Jose Favela
U.S. Army Military Retiree
About
Branch
U.S. Army
Service Years
1997 - 2018
Units
82nd Airborne
U.S. Army
The 82nd Airborne Division is a specialized infantry division of the United States Army. It is known for its rapid deployment capability and ability to conduct airborne operations. The division has a long and storied history, playing a crucial role in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, Operation Just Cause in Panama, the Gulf War, and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 82nd Airborne Division is based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and remains one of the most highly trained and ready divisions in the U.S. Army.
10TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP
U.S. Army
Unit with 301 member associations.
Special Forces
U.S. Army
The term "Special Forces" most commonly refers to the United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Established in 1952, this elite unit was created to conduct unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, and counter-terrorism missions. The Green Berets gained prominence during the Vietnam War for their expertise in guerrilla tactics and working alongside indigenous forces. Over the decades, they have played crucial roles in conflicts around the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq, embodying the motto "De Oppresso Liber"—to free the oppressed.