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I responded to a newsletter question from Bill L. who signed off with an Army special forces motto in Latin, which I translated for readers. It created a lot of interest and requests for more information. I then published a summary of elite military units and their mottoes. -Adrian Adams

SEALs (Navy). Established in 1962, SEALs operate on SEa, Air, and Land conducting unconventional warfare. They carry out clandestine, high-impact missions and special reconnaissance. Their motto, "The only easy day was yesterday."

Force Recon (Marines). Created in 1775, the entire U.S. Marine Corps considers itself an elite force. Within the Corps is a unit similar to the Navy SEALS called Force Recon. They operate as ghost units going deep behind enemy lines to gather intelligence and perform special operations against high-value targets. Their motto, "Swift, Silent, Deadly."

Rangers (Army). Formed in 1942, Army Rangers are rapid light infantry who perform airborne operations, raids, ambushes, and airfield seizures. Their primary mission is to engage in close combat and direct-fire battles. Their motto, "Rangers lead the way!

Green Berets (Army). Formed in 1952, Army Special Forces known as Green Berets conduct guerrilla warfare, sabotage, and subversion. Their training includes languages, culture, diplomacy, psychological warfare, and disinformation. Their motto, "To Free the Oppressed."

Delta Force (Army). Formed in 1977, this elite and secretive force specializes in hostage rescue and counter-terrorism as well as direct action against high-value targets. They recruit from Rangers and Green Berets. Their motto, "Surprise, Speed, Success."

Board Members (HOAs). Emerging in the 1960s, these elite volunteers oversee common interest developments under the harshest conditions imaginable. They have two mottoes: "Survive The Next Meeting" and "Never Again!" 

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Elite Warriors #1. Could you possibly be any smarter or any funnier? Being an "elite warrior" myself, I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you for the LOL. -B.

Elite Warriors #2. Your comment adding board members to your list of the special forces groups was hysterical, but you forgot one group. Managers. I love your newsletter, always informative and regularly entertaining. -Lisa H.

RESPONSE: I agree, managers deserve special recognition. They often walk point for their boards and get hit first in ambushes. 

Elite Warriors #3. I'm waiting for you to share how Adams Stirling's senior partner, the Hon. Lawrence W. Stirling's public service actually stretches wa-a-ay back before his legislative efforts as author of the Davis-Stirling Act, to his service as an Army officer. Good job! I thank you for that. -Patsy F.

RESPONSE: Judge Stirling has an impressive career of service. He commanded a large 550-man unit in Korea where he was awarded the Combat Badge for infantry operations along the DMZ. He was then assigned to the 12th Special Forces (Green Berets), went to airborne school, and became an A-Team commander. From there, he was assigned to the Pentagon before retiring from the Army. His leadership skills were then used in the Assembly where he authored ~200 bills, including the highly successful Adopt-A Highway program and the Davis-Stirling Act. He is a remarkable man and an enormous asset to our firm.

Elite Warriors #4. Your article on the mottoes of different service groups was truly informative. It also explains what happened to UDTs (Underwater Demolition Teams), they became SEALS. I laughed out loud when I came to the last branch of service. The only difference between us board members and the military is they get paid, can retire with a pension, and at some point people stop shooting at them. -Nancy H.

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