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How the Green Berets got their name
U.S. Army Special Forces didn't always wear the green beret - at least not officially.
By Harm Venhuizen
Latest "commandos" stories
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Florida program puts commandos back in uniform and out on the streets as law enforcement officers
Florida transition program puts SOFs on the streets and back in uniform.
By Kristine Froeba
How much longer will US and partner forces ‘own the night’ in combat?
Filmed through the tinted green of night vision goggles, a February video by the Taliban depicts their assault on an Afghan Local Police outpost in Khandahar province.
By Kyle Rempfer
Pentagon denies ISIS claim of killing U.S. soldier
The Pentagon shot down a claim by the Islamic State that it killed a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan on Monday.
By Kyle Rempfer
Commandos raid ‘Red Unit’ in ongoing campaign against Taliban financial network
Afghan commandos executed a nighttime raid against the Taliban’s “Red Unit” in Helmand province on Monday, seizing over a ton of hashish valued at $3.4 million and freeing five captives.
By Kyle Rempfer
Australian Army adopts Marine Corps-style hand-to-hand combat training
Aussie Soldiers Down Under will begin unarmed combat courses.
By Kyle Rempfer