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What I Learned As a Green Beret: The Importance of Building Rapport

Building rapport in the field isn’t about charm school polish—it’s about checking your ego, reading the room like your life depends on it, and remembering that sometimes the most powerful weapon you carry is a hot cup of tea and a well-timed compliment.

Medal of Honor Monday: Green Beret Medic Ronald J. Shurer II, Afghanistan

Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Shurer II did more than just save lives on a mountainside in Afghanistan—he showed the world what it looks like when courage, skill, and selflessness come together in one man.

Geo Hand: Honoring The Founding of Delta Force

Delta Force Operators epitomize grit and determination, relentlessly tackling missions that keep our nation safe.

So, You Want To Be a Green Beret. Start Here.

The journey to becoming a Green Beret demands intense physical and mental preparation to overcome the high dropout rates in the selection and qualification courses.

In Focus with Curtis Fox: Bureaucracy Limits Special Ops’ Effectiveness

Bureaucracy and slow approvals are tying the hands of our best forces. Time for a change in how Special Ops operate.

In Focus with Curtis Fox: Rethinking the Special Forces Mission

Has the Special Forces mission expanded too far? Green Berets were built for Unconventional Warfare—so why are they juggling nine missions?

The Bolduc Brief: The Role of USAID in US Foreign Relations and National Security

USAID: Kennedy’s bold move in 1961. Humanitarian aid meets US military strategy—essential or expendable? The debate rages on.

The Latest on Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger and the Trump Hotel Tesla Explosion

Matt Livelsberger’s tragic descent from decorated soldier to a man consumed by personal demons and conspiratorial fears reminds us of the unseen battles many veterans fight long after they leave the battlefield.

Rucking Made Easier: Run, Row, Repeat

Rucking isn’t just about carrying weight—it’s about endurance, grit, and a little misery. Here’s how running can transform your rucking game.

A Fresh Look at the History of the Beret and Its Role Today

From ancient shepherds to elite warriors, discover how the humble beret became a symbol of courage, heritage, and military excellence.

Former Green Beret Share Hilarious Deployment Shenanigans

From dirty weapons to cat conspiracies, this hilarious A-Team deployment story proves war zones have no shortage of quirky characters!

The FBI Has a Parachute That May Prove Green Beret Richard McCoy Was the Infamous D.B. Cooper

With a modified parachute, a tie dusted in titanium, and a trail of tantalizing clues, the enigma of D.B. Cooper keeps daring us to solve America’s most legendary unsolved hijacking.

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