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[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

Remembering the Heroes of D-Day

At the Normandy American Cemetery, we honored the heroes of D-Day with a wreath-laying ceremony 🇺🇸 We remember the courage of those who paved the way for today’s special operations forces and the strong bonds formed in 1944. The courage and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation continues to guide us and strengthen our partnerships. ♠️

#DDay82 #SOF #LegacyOfCourage #RememberTheFallen

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

A Legacy of Unity and Courage

At the French Resistance Monument in Normandy, ADM Bradley reflected on the enduring bonds between our nations and the extraordinary bravery of those who fought for freedom 🇺🇸🇫🇷. “The United States exists today because France answered the call of an American resistance 250 years ago. In 1944, we returned to answer theirs.” The spirit of the Resistance continues to inspire our Alliance and our commitment to peace, democracy, and shared values 🌎♠️

#DDay82 #LegacyOfCourage #Freedom250 #AllianceStrong

[U.S. Army Special Operations Command @USASOCNews]

If you wait till your ready you’ll never go.

The grass is greener on the other side.

Stop Waiting, join us.

We protect the nation.

Without Fear.

Without Fail.

Without Equal.

[SOCSOUTH @SOCSOUTH]

📍🇭🇳

Green Berets assigned to 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) trained with Honduras’ Primer Batallón de Fuerzas Especiales during a comprehensive Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET), sharpening critical skills from Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and communications to combat marksmanship and close quarters battle tactics.

The training culminated in stress shoots, small unit tactics, mission planning, and a final exercise designed to test every skill learned along the way. More than tactics, the training strengthened trust, interoperability, and the bond between partner forces committed to facing tomorrow’s challenges together.

📸 U.S. Army photos by 1st Lt. Sarah B. Morgan

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

SOF Week 2026 by the Numbers ♠️

What an incredible week. Thank you to all the attendees, speakers, exhibitors, participating countries, and mission partners who made it possible to bring the global Special Operations community together in Tampa. Across every engagement, panel, demonstration, and even our inaugural prayer gathering, the focus remained on strengthening readiness, advancing capability, and supporting the Warfighter while reinforcing the unity behind the mission.

The numbers tell the story, but the impact goes far beyond them.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

May we always live worthy of their sacrifice, honor their memory, and never forget the brave Americans who paid the ultimate price.

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

To read the article: https://t.co/SXhPRXe2Nr

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

Excellence was recognized and legacy was honored 🏆

U.S. SOCOM hosted its annual awards ceremony during #SOFWeek2026 with SEAC (Ret.) Ramón Colón-López as keynote speaker.

The Bull Simons Award was presented to Captain (Ret.) Frank K. Butler, honoring those who embody the spirit, values, and skills of the Special Operations Warrior.

The Service Member of the Year was awarded to a MARSOC Raider after 13 elite competitors from across the SOF community completed four days of demanding challenges including ruck marches, weapons handling, tactical navigation, and combat medicine.

Congratulations to all who were recognized. Keep pushing forward and keep the tip of the spear sharp. ♠️

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

🎂 Happy birthday AFSOC!

For the past 36 years, Air Force Special Operations Command has played a pivotal role in advancing specialized airpower across the world’s most demanding environments. Showcasing the adaptability, precision, readiness, and lethality that define the Air Commando legacy. We are thankful for all you do to keep the tip of the spear sharp. ♠️

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

SOF Week 2026 Keynote: Guiding Special Operations Forward

ASW(SO/LIC) Honorable Derrick Anderson shares a vision for a modern SOF enterprise. One that thrives on connection, adapts to a rapidly changing world, and delivers decisive effects across every domain. By empowering people, fostering innovation, advancing agile policies, building strong partnerships, and ensuring prudent stewardship, SOF is positioned to create asymmetric advantages and multi-domain impact. Together with industry, government, and global allies, the community is committed to meeting today’s complex threats and shaping a resilient, ready force for the future.

#SOFWeek2026 #SpecialOperations #ASW

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

Panel 4: Optimizing the Human Weapon System ♠️

This discussion brought together leaders from across the SOF Enterprise to examine how the modern battlefield demands a more integrated and data-driven approach to human performance. As warfare becomes increasingly cognitive and hyper-connected, the panel emphasized that humans remain more important than hardware in maintaining operational advantage.

The conversation explored proactive strategies to optimize the human weapon system — enhancing operator readiness, resilience, and peak performance while also recognizing the critical role of the family unit that sustains the force behind the mission.

Panelists: Mr. Carlton Griffin (Principal Deputy ASW SO/LIC), Major General (Ret.) Clay Hutmacher (Advisor, Prime Technologies), Colonel Amanda Robbins (USSOCOM Command Psychologist, Ms. Amy Elizardo, M.Ed (Senior Advisor, Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), Mr. Tyler Van Hook (Chief Strategy Officer, Kognitiv Edge)

#SOFWeek2026 #USSOCOM #SpecialOperations 🎯🇺🇸

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

Capabilities Demonstration 🚁🚤

“Battle in the Bay,” hit @CityofTampa with a full-spectrum display of special operations power across sea, air, and land.
Ten allied nations came together in a synchronized, high-tempo operational showcase. Rotary-wing aircraft carved through the skies while unmanned systems and special operations craft-riverine cut across the water in coordinated execution.
From horizon to waterfront, SOF showcased speed, precision, and interoperability. Proving what it takes to be the tip of the spear ♠️

#SOFWeek2026 #CAPEDEMO

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

Snapshots of the Day 📸

♠️ Panels throughout the day explored the power of global SOF partnerships and the evolving role of lethal AI and autonomous systems in maintaining the asymmetric edge in modern conflict.

♠️ The Cape Demo brought high-speed SOF capabilities and joint-force precision to the Tampa waterfront.

♠️ SWEAT delivered a high-energy test of endurance, teamwork, and grit—showcasing the resilience and readiness of the Special Operations community.

♠️ Opportunities to engage in meaningful connections with industry partners, military leaders, and innovators.

#SOFWeek2026 #Recap #WinPeopleTransform

[SOCSOUTH @SOCSOUTH]

📍 Tampa, Florida #SOFWeek2026, Gen. Francis L. Donovan and U.S. Special Operations Command South convened a Western Hemisphere discussion with special operations leaders and partners from Brazil, Peru, Jamaica, El Salvador, Paraguay, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guyana, Panama, and Colombia to strengthen regional cooperation and address shared security challenges across the AOR.

Leveraging his extensive background in reconnaissance and special operations leadership, Donovan engaged directly with partner nation SOF leaders to exchange perspectives, listen to regional concerns, and discuss collaborative approaches to addressing evolving threats across the hemisphere.

#SOFWeek #USSOUTHCOM #SOCSOUTH #SpecialOperations #Partnerships #WesternHemisphere #Interoperability #SecurityCooperation

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

Panel 3: The Asymmetric Edge: Lethal AI & Autonomy in Special Operations ♠️

This session brought together Department of War leadership and industry partners to discuss the integration of AI and autonomous systems into the Special Operations enterprise. Their panel  focused on scaling autonomous capabilities, strengthening the defense industrial base, and leveraging data as a decisive weapon system in modern conflict.

From research and engineering to strategic investment in supply chains, the discussion highlighted how the U.S. continues to compete and lead in the era of software-defined warfare.

Panelists: Ms. Lauren Bedula (Managing Director, Beacon Global Strategies), The Honorable Emil Michael (Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering and Chief Technology Officer), Ms. Tara Murphy Dougherty (CEO, Govini), Mr. Peter Tague (Managing Partner, US Innovative Technology)

#SOFWeek2026 #AI #AutonomousSystems #DefenseInnovation 🤖⚡️