffalo Soldiers Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and unshakable spirit of the African American men who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War, known as the Buffalo Soldiers.

Assessment is an ongoing event. The eight best squads from across USASOC have made it through day 1. The journey continues. Follow us. #SinePari

Lights Out 🔦 Day or night, Air Commandos deliver. Through exercises like #EmeraldWarrior, Air Force Special Operations Command sharpens the edge of special operations training for the toughest conditions to stay ready, relevant, and lethal. #EW25 | #DLE2025 | #QuietProfessionals | #AFSOC |