Aspire to Greatness! De Oppresso Liber. To learn more about what it takes to earn the prestigious Green Beret, visit GoArmySOF.army.mil 📽️ Maj. Will Lamb U.S. Army Special Operations Command | U.S. Army

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

U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers, more commonly known as Green Berets, are the world's most specialized experts in unconventional warfare. http://goarmy.com/specialforces | GoArmy