Tag Archives: William P. Yarborough
Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit II
Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit II Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit II Fort Lesley J McNair to Fort Bragg! It was only a few months ago when John Michael delivered a briefing about Fort Myer – Images of … Continue reading
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
THE GREEN BERETS — THE QUIET PROFESSIONALS
“Green Berets” “A symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom.” -President Kennedy on the Green Berets, April 11, 1962 President John F. Kennedy was visionary in his efforts to increase the … Continue reading
Remembering General Y
It was 06 DEC 2005 – Ten Years Ago that the world lost a man who had given much … William P. Yarborough LTG William P. Yarborough, USA (Ret.) passed on 06 December 2005 after a life that enriched … Continue reading
Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit I
Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit I Fort Myer to Fort Bragg! John Michael Brings Fort Myer to Fort Bragg It was a much-awaited visit arranged by Donna Tabor, Command Historian XVIIIth Airborne Corps, to present the little-known history of … Continue reading
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
Happy Birthday US ARMY GREEN BERETS!
The origins of the US Army Special Forces, the green berets, came from the First Special Service Force – A WW II combined United States – Canadian unit and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The latter was the … Continue reading
John Michael and the General
John Michael and the General ?? John Michael and the General It was a surprise trip, or should I say it was a last-minute notice “we’re going to Fayetteville … TOMORROW!” I, John Michael, must admit that I am a … Continue reading