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Old 10-27-2017, 03:14   #1
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Green Berets honor JFK in Arlington ceremony

Green Berets honor JFK in Arlington ceremony

http://www.fayobserver.com/news/2017...ngton-ceremony

"Fifty-six years ago, President John F. Kennedy came to Fort Bragg, the home of Special Forces, and forever linked the elite soldiers to their distinctive green berets.

For that, Kennedy has a revered place in the lore of the U.S. Army’s foremost experts in unconventional warfare.

On Wednesday, as they have most years since Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963, Special Forces soldiers from Fort Bragg traveled to Kennedy’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects to one of their biggest champions..."

Nice pictures in the story.
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Old 10-27-2017, 03:22   #2
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"most years"?

I'm surprised it hasn't happened every year, I imagine there might be an interesting story behind that?

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Old 10-27-2017, 09:33   #3
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Army directed I'm sure.

I would not "honor" a liar and a coward myself.
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