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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".
Arthur D. Simons
Colonel Arthur D. "Bull" Simons was a US Army Special Forces officer, best known for leading the Son Tay raid, an attempted rescue of American prisoners of war from a North Vietnamese prison at ...
Colonel Arthur D. "Bull" Simons was a US Army Special Forces officer, best known for leading the Son Tay raid, an attempted rescue of American prisoners of war from a North Vietnamese prison at ...
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.
Bryan D. Brown
General Bryan Douglas "Doug" Brown (born October 20, 1948) is a former Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
General Bryan Douglas "Doug" Brown (born October 20, 1948) is a former Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
Carl A. Strock
Carl Ames Strock (Ret.) (born c. 1948) was a United States Army officer, and was Chief of Engineers and the Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Carl Ames Strock (Ret.) (born c. 1948) was a United States Army officer, and was Chief of Engineers and the Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Charles C. Campbell (general)
General Charles C. Campbell, United States Army was the 17th Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command.
General Charles C. Campbell, United States Army was the 17th Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command.
Dan K. McNeill
Dan Kelly McNeill (born July 23, 1946) is a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Dan Kelly McNeill (born July 23, 1946) is a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
David E. Grange, Jr.
David E. Grange, Jr., (born April 9, 1925) grew up in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York.
David E. Grange, Jr., (born April 9, 1925) grew up in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York.
David G. Fox
Brigadier General David G. Fox is the Commanding General of the Installation Management Command Korea Region.
Brigadier General David G. Fox is the Commanding General of the Installation Management Command Korea Region.
David L. Grange
David L. Grange is a retired United States Army Brigadier General, son of retired Lieutenant General David E. Grange Jr. After retiring in 1999, David L. Grange served as the executive vice pres...
David L. Grange is a retired United States Army Brigadier General, son of retired Lieutenant General David E. Grange Jr. After retiring in 1999, David L. Grange served as the executive vice pres...
David Morris (US Army officer)
David A. Morris is an American Major General who serves as Director of the Joint Irregular Warfare Center, and Director, Joint Reserve Directorate, US Joint Forces Command.
David A. Morris is an American Major General who serves as Director of the Joint Irregular Warfare Center, and Director, Joint Reserve Directorate, US Joint Forces Command.
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...
Edward Thomas Brady
Edward Thomas Brady is an American trial attorney and former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
Edward Thomas Brady is an American trial attorney and former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
Gary E. Luck
Gary Edward Luck (born August 5, 1937) is a retired four-star General in the U.S. Army, and currently a senior advisor to the U.S. Joint Forces Command.
Gary Edward Luck (born August 5, 1937) is a retired four-star General in the U.S. Army, and currently a senior advisor to the U.S. Joint Forces Command.
H. Steven Blum
H Steven Blum (born on October 13, 1946) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general.
H Steven Blum (born on October 13, 1946) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general.
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...
Herbert Altshuler
Herbert L. "Buzz" Altshuler is an American Major General who serves as Director of Strategy and Plans for USAFRICOM. Previously, he commanded United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological O...
Herbert L. "Buzz" Altshuler is an American Major General who serves as Director of Strategy and Plans for USAFRICOM. Previously, he commanded United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological O...
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.
Humbert Roque Versace
Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace (July 2, 1937–September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was awarded the United States' highest military...
Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace (July 2, 1937–September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was awarded the United States' highest military...
Iván Castro
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
James J. Lindsay
General James Joseph Lindsay (born on October 10, 1932 in Portage, Wisconsin) is a retired United States Army four star general, and served as the first commander of the United States Special Op...
General James Joseph Lindsay (born on October 10, 1932 in Portage, Wisconsin) is a retired United States Army four star general, and served as the first commander of the United States Special Op...
John F. Mulholland, Jr.
Lieutenant General John F. Mulholland, Jr. (born c. 1955) is a general officer of the United States Army and the current commanding general of the United States Army Special Operations Command a...
Lieutenant General John F. Mulholland, Jr. (born c. 1955) is a general officer of the United States Army and the current commanding general of the United States Army Special Operations Command a...
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.
Johnnie E. Wilson
General Johnnie Edward Wilson (born February 4, 1944) is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command (CG AMC) from 1996 t...
General Johnnie Edward Wilson (born February 4, 1944) is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command (CG AMC) from 1996 t...
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 R. Inge
Lieutenant General Joseph R. Inge concluded a 38-year career as an army officer as Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace De...
Lieutenant General Joseph R. Inge concluded a 38-year career as an army officer as Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace De...
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.
Ken Keen
Lieutenant General P. K. "Ken" Keen, USA is the Chief, Office of the Defense Representative-Pakistan for U.S. Central Command.
Lieutenant General P. K. "Ken" Keen, USA is the Chief, Office of the Defense Representative-Pakistan for U.S. Central Command.
Lee Van Arsdale
Col. Lee A. Van Arsdale (U.S. Army, ret) is an American business executive specializing in security consulting.
Col. Lee A. Van Arsdale (U.S. Army, ret) is an American business executive specializing in security consulting.
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 Spiglemire
Michael Spigelmire (b. November 12, 1938, in Frederick, Maryland) is a retired American Lieutenant General.
Michael Spigelmire (b. November 12, 1938, in Frederick, Maryland) is a retired American Lieutenant General.
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.
Peter Schoomaker
Peter Jan Schoomaker (born February 12, 1946) is a retired four-star general of the United States Army and served as the 35th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from August 1, 2003 to Apr...
Peter Jan Schoomaker (born February 12, 1946) is a retired four-star general of the United States Army and served as the 35th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from August 1, 2003 to Apr...
Raúl G. Villaronga
Colonel Raúl G. Villaronga (born April 1, 1938) is a retired United States Army officer who has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican mayor of a Texas city.
Colonel Raúl G. Villaronga (born April 1, 1938) is a retired United States Army officer who has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican mayor of a Texas city.
Richard A. Kidd
Richard A. Kidd (b. June 24, 1943, Morehead, Kentucky) was the ninth Sergeant Major of the Army.
Richard A. Kidd (b. June 24, 1943, Morehead, Kentucky) was the ninth Sergeant Major of the Army.
Rick Baccus
Army Brigadier General Rick Baccus received a regular Army commission in 1974 as an Infantry Officer through the Reserve Officers Training Corps program and immediately entered active duty.
Army Brigadier General Rick Baccus received a regular Army commission in 1974 as an Infantry Officer through the Reserve Officers Training Corps program and immediately entered active duty.
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 Kingston
Robert Charles Kingston (July 16, 1928 - February 28, 2007) was an American General who served as the commander of United States Central Command.
Robert Charles Kingston (July 16, 1928 - February 28, 2007) was an American General who served as the commander of United States Central Command.
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.
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.
Scott L. Thoele
Scott L. Thoele is a Brigadier General in the National Guard of the United States and is currently Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard, United States Army Combined Arms Center, Fort L...
Scott L. Thoele is a Brigadier General in the National Guard of the United States and is currently Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard, United States Army Combined Arms Center, Fort L...
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.
Tommy Sowers
Dr. Tommy Sowers was the 2010 Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 8th congressional district.
Dr. Tommy Sowers was the 2010 Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 8th congressional district.
W. Patrick Lang
Walter Patrick "Pat" Lang, Jr. (born May 30, 1940) is a commentator on the Middle East, a retired US Army officer and private intelligence analyst, and an author.
Walter Patrick "Pat" Lang, Jr. (born May 30, 1940) is a commentator on the Middle East, a retired US Army officer and private intelligence analyst, and an author.
William G. Boykin
Lieutenant General William G. Boykin was the United States Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.
Lieutenant General William G. Boykin was the United States Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.