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Army Ranger killed in action
RELEASE NUMBER: 100322-01 DATE POSTED: MARCH 22, 2010 PRESS RELEASE:  Army Ranger died from wounds received in combat U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, March 22, 2010) — An Army Ranger...
Remembering the Iran Hostage Crisis
On this day in 1981 just minutes after Ronald Reagan's inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in Teheran, Iran, were released, ending their 444-day struggle in captivity. The Iran Hostage...
Treating Terrorism as a Crime…Nine years later!
The FBI said today that they are announcing the addition of two individuals to our Most Wanted Terrorists list, along with substantial rewards for information leading to their capture. Fahd Mohammed Ahmed al-Quso is sought for his role in the October...
National Guard Special Forces Soldier Killed in Action
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Nov 24, 2009) — A U.S. Army Special Forces National Guard Soldier was killed Nov. 23 as a result of an improvised explosive device strike to his all-terrain vehicle, while conducting a combat patrol in the vicinity...
Seven USASOC Soldiers died Oct. 26, 2009 in western Afghanistan.
RELEASE NUMBER: 091029-03 DATE POSTED: OCTOBER 29, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: USASOC Soldiers killed in Helicopter Crash U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Oct. 29, 2009) — Seven U.S. Army Special...
Special Forces Group Soldiers Killed in IED Strike
RELEASE NUMBER: 090917-02 DATE POSTED: SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces Group Soldiers killed in IED Strike U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Sept. 17, 2009) — Three...
In Memoriam: CPL Benjamin Kopp, 3/75IN (RGR)
RELEASE NUMBER: 090720-01 DATE POSTED: JULY 20, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Army Ranger killed in action U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, July 20, 2009) — An Army Ranger died July 18 from...
Husband reaches top NCO rank as wife begins Army officer career
By Benjamin Abel USAJFKSWCS Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, July 16, 2009) - “Pete, you are at the apex of your career.  Jackie is our future.” The Pete addressed by Brig. Gen. Bennet Sacolick, the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy...
Special Forces Command host Memorial Day Ceremony
FORTBRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service,  May 25, 2009)  -  A bell rang out after the name of each departed Green Beret Soldier’s name was read aloud in memory of their time honored commitment and service. The U.S. Army Special Forces Command...
Farewell Ranger Ryan Casey McGhee
RELEASE NUMBER: 090514-01 DATE POSTED: MAY 14, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Army Ranger killed in action U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 14, 2009) — An Army Ranger died May 13 while conducting...
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