Every mission starts with preparation for failure, not success. In Special Forces, complacency costs lives, and optimism isn’t a plan. The standard inside 5th Special Forces Group is simple and unforgiving: train for the worst day, because that’s the day that matters most. From Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fran Racioppi sat down with the leadership of 5th Special Forces Group, COL Gabe Szody and CSM Travis Esterby, to break down how The Legion builds combat power for an unpredictable future. They di

Special Forces Foundation — Medal of Honor Spotlight SFC Eugene Ashley Jr. Vietnam War • U.S. Army Detachment A-101, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) A leader who charged into fire five times to save his brothers. A warrior who gave everything so others could live. On February 6–7, 1968, during the brutal battle for Camp Lang Vei, Sergeant First Class Eugene Ashley Jr. displayed unmatched courage and sacrifice in one of the most harrowing rescue missions in Special Forces history. When North

Special Forces was established as a basic branch of the U.S. Army in 1987. The branch's lineage, however, can be traced to June of 1952, when the 10th Special Forces Group - Airborne was activated. The United States Army Band "Country Roads" pays tribute to the Green Berets with this performance of "Ballad of the Green Berets," originally written and performed by Green Beret Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler. Do you remember hearing this song on the radio? Share your memories with us in the comments. Spec

June 19th anniversary of U.S. Army Special Forces. The elite Green Beret unit was formed in 1952. It draws its heritage from a number of different special operations, intelligence, and unconventional warfare organizations to include the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), U.S. Army Rangers, 1st Special Service Force, and others. Currently there are seven Special Forces Groups – five active duty Special Forces groups and two National Guard Special Forces groups. Here’s to the creation of the Best

U.S. Army Special Operations Command honors the life and legacy of General Gary E. Luck. His memorial service was held September 19, 2024 at The 7th Special Forces Group Liberty Chapel. Born on August 5, 1937, Gen. Luck dedicated an incredible 36 years to the U.S. Army, making a lasting impact as the first commanding general of USASOC in 1989. His service as a Special Forces veteran, including his time at 3rd Special Forces Group-Airborne, The 7th Special Forces Group, and as a ODA Commander wit

What Army training are you doing? Soldiers in the 19th Special Forces Group, Airborne recently conducted Airborne Operations from a CH-47 Chinook! | U.S. Army