Special forces vs special operations: How they're different (and why it matters)

While the two terms are often referred to interchangeably, there is an important difference between Special Forces and ...
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The difference between Special Forces and Special Operations (and why words matter)

Inside the U.S. military, one space and one capital letter separate a single regiment from an entire ecosystem. “Special ...
The Fayetteville Observer

Farewell to Ferguson, hail to Wortham: 1st Special Forces Command changes leaders

FORT BRAGG — The 1st Special Forces Command at Fort Bragg changed leaders in late August, the command announced. Outgoing commander Maj. Gen. Lawrence “Gil” Ferguson handed over the command to Brig.
Stars and Stripes

‘Give it a shot’: Special Forces instructors seek more Green Beret hopefuls

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Army’s 157 newest Special Forces soldiers for the first time donned their iconic Green Berets before a crowd of cheering family and friends packed into the city’s Crown ...
The New York Times

How War-Crime Accusations Against Green Berets Were Denied and Buried

As cases of lawless behavior and extrajudicial killings mounted, the Special Forces had to decide how to respond — and whom to protect. Green Berets with the Third ...