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To: Fred Hayek
The black beret in the past was for Ranger units.

The black beret was actually worn by Armored Cavalry units before the Rangers adopted it.

65 posted on 06/13/2011 7:58:45 PM PDT by Sarajevo (Avoid arguments with your wife about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.)
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To: Sarajevo; Fred Hayek

The Rangers were wearing the black beret as early as 1951.


67 posted on 06/13/2011 8:10:36 PM PDT by ansel12 (Bachmann/Rollins/Romney=destruction for Bachmann, but it sure helps Romney. WHY?)
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