US special operations forces are special — but they're not 'elite'

Learn more about BI Prime View online           Military Select           US special operations forces are special — but they're not 'elite'   Hailing special operators as "elite" misunderstands their role and could undermine their effectiveness, writes Lt. Col. Stewart "PR" Parker.   READ MORE           US soldier praised for his heroism during a mass shooting was found dead at Fort Bliss   The 23-year-old soldier emerged a hero after a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas in August. He received the Army Commendation Medal for his actions.   READ MORE           China's military has resumed drills as the US military grapples with the coronavirus   In pictures published by state-media outlet PLA Daily, Chinese military officers were shown conducting drills while not wearing masks.   READ MORE             America's rivals and adversaries are creating some headaches for the US military as it battles the coronavirus   "Our adversaries are not standing down," Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Thursday, stressing the need to maintain readiness.   READ MORE           8 ways the coronavirus is more dangerous for veterans   One of the communities hit hardest by the coronavirus is US military veterans, who are more susceptible to the health and economic risks it poses.   READ MORE           The US Navy is leaving a carrier strike group at sea to keep sailors from catching the coronavirus   The Harry S. Truman CSG is done with its deployment, but it isn't returning home yet due to concerns over the continued spread of the coronavirus.   READ MORE           The head of Air Force Global Strike Command wants to make US bombers even more lethal   Even with reductions coming to the bomber fleet, there are ways to make the remaining aircraft more effective, Gen. Timothy Ray says.   READ MORE           Was this email forwarded to you? SUBSCRIBE NOW     You received this email because you signed up to this Business Insider newsletter using the email: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   Email preferences Unsubscribe TERMS OF SERVICE PRIVACY POLICY 1 Liberty Plaza, 8th Floor. New York, NY 10006