Green Berets

Green Beret Ryan Black died in the Niger Ambush

Green Beret from Niger Ambush to Be Awarded Silver Star Posthumously

Eight years after his tragic death, Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black is being posthumously honored with the Silver Star, the U.S. military’s third-highest award for valor in combat. The upgraded honor comes

10 months ago

by Eric Sof

An operators from the CIA's special tactical team during the Operation Viking Hammer

Operation Viking Hammer: A Firefight in the Mountains for the Annals of Special Warfare

In the depths of a moonlit night, a group of elite soldiers gathered, their purpose clear and their determination unwavering. The mission: to eradicate a formidable terrorist organization and secure the northern

3 years ago

Missions

Green Beret Roy Benavidez, one of the most courages soldiers of the modern era

Roy Benavidez: The Green Beret Who Defied Death and Became a Legend

Roy Benavidez was a member of the United States Army Special Forces. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the “6 Hours in hell” firefight on May 2,

4 years ago

Veterans

U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret firing from M4 in Afghanistan

Pentagon identifies fallen Green Berets and revealed more details about ambush

A cowardly attack on our troops in Afghanistan two days ago once again pointed out the green-on-blue attacks as one of the biggest threats to our soldiers out there. The Green-on-Blue incident

6 years ago

Community

A joint special forces team move together out of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Feb. 26, 2018, at Melrose Training Range, New Mexico. At Emerald Warrior, the largest joint and combined special operations exercise, U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.

Green Berets in a suicide mission during the Cold War

Had the Cold War turned hot, there would have been no escape for the U.S. garrison in West Berlin. Marooned in a city more than 100 miles inside Communist East Germany, the

6 years ago

Reports

Selection and Training: Special Forces (SF) vs Navy SEALs

The difference between U.S. Army Special Forces (SF) vs Navy SEALs selection and training should be observed primarily in the duration of selection and training, as well as the number of topics

7 years ago

Combat Training

DEVGRU / SEAL Team 6 operators posing for photo during training

Are Army Special Forces a Tier 1 Unit?

It is inaccurate to state that the Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, are a Tier 1 unit. Tier 1 units carry out the most sensitive and complex missions.

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

Understanding the Differences Between Delta Force and Green Berets

The Delta Force, also known as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D) or Combat Applications Group (CAG), is a highly classified unit of the United States Army that is widely

8 years ago

Comparison

US Army Special Forces operators are observing landing of the chopper

Army Rangers vs. Green Berets: What’s the difference?

The US Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment and the US Army Special Forces both are part of the US Army Special Operations Command. Their organizations are different, reflecting the different types of missions

8 years ago

Comparison

Green Berets: De Oppresso Liber — To Liberate the Oppressed 9

US Army Special Forces (SF): De Oppresso Liber

De Oppresso Liber, a Latin phrase that could be translated as to liberate the oppressed. That’s the motto of the quiet professionals, the US Army Special Forces (SF). Their operators are known

12 years ago

Tier 2

Vietnam-era MACV-SOG is a forerunner of the modern U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets)

U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam

Full-scale operations of U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam ended in 1972 after a 14-year long period. During that time, Special Forces troops operated in Vietnam, launching operations from the neighboring countries

13 years ago

History