Command Sgt. Maj. Mike Hall paused with emotion as he started to speak of the Army special operations soldiers killed and wounded during the past six years.
That’s 128 names added to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Memorial Wall at Fort Bragg and more than 1,600 wounded.
Last week, Hall recalled the casualties as he turned over his duties as the top noncommissioned officer of U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
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Soldiers' supporter: Top Special Forces noncom says goodbye
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U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
Whats interesting to me is that CSM Hall looks like he could be Gen. Wayne A. Downings brother, they look damn near alike.
Does SOCOM personnel wear a tan beret as well?
Does SOCOM personnel wear a tan beret as well?
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1986 - 1988 3/12 SFG (ABN)
The strength of the pack is the Wolf... and the strength of the Wolf is the pack...
1985 - 1986 75th Inf Ranger Regt
1986 - 1988 3/12 SFG (ABN)
The strength of the pack is the Wolf... and the strength of the Wolf is the pack...
Damn, Dave, he looks like he could be Wayne's little brother. Good catch!Bugsy wrote:Whats interesting to me is that CSM Hall looks like he could be Gen. Wayne A. Downings brother, they look damn near alike.
Does SOCOM personnel wear a tan beret as well?
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