5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP

• The 5th Special Forces Group was activated on September 21, 1961, during the early days of the Vietnam War. • They are also known as the "The Legion" due to their extensive combat experience and exceptional skills. • The group played a key role in the capture of Saddam Hussein during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. • They have been awarded numerous medals for their bravery and service, including multiple Presidential Unit Citations. • The 5th Special Forces Group operates in the Middle East and Africa, conducting special operations missions in support of US national security goals. • They are experts in unconventional warfare, counterinsurgency, and foreign internal defense. • The group's motto is "De Oppresso Liber" which means "To Liberate the Oppressed" in Latin. • They are often deployed on high-risk missions behind enemy lines, working with local forces to achieve their objectives. • The 5th Special Forces Group is based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and has a long and storied history of success in combat. • Members of the group undergo rigorous training and selection processes to ensure they are the best of the best.