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U.S. Green Beret history reel
On October 12th, 1961, President John F. Kennedy met with Brigadier General William P. Yarborough on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Months later, he would authorize the Green Beret as the official headgear of Special Forces, citing the beret as a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage and a mark of d
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On October 12th, 1961, President John F. Kennedy met with Brigadier General William P. Yarborough on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Months later, he would authorize the Green Beret as the official headgear of Special Forces, citing the beret as a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage and a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Seu Chan)
Attribution: Source: DVIDS Hub — U.S. Department of Defense public-affairs media
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