March 6, 2026

The Impact of Digital Media on U.S. Special Operations Forces: Challenges, Perceptions, and Cultural Shifts

Digital media, including podcasts and video media platforms, has become a powerful industry with a substantial and consistent audience. Many different fields have tapped into the power of this type of messaging, resulting in a continually broadening range of publicly accessible information. The United States military has also turned to digital media to reach a wide audience. Podcasts and social media are now a key source of information about the military for many Americans. This information comes not only from Department of War (DoW) entities but also from former service members and others with an interest in the military.