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SOFREP War Stories: Origins, History and Operational Relevancy of the Green Berets

June 19, 2025 · Guy D. McCardle

Here we see Colonel James Lilland (center) working in the field with indigenous Vietnamese troops. October 1st, 1969

Welcome to SOFREP’s War Stories: Origins, History, and Operational Relevancy of the Green Berets.

Today, our historically significant British narrator discusses the history of the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets.

The Green Berets were established on June 19, 1952, when the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was formed under the command of Colonel Aaron Bank.

Click on the image below, and take a few minutes to learn the fascinating origins of America’s quiet professionals.