Daily History Hangfire: Which President Authorized Use of the Army Special Forces “Green Beret”
Think you’re a Spec Ops guru? Check your knowledge of the origins of the famed Green Beret in today’s short form trivia challenge.
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Army Captain Becomes First Soldier With a Prosthetic Limb to Complete Special Forces Selection
The new prosthetic hand — which uses an advanced brain-to-machine interface — has allowed Captain DuVal to complete Special Forces Selection.
Special Forces Veterans Group Determined to Save Christmas
The Special Forces Brotherhood — a Green Beret Motorcycle Club — helped facilitate a local toy drive to help support families hit by COVID-19.
Watch: So You Want to Become a Green Beret?
U.S. Army Special Forces, often referred to as the “Green Berets,” are one of America’s most elite and capable special operations units.
US and Scandinavian Special Operations: A Bulwark Against Russian Influence
A key aspect of US special operations is working with counterparts to create deterrence capability and fend off malign foreign influence.
SecDef Taking the Reins of SOF is Not a Coup, It’s Law
SecDef Miller’s move for more oversight of SOF is actually based on a bipartisan congressional bill signed during the Obama Administration.
CPT Rocky Versace Awarded MOH for Actions October 29, 1963
The last time he was seen by his fellow American countrymen, Versace was loudly singing “God Bless America.”
William “Wild Bill” Donovan, Awarded MOH October 14-15, 1918
He stated that the medal belonged not to him but “to the boys who are not here, the boys who are resting under the white crosses in France.
Two Air Force Pararescuemen Awarded Bronze Stars
The Airmen were attached to two separate Special Forces ODAs in Afghanistan that were executing raids deep inside Taliban-controlled areas.
Firm Seeks Former Special Operators to Guard Polling Stations
Concern over the elections is increasing. Now, Minnesota businesses have hired a firm to protect polling stations and prevent riots.
After Green Berets’ Death in HALO Accident, Army Creates New Working Group
The investigation highlighted a concern that a new method of parachute deployment might have been the cause of the incident.
Green Beret Jose Rodela, 5th SFG, Awarded MOH, Sept. 1, 1969
In 2002, Congress passed the Defense Authorization Act. The ensuing review uncovered the meritorious service of several soldiers, among them, Jose Rodela.
