The group specializes in operations in the Middle East, Persian Gulf, Central Asia, and the Horn of Africa. The 5th SFG (A) and two of its battalions spend roughly six months out of every 12 deployed …

The 5th SFG (A) was the first American unit deployed into Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. From October 2001 through April 2002, Special Forces detachments of the 5th SFG (A)...

Feb 4, 2026 · The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), often called “The Legion,” is one of the original Special Forces groups formed during the Cold War. It is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, …

The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was one of the most decorated U.S. Army units of the entire war. Throughout the Vietnam War 20,000 Green Berets served, rotating from the other U.S. Special …

The 5th Special Forces Group was officially activated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on September 21, 1961. It would be based in South Vietnam for much of the Vietnam War.

The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) derives its lineage from two units of World War II fame -- the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and the First Special Service Force ("The Devil’s...

Jun 6, 2025 · Join COL Gabe Szody and CSM Travis Esterby of 5th Special Forces Group for insights into Special Ops tactics, leadership, and the future of warfare.

Oct 3, 2016 · Information derived from the U.S. Army Center of Military History, current as of 3 October 2016. Constituted 5 July 1942 in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters …

The 5th Special Forces Group is a component of the U.S. Army Special Forces, commonly known as Green Berets. Their primary mission includes unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, …

5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is an elite U.S. Army Green Beret unit based at Fort Campbell, KY. These exceptionally trained warriors have been at the forefront of combat operations since they led …