http://news.soc.mil/releases/News Archive/2009/August/090811-02.html
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Aug. 11, 2009) – The 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) will activate a fourth line battalion on Aug. 18, which marks the continued growth of U.S. Army Special Forces.
The ceremony will take place on the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) parade field at 9:30 a.m.
Lt. Col. Fleming T. Sullivan will assume command at this time.
The development and activation of additional Special Forces battalions allows for greater support of current missions and flexibility around the globe. Additionally, it provides relief to our soldiers who have been continuously deployed since 2001.
Operational experience over the last several years has validated the Special Forces mission sets, demonstrating their specific relevancy and application in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 3rd Group currently focuses primarily on operations in Afghanistan.
NOTE TO MEDIA: Media interested in covering the activation ceremony should contact the 3rd Group Public Affairs Officer no later than noon, Aug. 13 at (910) 574-4011.
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Aug. 11, 2009) – The 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) will activate a fourth line battalion on Aug. 18, which marks the continued growth of U.S. Army Special Forces.
The ceremony will take place on the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) parade field at 9:30 a.m.
Lt. Col. Fleming T. Sullivan will assume command at this time.
The development and activation of additional Special Forces battalions allows for greater support of current missions and flexibility around the globe. Additionally, it provides relief to our soldiers who have been continuously deployed since 2001.
Operational experience over the last several years has validated the Special Forces mission sets, demonstrating their specific relevancy and application in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 3rd Group currently focuses primarily on operations in Afghanistan.
NOTE TO MEDIA: Media interested in covering the activation ceremony should contact the 3rd Group Public Affairs Officer no later than noon, Aug. 13 at (910) 574-4011.