1:20th Special Forces Group

The 1st Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), commonly referred to as 1/20th SFG(A), is a unit of the Army National Guard with a distinguished history of special operations. Activated in 1961, 1/20th SFG(A) is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with subordinate elements across several southern states. The battalion has participated in a wide range of missions, including unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, and foreign internal defense, with notable deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq during the Global War on Terror. Known for their adaptability and professionalism, the soldiers of 1/20th SFG(A) continue to support both national and international security objectives.