Blk Ops Uncommon Stories from U.S. Special Operations Forces

After the desegregation of the United States military in 1948, three U.S. Army Special Forces Green Berets embarked on a journey to explore the human aspects of military service and amplify uncommon stories of underrepresented veterans who served within the U.S. Special Operations Forces.

In this episode, United States Air Force Veteran and Retired Chief Master Sergeant Robert Zackery III shares his story of growing up in Jasper, Tennessee. Zack talks about how his road to success was significantly shaped by his life experiences, which led him to become one of the best Tactical Air Control Party (TAC-P) during the Global War on Terror (GWOT) campaign.

In this episode, United States Army Veteran and retired Command Sergeant Maor Arthur "AC" Coley shares first-hand accounts of growing up in South Florida during the Jim Crow era. Arthur was inspired by his parents, who always reminded him to do his best. This led him to be one of the finest communicators who served within the U.S. Special Operations Command.

In this episode, United States Army Veteran and Retired First Sergeant Shirley Baez shares her story about overcoming hardships during her childhood in New York City. She talks about her pursuit of education and struggles with developing self-confidence. Shirley's resiliency and desire for self-improvement led her through multiple deployments during the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Campaign.