THE GREEN BERETS FOUNDATION
The United States Army Special Forces, known as the Green Berets, are a special operations force tasked with five primary missions: unconventional warfare (the original and most important mission of Special Forces), foreign internal defence, special reconnaissance, direct action, and counter-terrorism.
The Green Beret Foundation (GBF) provides direct and continuous support to the Green Beret Community and its families. The Green Beret Foundation facilitates the transition of Green Berets and their families whether from wounds sustained in combat, illness, injury or “merely” from numerous deployments and/or retirement. Programmes range from Casualty care to Extended care, Family care and assistance transitioning out of the military.
Backing the Green Beret Foundation
Adam Such, LTC(Ret.), US 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), visited the HQ of theGreen Beret Foundation to present a cheque on behalf of the Order. This was a truly international effort by the Order, as the fundraising efforts in Wales by Chevalier Mel Watts helped make the donation possible. The Order on both sides of the Atlantic is proud to stand with the Green Beret...
Mel’s run raised over £1000
The banner of the Order of St George is unfurled during the run. Chevalier Mel Watts and Al Lewis have completed their fundraising run for the Order. They ran up Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in south Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, raising over £1000 for three of the services charities the Order supports – ABF – the Soldier’s Charity, The 3rd Bt Princess of Wales's...