SettingsMembers of the Special Forces of the United States
Aaron Bank
Colonel Aaron Bank was an officer of the United States Army, and the founder of the US Army Special Forces, commonly called "Green Berets".
Colonel Aaron Bank was an officer of the United States Army, and the founder of the US Army Special Forces, commonly called "Green Berets".
B. T. Collins
Brien Thomas "B. T." Collins (October 17, 1940 – March 19, 1993) was an American politician from California and a member of the Republican party.
Brien Thomas "B. T." Collins (October 17, 1940 – March 19, 1993) was an American politician from California and a member of the Republican party.
Barry Sadler
Barry Sadler (November 1, 1940 – November 5, 1989) was an American soldier, author and musician.
Barry Sadler (November 1, 1940 – November 5, 1989) was an American soldier, author and musician.
Billy Waugh
Sergeant Major William "Billy" Waugh , is a highly decorated American Special Forces soldier and a Central Intelligence Agency Paramilitary Operations Officer who served in the United States mil...
Sergeant Major William "Billy" Waugh , is a highly decorated American Special Forces soldier and a Central Intelligence Agency Paramilitary Operations Officer who served in the United States mil...
Bo Gritz
James Gordon "Bo" Gritz is a former United States Army Special Forces officer who served in the Vietnam War.
James Gordon "Bo" Gritz is a former United States Army Special Forces officer who served in the Vietnam War.
Brendan O'Connor (U.S. Army)
Master Sergeant Brendan W. O'Connor is a Special Forces medical sergeant in the United States Army.
Master Sergeant Brendan W. O'Connor is a Special Forces medical sergeant in the United States Army.
Brian L. Buker
Brian Leroy Buker (November 3, 1949 – April 5, 1970) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions ...
Brian Leroy Buker (November 3, 1949 – April 5, 1970) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions ...
Charles Ernest Hosking, Jr.
Charles Ernest Hosking, Jr. was a United States Army Special Forces soldier who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Charles Ernest Hosking, Jr. was a United States Army Special Forces soldier who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.
David P. Fridovich
David P. Fridovich is a Lieutenant General and Green Beret in the United States Army and Deputy Commander of the U.S. military's United States Special Operations Command that directs special ope...
David P. Fridovich is a Lieutenant General and Green Beret in the United States Army and Deputy Commander of the U.S. military's United States Special Operations Command that directs special ope...
David W. Doyle
David W. Doyle (born 1924) is a British-born American author and former Central Intelligence Agency officer.
David W. Doyle (born 1924) is a British-born American author and former Central Intelligence Agency officer.
Don Bendell
Don Bendell,, is a best-selling American author of 26 books, including his brand new hardcover non-fiction book TRACKS OF HOPE.
Don Bendell,, is a best-selling American author of 26 books, including his brand new hardcover non-fiction book TRACKS OF HOPE.
Donald Blackburn
Brigadier General Donald C. "Don" Blackburn (United States Army, retired) (September 14, 1916 – May 24, 2008) was a United States Army Special Forces officer, best known for his significant comm...
Brigadier General Donald C. "Don" Blackburn (United States Army, retired) (September 14, 1916 – May 24, 2008) was a United States Army Special Forces officer, best known for his significant comm...
Doug Peacock
Doug Peacock is an American naturalist, outdoorsman, and author.
Doug Peacock is an American naturalist, outdoorsman, and author.
Edgar Foshee
Sergeant Major Edgar Foshee, a devout anti-communist, served as a combat medic in the U.S. Army Special Forces.
Sergeant Major Edgar Foshee, a devout anti-communist, served as a combat medic in the U.S. Army Special Forces.
Eric L. Haney
Eric L. Haney (born August 22, 1952) is a retired member of the United States Army counterterrorist unit, the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1SFOD-D), more commonly known as De...
Eric L. Haney (born August 22, 1952) is a retired member of the United States Army counterterrorist unit, the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1SFOD-D), more commonly known as De...
Eugene Ashley, Jr.
Eugene Ashley, Jr. (October 12, 1930 or 1931 – February 7, 1968) was a United States Army Special Forces soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor...
Eugene Ashley, Jr. (October 12, 1930 or 1931 – February 7, 1968) was a United States Army Special Forces soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor...
Gary Zukav
Gary Zukav is a spiritual teacher and author of four consecutive New York Times bestsellers.
Gary Zukav is a spiritual teacher and author of four consecutive New York Times bestsellers.
Hector E. Pagan
Brigadier General Hector E. Pagan (born 1957) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become Deputy Commanding General of the U.S.Army John F. Kenned...
Brigadier General Hector E. Pagan (born 1957) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become Deputy Commanding General of the U.S.Army John F. Kenned...
Hugh Shelton
General Henry Hugh Shelton (born January 2, 1942) is a retired American career military officer of the United States Army.
General Henry Hugh Shelton (born January 2, 1942) is a retired American career military officer of the United States Army.
James N. Rowe
James Nicholas "Nick" Rowe (February 8, 1938–April 21, 1989) was a United States Army officer and one of only thirty-four American prisoners of war to escape captivity during the Vietnam War.
James Nicholas "Nick" Rowe (February 8, 1938–April 21, 1989) was a United States Army officer and one of only thirty-four American prisoners of war to escape captivity during the Vietnam War.
Jeffrey Garten
Jeffrey Elliot Garten (born October 29, 1946) was the Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade under the Clinton administration and former Dean of the Yale School of Management.
Jeffrey Elliot Garten (born October 29, 1946) was the Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade under the Clinton administration and former Dean of the Yale School of Management.
Jeffrey R. MacDonald
Jeffrey Robert MacDonald (born October 12, 1943), is an American convicted in 1979 for the murders of his pregnant wife and two daughters in February 1970.
Jeffrey Robert MacDonald (born October 12, 1943), is an American convicted in 1979 for the murders of his pregnant wife and two daughters in February 1970.
Jody McCrea
Joel Dee "Jody" McCrea was an American film and television actor; son of veteran film actors Joel McCrea and Frances Dee, who were married from 1933 until Joel McCrea's death in 1990.
Joel Dee "Jody" McCrea was an American film and television actor; son of veteran film actors Joel McCrea and Frances Dee, who were married from 1933 until Joel McCrea's death in 1990.
John Maddox Roberts
John Maddox Roberts (born June 25, 1947 in Ohio) is an author who has written many science fiction and fantasy novels, including his successful historical fiction, such as the SPQR series an...
John Maddox Roberts (born June 25, 1947 in Ohio) is an author who has written many science fiction and fantasy novels, including his successful historical fiction, such as the SPQR series an...
John Plaster
Major John L. Plaster is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier regarded as one of the leading sniper experts in the world.
Major John L. Plaster is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier regarded as one of the leading sniper experts in the world.
John Stryker Meyer
John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. ...
John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. ...
John T. Walton
John Thomas Walton (October 8, 1946 – June 27, 2005) was a United States war veteran and a son of Walmart founder Sam Walton.
John Thomas Walton (October 8, 1946 – June 27, 2005) was a United States war veteran and a son of Walmart founder Sam Walton.
Jonathan Idema
Jonathan Keith "Jack" Idema was a former army special operations officer with a controversial history.
Jonathan Keith "Jack" Idema was a former army special operations officer with a controversial history.
Joseph Yorio
Joseph M. Yorio is an American business executive and the former President and CEO of Xe Services, formerly known as Blackwater Worldwide.
Joseph M. Yorio is an American business executive and the former President and CEO of Xe Services, formerly known as Blackwater Worldwide.
Loren D. Hagen
Loren Douglas Hagen (February 25, 1946 – August 7, 1971) was a United States Army Special Forces officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Hon...
Loren Douglas Hagen (February 25, 1946 – August 7, 1971) was a United States Army Special Forces officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Hon...
Michael Canavan
Michael A. Canavan is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General and former Federal Aviation Administration security official.
Michael A. Canavan is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General and former Federal Aviation Administration security official.
Michael Echanis
Michael D. Echanis (November 16, 1950 – September 1978) was a former United States Army Special Forces and 75th Ranger Battalion enlisted soldier, ultimately working for the CIA as a contractor.
Michael D. Echanis (November 16, 1950 – September 1978) was a former United States Army Special Forces and 75th Ranger Battalion enlisted soldier, ultimately working for the CIA as a contractor.
Michael G. Vickers
Michael G. Vickers is an American defense official who is currently serving as the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence within the United States Department of Defense.
Michael G. Vickers is an American defense official who is currently serving as the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence within the United States Department of Defense.
Mykel Hawke
Mykel "Myke" Hawke (born November 29, 1965) is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer.
Mykel "Myke" Hawke (born November 29, 1965) is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer.
Nathan Chapman (soldier)
Nathan Ross Chapman (23 April 1970 – 4 January 2002) was an American Sergeant First Class with the 1st Special Forces Group.
Nathan Ross Chapman (23 April 1970 – 4 January 2002) was an American Sergeant First Class with the 1st Special Forces Group.
Randy Weaver
Randall Claude "Randy" Weaver is a former Green Beret who was caught in the deadly confrontation with U.S. federal agents at Ruby Ridge, Idaho, in 1992.
Randall Claude "Randy" Weaver is a former Green Beret who was caught in the deadly confrontation with U.S. federal agents at Ruby Ridge, Idaho, in 1992.
Richard J. Meadows
Major Richard J. Meadows (June 16, 1931 – July 29, 1995) was a U.S. Army Special Forces officer who saw combat in U.S. wars from Korea to the Iran Hostage Rescue mission in 1980.
Major Richard J. Meadows (June 16, 1931 – July 29, 1995) was a U.S. Army Special Forces officer who saw combat in U.S. wars from Korea to the Iran Hostage Rescue mission in 1980.
Robert James Miller
Robert James Miller of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group was a United States Army Special Forces soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony o...
Robert James Miller of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group was a United States Army Special Forces soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony o...
Robert L. Howard
Robert Lewis Howard (July 11, 1939 – December 23, 2009) was a highly decorated United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War.
Robert Lewis Howard (July 11, 1939 – December 23, 2009) was a highly decorated United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War.
Roger Donlon
Roger Hugh Charles Donlon is a retired United States Army officer who was the first man to receive the Medal of Honor in Vietnam, as well as the first member of the Special Forces so honored.
Roger Hugh Charles Donlon is a retired United States Army officer who was the first man to receive the Medal of Honor in Vietnam, as well as the first member of the Special Forces so honored.
Ronald Paul Bucca
Ronald Paul Bucca is the only fire marshal in the history of the New York City Fire Department to ever be killed in the line of duty.
Ronald Paul Bucca is the only fire marshal in the history of the New York City Fire Department to ever be killed in the line of duty.
Roy Benavidez
Raul Perez Benavidez was a member of the Studies and Observations Group of the United States Army.
Raul Perez Benavidez was a member of the Studies and Observations Group of the United States Army.
Russell D. Howard
Brigadier General Russell D. Howard is an American veteran Special Forces officer, academic, tutor, writer and counter-terrorism strategist.
Brigadier General Russell D. Howard is an American veteran Special Forces officer, academic, tutor, writer and counter-terrorism strategist.
Russell W. Volckmann
Russell W. Volckmann was a West Point graduate and a leader of guerilla resistance to the Japanese in the Philippines during World War II. After the fall of Bataan in 1942, he retreated into the...
Russell W. Volckmann was a West Point graduate and a leader of guerilla resistance to the Japanese in the Philippines during World War II. After the fall of Bataan in 1942, he retreated into the...
Sidney Shachnow
Sidney Shachnow is a Holocaust survivor who attained the rank of Major General in United States Army.
Sidney Shachnow is a Holocaust survivor who attained the rank of Major General in United States Army.
Stan Goff
Stan Goff is a writer, activist, and United States Army veteran having served from 1970 to 1996.
Stan Goff is a writer, activist, and United States Army veteran having served from 1970 to 1996.
Ted Maher
Theodore Maher is an American registered nurse convicted of arson in a 1999 fire that killed Edmond Safra and a nurse, Vivian Torrente, at Safra’s penthouse apartment in Monaco.
Theodore Maher is an American registered nurse convicted of arson in a 1999 fire that killed Edmond Safra and a nurse, Vivian Torrente, at Safra’s penthouse apartment in Monaco.
Tim Kennedy (fighter)
Timothy Fred Kennedy is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights for the MMA promotion Strikeforce.
Timothy Fred Kennedy is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights for the MMA promotion Strikeforce.
Tommy Sowers
Dr. Tommy Sowers (born February 23, 1976) was the 2010 Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 8th congressional district(map).
Dr. Tommy Sowers (born February 23, 1976) was the 2010 Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 8th congressional district(map).