Green Berets

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The unit flies missions for commandos such as the Green Berets, The Navy SEALs and Delta Force and is famous for its involvement in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

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

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Hernandez was released along with nine other Americans detained in Venezuela, including former Green Berets Luke Denman and Airan Berry, according to the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

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

Billy’s son Robert had a lot of trouble in high school, but then he joined the famous Green Berets.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut