SOF Daily Update - 18 February, 2011
Army Special Operations grows
Army special operations forces have doubled since 9/11. However, their operational tempo is increasing.
http://www.sofmag.com/army-special-ops-continues-grow-increase-optempo
Grassley Demands Answers from Holder
Senator Charles Grassley is demanding answers from the Department of Justice regarding the flawed Project Gunrunner investigation.
http://www.sofmag.com/senator-grassley-fires-another-salvo-project-gunwa...
Iron Fist Weapons Demonstration
Video of a weapons demonstration during Exercise Iron Fist, involving Marines and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces.
http://www.sofmag.com/exercise-iron-fist-weapons-demonstration
Journalists Jailed in Turkey
The Turkish government has jailed three journalists accused of being part of a plot to overthrow the government. According to a report by VOANews.com, no specific charges have been released.
Illegal Immigrants Charged
Two illegal immigrants are facing federal firearms charges stemming from an alleged gunrunning operation.
http://www.sofmag.com/illegal-immigrants-charged-gunrunning
HIG Leader Caught!
Another leader of Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin was captured in an operation in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan





