The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting its annual Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week in Tampa, Florida, and has been conducting military exercises in front of spectators since Tuesday's rehearsal.
In a small-scale demonstration, military personnel from 10 countries demonstrated the capabilities of some of the best technology available to military personnel overseas.
“It's about showing the capabilities of the USSOF to the local community and to those who want it,” Army Warrant Officer Josh Beatty told FOX News Digital. Beatty served in the U.S. military for 24 years, and the demonstrations were also livestreamed, he said.
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SOF Week is an annual gathering of military personnel to introduce new tactical equipment and technology to various branches of the military. (Gabriele Regalbuto)
“We demonstrated members of all SOF organizations within the Department of Defense, and then many partner nations joined us to highlight how we work with partners around the world. ,” he said.
Swedish and U.S. SEALs teamed up to test the use of tactical submersible vehicles in front of local residents in downtown Tampa. In addition to Sweden, servicemen and military personnel from Chile, the Dominican Republic, Slovenia and other countries gathered this week to showcase their special operations and tactical military proficiency.
“USSOF is looking for international participants,” Beatty said. “They were here and we did some training with them to make sure everyone was on the same page and it looked good there.”
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Beatty said training ahead of the public demonstration began last week and lasted four to five days.
Beatty's crew included Japanese and Jordanian military personnel. During the mock attack and counterattack, armed militia used GMV 1.1 and MRZR vehicles to violently cross the bridge connecting Harbor Island and Channelside, firing blanks at soldiers in the water.
In addition to the vehicle, spectators gathered around to see a hovering Little Bird, a UH-60 helicopter, an F-35, a heavily armed AC-130, and a C-130 aircraft with 11 paratroopers free falling from the sky. I was looking at it with my eyes wide open. . Swift Boat also created a buzz with the local crowd.
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“We just want to show off to the public what we're capable of and let them know we're still here,” Beatty said. “We fight for them, we fight for freedom all over the world, with these partners. Hopefully, it excites some kids and makes them want to get involved. hoping.”
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Gabriele Regalbuto is the SEO editor at Fox News Digital. Gabriele holds a degree in Journalism and Communications from West Virginia University. She has worked on producing content for newspapers, magazines and digital her platforms. At Fox, we have helped cover breaking news such as the 2024 presidential election cycle, the 2022 midterm elections, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.