Green Beret

From a rock star to Special Forces

The path from the rock star to a respectable Special Forces operator was easy for Jason Everman. Tales of combat stories from a friend, a former Navy SEAL, inspired Jason Everman, who

6 years ago

by Eric Sof

Two U.S. Navy Seals navigating through swamp during the training

How long it takes to become a fully qualified Navy SEAL or Green Beret?

To become a fully qualified Navy SEAL it takes some time, but to become a fully qualified Green Beret it takes even more time. After finishing basic training, it depends on your

7 years ago

Expert Analysis

Robert K. Brown, former Green Beret and founder of Soldier of Fortune magazine

I am Soldier of Fortune: Dancing With the Devils

Robert K. Brown, former Green Beret, after a bizarre military career that succeeded in getting him kicked out of Special Forces not once but twice, and completing the Command and General Staff

7 years ago

Veterans

Green Beret as POW in Vietnam James Nicholas Rowe

Green Beret survived 5 years as POW and escaped thanks to his beard

James N. Rowe was a US Army Special Forces soldier and was one of the first prisoners of war during Vietnam. He was captured by Viet Cong soldiers in 1963 and spent

9 years ago

Veterans