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Military service is built on a shared cultural identity. Conversations across the force often default to the concept that every Soldier is part of one Army. All Soldiers, from Stryker infantrymen to Special Forces weapons sergeants, share the foundational identity represented by the U.S. Army nametape worn above their heart. Likewise, every Soldier is bound by the same oath and serves the same Constitution. However, this shared foundation overshadows the profound organizational and cultural differences between the conventional force and Army special operations forces (ARSOF).
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Banner Image for The Relentless Pursuit of an Exceptional Experience U.S. Army Soldiers with Group Support Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), move to clear a building on a compound during close-quarters battle drills. Green Berets from 10th SFG(A) provided expertise and guidance for the Soldiers, training the squads and embedding with them through the drills. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Rhianna Ballenger)

May 7, 2026

The Relentless Pursuit of an Exceptional Experience

The most meaningful similarity between my time as a collegiate baseball coach and my time as an Army officer is not the presence of hierarchy, discipline, or standards—it is the responsibility to cultivate an exceptional experience for the people entrusted to me. In both professions, performance is inseparable from experience. Leaders who pursue experience deliberately and relentlessly are rewarded not only with better outcomes but with stronger teams, deeper trust, and organizations capable of sustaining success over time.

Who We Are, What We Do: Framing the Special Forces Identity Debate banner image, with an U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) overlooks a training course during exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia.

Sept. 25, 2025

Who We Are, What We Do: Framing the Special Forces Identity Debate

“Our nation will require answers without even knowing the questions—but answer you will.” -Command Sgt. Maj. Dave Waldo, addressing a graduating Special Forces Regimental First Formation in 20241 Over the past year, a public debate has emerged over the Special Forces Regiment’s identity: who Green Berets are, what missions define us, and how we remain relevant in great-power competition. The conversation is occurring beyond official channels in LinkedIn® posts, podcasts, and professional journals—an indicator that the community is wrestling with foundational questions.

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