Witness the American military's most revered and feared in action.
Formed in 1952, the U.S. Army Special Forces, better known as the Green Berets, specialize in unconventional warfare and guerrilla tactics. Their training is brutal, involving a grueling qualification course known as the Q Course, which can take over a year. But afterwards, they're considered some of the finest fighters in the world.
From Vietnam to Afghanistan, they’ve operated in the world’s most dangerous regions, often in missions the public never hears about.
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Green beret in combat in Vietnam.
Circa 1970s
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My Green Beret Grandpa, 1960s.
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A GMV 1.1 equipped with a Mk 19 driven by Army Special Operation operators with the 3rd Special Forces Group Green Berets.
2019
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Soldiers from 1st Special Forces Group conduct high-altitude low-opening (HALO) jump over Yakima training center.
2014
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A GMV-S equipped with a Mk 19 grenade launcher in Afghanistan.
2003
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20th Special Forces Group soldiers conduct dive operations.
2015
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A MH-60L from 160th SOAR deploys an ODA from 7th SFG(A) on board a U.S. submarine for a joint exercise.
2018
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ODA 525 team picture taken shortly before infiltration in Iraq.
February, 1991
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Special Forces soldiers from Task Force Dagger and Commander Dostum on horseback in the Dari-a-Souf Valley, Afghanistan.
2001
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Green beret commanders checking the gear of their men in Vietnam.
Circa 1970s
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My green beret dad chest deep in water while training soldiers in Cambodia during Vietnam War, 1960s).
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Two green berets pose in Vietnam.
Circa 1970s
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Green berets of Vietnam.
1968
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Green berets in Central America, circa 1970s.
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Green berets training at the U.S. Army Special Warfare Center and School.
1962
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Green Berets in Dak Pek, Vietnam. 82nd Airborne, 5th Special Forces.
Circa 1970s
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My father, Special Forces Green Beret circa 1983.
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My Dad, U.S. Army Green Beret training 1960's.
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Fort Bragg/Camp Mackall, 1967.
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Green Berets in Vietnam.
1970
