5th Group Special Forces
About 2,500 soldiers are assigned to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C.
The 5th Group has called Fort Campbell home since 1988.
These special operations troops are assigned to areas in the Middle East, Southwest and Central Asia, and
Africa and continue to play a major part in the war in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The 5th Group's motto is "to liberate the oppressed," and it derives its lineage from the unit of World War II
fame, the First Special Service Forces.
Over the past three years, teams have trained in more than 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan,
Jordan, Egypt and Somalia. Col. Christopher Conner is the 5th Group commander.
160th Special Operations
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) is the only aviation unit in the military that
specifically flies for special operation missions. It falls under the U.S. Army Special Operations Command,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
The 160th goes by the motto "Night Stalkers Don't Quit," and began in the early 1980s. The unit was formed
from the best Army helicopter pilots to fly covert missions, especially at night.
The 160th has become known as the Night Stalkers because of its capability to strike undetected during
darkness and its distinguished performance around the world. The unit is commanded by Col. Kevin Mangum.
Other tenant units
U.S. Air Force units 19th Air Support Operation Squadron and Operating Location.
621st Air Mobility Operations Group.
716th Military Police Battalion.
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