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THE GREEN BERET DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
WHAT AN ANNIVERSARY! It is the sixtieth anniversary of the “official” green beret! Mind you, not of the Special Forces, because everyone knows that they began on 19 June 1952. And the soldiers began wearing the green beret in 1954. … Continue reading
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Tagged Army’s Special Forces, Arthur D. "Bull" Simons, Chester V. Clifton, General Y, Gerald Schumacher, green berets, John F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Liberate the Oppressed, Ross Perot, William P. Yarborough
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A FLASH of Color – Special Forces Style
On the Way to Fort Bragg A few weeks ago, I had a trip to Fort Bragg to witness and record the induction of three retired Special Forces soldiers as “a distinguished member of the Regiment.” While there, I met … Continue reading
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Tagged Fort Bragg, green berets, JFK Special Warfare Museum, Medal of Honor, Parachutist Badge, Purple Heart, US Army, US Army Special Forces, William P. Yarborough
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