With the Global War on Terror in its fifteenth year, a great deal of emphasis has been placed on special operations forces, often forgetting several other critical and tradition-laden military units. Sure, Navy SEALs are amazing and you will see more of them in this article, but a great deal of brave individuals who have fought and died for this great country never served in such elite units.
In fact, many of our nation’s heroes served in traditional infantry elements long before our nation’s elite units even existed.
Here is a list of 19 military units and specialties that the average American should know – from conventional to Tier One Special Mission Units (SMU). Please note that this list is a starter kit to your knowledge and certainly not comprehensive.
