5th Special Forces Group Fort Bragg N C

The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), originally activated in 1961 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is one of the U.S. Army’s most storied Special Forces units. The Group gained distinction during the Vietnam War, conducting unconventional warfare, counterinsurgency, and direct action missions. Over the decades, the 5th SFG(A) played key roles in operations such as Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, often spearheading U.S. efforts in the Middle East. Today, the 5th Special Forces Group is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and continues to specialize in missions across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.