U.S. Army Special Forces | The Why | 10th SFG(A)

The Why. A visual poem. Audio from an active duty United States Army Special Forces Operator. A small look inside why one of our Nations most elite forces do what they do.

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[will]

“I NEVER WANT MY KIDS
LOOKING UP TO SOMEONE ELSE”

that hits hard

[leeburkai]

In June of 1968, at Fort Benning jump school, a Green Beret came over to a group of us who had just earned our 'silver wings' and asked us, who among us wanted to be their own boss. Long story short: 10th SFG, 5th SFG and MACV-SOG. Glad to be alive. Once a Special Forces soldier, always a Special Forces soldier. Seventy-three now and keeping my skills sharp. Sneaky Pete...
Lee Burkins, Author of 'Soldier's Heart: An Inquiry of War'

[charliesmith]

THIS is the type of video ads the military needs to invest in.

[JinchurikiOfSouthTexas]

When I decided to start training for selection it was last March. I am putting my packet together as we speak for October. Dreamed of being a Green Beret since I was a kid. Time to make that shit my reality. Great video!

Edit * Thanks for all the support. My packet has been completed and sitting on the SF recruiters desk. Just waiting for fiscal year 22 to open up and I’ll be classed. I wish all of you the best as well in everything you do.

Update 6/08/2022 12:45PM
I collapsed a couple of weeks prior to report date. Not a heat injury but apparently I have holes in my heart and an enlarged atrium. Long story short, I’m being medboarded and currently waiting on ratings. I never replied because I’m devastated of the outcome of me wanting to pursue my dreams. Thanks for all the support and I pray everyone one of you gets selected and makes it through.

[haydeng]

6 months and 1 day into my military career. I graduated Airborne school at 9am this morning. Completed all five jumps and I volunteered for RASP a week ago.

[raysantiago]

I deployed to Ubon AB, Thailand, and operated with the 10th SFG. "Great Warriors!" January 1, 1993 -December 18, 1993. Be All You Can Be ❤ in the US ARMY

[alexandruvlad]

Every now and then, when my mind is fogged up, i come here, look at this video, and remind myself that this lifestyle saved my life…

[jollyoly]

I was at a very low point in my life. Watching this video motivated me so much to work out and get out of my funk and dream of joining the army to be a ranger. The song the video the quotes, brought me to tears and made me more humble towards being a proud American. Thank you to all the men and women who have serve and are serving on our armed forces.

[davidcardenas]

Inspiring even after retiring... Best recruiting video I have seen for us. RLTW/DOL

[fred_____]

This should be a super bowl commercial. Super motivating and inspirational.

[ivangopnik]

That line "I never wanted a normal life I never wanted a normal job" really hits, having to work at the office routinely is like being a drone loyal to a company that leeches your life

[chrisbriese]

currently 11C prepping for selection. These words speak truth to how I feel... I’m watching this every day until my dream is a reality. Thank you for this

[romeloortiz]

I regularly come and watch this video to reaffirm my path in life. Be the man you want your kids to surpass.

[carminedowney]

30 years ago I swore my oath, nothing like earning that tab and donning that beret, yet that video gave me chills. #longtab, #18e, #scoutrider #H.A.L.O., #Sniper

[manonfire]

The one person who disliked this video is the person who got kicked out of SFAS for not putting out and working in a team, and then went on to say horrible things about the community on the internet and to his peers. Weak-link

[WeekzGod]

Perfect. Literally, every reason I've thought of was in this video. The most important being wanting to work with and be around people who feel the same way.

[Gonzzzzzo]

I Did a National Guard Special Forces 1 day event yesterday. Flew from Illinois to Massachusetts to see the 20th special forces group. Competed in the SF PT test( Push ups, Sit ups, Pull ups, 5-mile run, and a 10 mile ruck March with 45lb. I placed either last or close to last place. I never quit and I never once said to myself I didn’t belong or I couldn’t do it. I am more dedicated to Become a Green Beret now more than ever! I have a lot of work ahead of me but it’s a dream and it will become a reality!

[MikeSmith]

I worked in Fort Bragg (Liberty) couple of years and there I met some of the most professional, bad ass, nfg and fearless Soldiers ever. These men will walk right through hell for each other. I’m glad even in these times we have people like them. God bless them all!

[x-wvjc]

Currently civilian prepping for SFAS these words hit home, want this job and life more than anything

[TheFreerider]

Dude that's unreal. Such a simple, honest and effective motivation. So much clearness in his words. Thank you for sharing this with us.