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

https://whentcowboysings.com/ May 7, 1967 Sgt. Barry Sadler receives an honorary discharge from the Army at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, North Carolina, more than a year after he had a million-selling single with "The Ballad Of The Green Berets" | When The Cowboy Sings And Newhillbilly

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