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Waltz is a Green Beret veteran who served in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The Republican nominee for the slot is Derrick Anderson, a former Army Green Beret.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
As Donn makes his way through the treacherous territory, members of his family and volunteer search parties hope for the best but expect the worst, while the boy withstands physical and psychological hardships that might cause a Green Beret to flinch.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Oh’s military service also came under scrutiny, with particular contention over his claim to Green Beret service in campaign materials.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Etymology
from the beret worn by Special Forces soldiers
First Known Use
1949, in the meaning defined above
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“Green Beret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Green%20Beret. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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