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Vietnam-themed movies began as a patriotic apologetic for the war, transformed the genre into anti-war and critical stories, and ended as objective documentaries.

The Special Forces were established in 1952 to act as counter-insurgency troops against Communist aggression, but would grow to be a part of the regular armed forces.

The candidates have been selected, the training is complete, and the celebrations have concluded. It is now time for the Special Forces to earn their keep.

Larry A Thorne had served three different flags in his twenty years in the combat arms trade. A hero in his native Finnland he is also remembered in the United States.

Stanley Kubrick's 1987 film follows Private Joker (Matthew Modine) through boot camp and into the Vietnam war, exposing the flawed doctrine and policies behind the combat

Special Forces, or Green Berets, are supposed to represent the "best of the best," so a rigorous screening and training process is in place to ensure quality candidates.

The first combat paratroop drops after WW II were conducted by crack Dutch commandos who had been trained originally by the British in 1942.

Veteran German thrashers bring a moody cloud of doom to the main stage on day three of Hellfest.

The Duke is riding tall in the saddle again, as this would have been his 100th birthday

The Vietnam war film is a peculiar sub-genre that has resulted in a number of highly regarded films. One, however, often slips under the radar - A Bullet In The Head.

Turner Classics Movies along with Warner Bros. have compiled several combinations of great films for every movie taste.

in the opening battles of world war two cavalry was deemed worthless. However it never faded from use and still has a place.

The Nov. 26-29th siege of Mumbai exposed the vulnerability of India's national security, and made a mockery of highly-acclaimed counter-terrorism forces.

Need a few song ideas for the 4th of July or Veteran's Day? From marching bands to songs of freedom, plan a variety of musical entertainment for a patriotic celebration.

Tiny but fearless Kimberly Munley, a civilian DOD police officer with the Ft Hood base police has been credited in ending Major Hasan's rampage.

Rambo's comeback is entertaining but extremely gory and not for the faint of heart.

Invented by an adventurer, the Skyhook Surface to Air Recovery System was a unique answer to a very relevant problem in the Cold War.

Having earned their Green Berets, the recruits are now assigned to a particular Special Forces Group based on their interests and current needs.

The use of music when teaching American and European History adds a lively dimension to most any unit, while enabling students to experience a rich exposure to culture.

While vocal in his support of the South Vietnamese in their war against the North, did JFK have plans to withdraw all US advisors from the country by 1965?

After the assessment and selection process, the real Special Forces training begins as the trainees get more in-depth skills, pick specialties, and apply their skills.