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 Major 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.

Major (Retired) James Capers Jr. served in the most elite unit in the U.S. Marine Corps - Force Reconnaissance. His adventures in the heart of Vietnam transformed him into a legend. Capers became the only Marine to receive a battlefield commission and was nominated twice for the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on the battlefield.

Brigadier General (Retired) Remo Butler forged an extraordinary path as the first black U.S. Army Special Forces Officer to rise to the rank of General Officer, etching his name in the storied history of Special Operations. Journeying from a small town in Mississippi to the heart of SOCOM's command center, discover how his remarkable ascent was shaped by resilience and the guidance of mentors.

Meet Jack Frost, a retired Command Sergeant Major from the US Army Special Forces. He reflects on his childhood in the early 1940's and 50's to legendary operator in MACVSOG during the Vietnam War. The episode weaves through his harrowing missions, the weight of loss and culminates with Jack finding purpose in civilian life; mentoring the next generation of leaders.

We dive into the extraordinary life of Howard "Mad Max" Mullen, a retired US Army Ranger and Grenada combat veteran. From his humble beginnings as an Army dependent, Howard embarks on a transformative journey to the military, shaping him into a Ranger Hall of Famer. Post-service, he navigates life as a movie actor, bodybuilder, and mentor; all the while grappling with the echoes of his past.