Special Forces Foundation — Medal of Honor Spotlight SFC Eugene Ashley Jr. Vietnam War • U.S. Army Detachment A-101, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) A leader who charged into fire five times to save his brothers. A warrior who gave everything so others could live. On February 6–7, 1968, during the brutal battle for Camp Lang Vei, Sergeant First Class Eugene Ashley Jr. displayed unmatched courage and sacrifice in one of the most harrowing rescue missions in Special Forces history. When North

Every mission starts with preparation for failure, not success. In Special Forces, complacency costs lives, and optimism isn’t a plan. The standard inside 5th Special Forces Group is simple and unforgiving: train for the worst day, because that’s the day that matters most. From Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fran Racioppi sat down with the leadership of 5th Special Forces Group, COL Gabe Szody and CSM Travis Esterby, to break down how The Legion builds combat power for an unpredictable future. They di