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

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Can You Survive Special Forces Training? The Special Forces Challenge (SFC) by SOCOM Athlete features Green Berets of 19th Special Forces Group's Special Warfare Training Detachment, and immerses candidates into similar training evolutions seen at Special Forces Assessment and Selection. The Team exercise being performed here is known as "Pilot Down." Candidates are divided into elements based on their physical fitness level, and are expected to work together as a team to critically problem solv

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