Only in deepest respect do I refer to Army Special Forces as “snake eaters.” Of course there are the other nicknames like Mallards and Green Beanies but again, I have only the deepest respect for these dudes. Back in the day the Green Berets were looked down on and frowned upon by the powers that be. The conventional higher ups did not know how to to use them or appreciate their unique skills. Alas, look at them today, at the forefront leading the charge in the Global War on Terrorism, along with special ops troops from all the other services.

John Wayne, Barry Sadler and Puff are all smiling down from a nicer place. Well, maybe Puff is still flying cargo runs in some South American garden spot.