Joint Special Operations Command

USSOCOM and the Defense Health Agency commissioned an epidemiological study to assess whether cancer rates differ between SOF personnel and non-SOF peers, in response to concerns from the SOF community.

The Bull Simons Award was first awarded in 1990. The award recognizes recipients who embody “the true spirit, values, and skills of a Special Operations warrior.” Col. Arthur “Bull” Simons, whom the award is named after, was the epitome of these attributes.

The Hall of Honor was established in 2010 and recognizes those who have served with great distinction and have demonstrated leadership and selfless service within the SOF community.

Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) seeks employees for its workforce at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.

Admiral Frank M. Bradley is a U.S. Navy SEAL officer from Eldorado, Texas, and a 1991 U.S. Naval Academy graduate who studied physics and was a varsity gymnast. He completed BUDs/SEAL Class 179 in 1992.

Lt. Gen. Sean M. Farrell is the Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. He ensures the readiness of joint special operations forces and, as directed, conducts operations worldwide.

Command Sergeant Major Andrew J. “A.J.” Krogman enlisted in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer in 1995 and later attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection. He was assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.

Lieutenant General Steve Marks assumed duties as the Vice Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Director, Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG) on March 6th, 2026.

Commander - U.S. Navy Admiral Frank M. Bradley

SOCKOR plans and conducts Special Operations in support of the Commander of United States Forces/United Nations Commander/Combined Forces Commander in armistice, crisis and war.

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