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NousDefionsDoc 07-02-2004 16:07

Beret Expert - AM, Take your blood pressure Meds Before Reading
 
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IIRC, the first SF soldiers wore green berets as a stunt to get JFK's attention on a visit to Fort Bragg. They picked green berets because they thought the Royal Marines looked cool. No-one was more surprised than they when Kennedy made it their trademark.
Good to know I spent almost two years working my butt off to earn a "stunt" that looked cool.

BMT (RIP) 07-02-2004 16:45

Beret Expert - AM, Take your blood pressure Meds Before Reading
 
Damn NDD!! I was only cool 11 of my 67 years!!!

BMT
Jr. FOG

NousDefionsDoc 07-02-2004 16:49

LOL

Amazing how many experts there are in the world.

Team Sergeant 07-02-2004 17:45

Where did you get the quote from?

NousDefionsDoc 07-02-2004 17:56

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Originally posted by Team Sergeant
Where did you get the quote from?
ww..naw, I'm embarrassed to admit I was there. LOL

I thought it was cute...:munchin

QRQ 30 07-02-2004 19:36

I wouldn't call it a stunt but I believe Kennedy's visit was the first time the beret was worn in formation and in garrison. Until then it was only worn in the field.

The part of coming from the British Royal Commando is also true. However, I think it had to do with heritage rather than "cuteness or neato".

As with most lies, exagerations, propaganda, etc., it is based on fact.

The Reaper 07-02-2004 19:36

Re: Beret Expert - AM, Take your blood pressure Meds Before Reading
 
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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc


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IIRC, the first SF soldiers wore green berets as a stunt to get JFK's attention on a visit to Fort Bragg. They picked green berets because they thought the Royal Marines looked cool. No-one was more surprised than they when Kennedy made it their trademark.
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Good to know I spent almost two years working my butt off to earn a "stunt" that looked cool.

Jackassery.

I am sure that news will come as a great surprise to General Yarborough who received the authorization and the original 1953 Green Beret designer, Herb Brucker.

The President called ahead to ASK if they were planning to wear the beret during his visit, and signed a Presidential authorization to make it happen.

What idiot posted that and where?

TR

NousDefionsDoc 07-02-2004 19:42

Boss, I respectfully refuse to answer on the grounds that I will personally receive an unmerciful teasing and taunting by the members of this esteemed body.:D

Sacamuelas 07-02-2004 19:43

ROTFLMAO :boohoo

Team Sergeant 07-02-2004 19:46

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Originally posted by Sacamuelas
ROTFLMAO :boohoo
Laugh it up tooth boy.... Remember he who laughs last....

TS

NousDefionsDoc 07-02-2004 19:49

Da Hat Info

LOL - Tooth Boy? :D

Nein mention of the of the Queen's Own 18th Homosexual Royal Commandos and Tank Guards.:D

Sacamuelas 07-02-2004 19:50

Boss, I respectfully refuse to quit laughing on the grounds that I will personally receive an unmerciful teasing and taunting by the members of this esteemed body if I pass up these rare opportunities to return fire.:D

LOL

QRQ 30 07-02-2004 20:21

Just to be accurate Special Forces was chartered in 1953. JFK officially authorized it in 1961. QRQ got his in 1964.

http://www.groups.sfahq.com/sf_heral...et/history.htm

NousDefionsDoc 07-02-2004 20:25

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Originally posted by QRQ 30
Just to be accurate Special Forces was chartered in 1953. JFK officially authorized it in 1961. QRQ got his in 1964.

http://www.groups.sfahq.com/sf_heral...et/history.htm

LOL - DAMN! Ok, you win.











For now:D

Bill Harsey 07-02-2004 20:34

Re: Re: Beret Expert - AM, Take your blood pressure Meds Before Reading
 
Quote:

Originally posted by The Reaper
Jackassery.

I am sure that news will come as a great surprise to General Yarborough who received the authorization and the original 1953 Green Beret designer, Herb Brucker.

The President called ahead to ASK if they were planning to wear the beret during his visit, and signed a Presidential authorization to make it happen.

What idiot posted that and where?

TR

I made a knife for an extraordinary gentleman who is retired SF. His name is William Yarborough. DO NOT piss off the knifemaker who is honored with designing the knife who bears this mans name. I concur with Reaper, that's the history I have from a very good source.


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