Green Berets

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“In the state of Arkansas, we’re a very split Republican Party,” said Crocker, wearing a black cowboy hat in his office, thick with mementos from his decades in the Green Berets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Marlon Brando was overweight and underprepared for his role as a deranged Green Berets colonel.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Of the 2,200, a bit more than 250 are in what would be considered operational jobs with the Green Berets, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the Ranger Regiment and psychological and civil affairs teams.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023

The irregular warfare programs funded by Section 1202 and the more numerous counterterrorism ones allow teams of Green Berets, Marine Raiders and Navy SEALs, with agreement from the host government and relevant U.S.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023

One result of this act would be the birth of Robert Pilgrim, who would become a problem in high school, but who would then straighten out as a member of the famous Green Berets.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut