Facing ‘fusion of foes,’ special ops leaders envision ‘SOF renaissance’

Facing ‘fusion of foes,’ special ops leaders envision ‘SOF renaissance’

"In an era where technological advancement is rapidly changing, the character of war and threats are covering globally, our eight decades of experience has tailor-made SOF for strategic competition's return,” USSOCOM chief Gen. Bryan Fenton said in his keynote address at SOF Week.

Nation's Leaders Turning More to Special Ops

MAY 7, 2025 – The role of special operations forces in global conflicts has steadily increased amid what the U.S. Special Operations Command’s top leader called the most complex security environment the United States has faced in decades. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, Socom commander, discussed the current and future role of special operations forces while delivering keynote remarks today at the start of Special Operations Forces Week 2025 in Tampa…

Nation's Leaders Turning More to Special Ops in Volatile Environment

The role of special operations forces in global conflicts has steadily increased amid what the U.S. Special Operations Command’s top leader called the most complex security environment the United States has faced in decades. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, Socom commander, discussed the current and future role of special operations forces while delivering keynote remarks on Tuesday at the start of Special Operations Forces Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida…