Special Forces was established as a basic branch of the U.S. Army in 1987. The branch's lineage, however, can be traced to June of 1952, when the 10th Special Forces Group - Airborne was activated. The United States Army Band "Country Roads" pays tribute to the Green Berets with this performance of "Ballad of the Green Berets," originally written and performed by Green Beret Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler. Do you remember hearing this song on the radio? Share your memories with us in the comments. Spec

With a cast of 48 international stars, Darryl F. Zanuck's D-Day epic, THE LONGEST DAY ('62), was one of the most ambitious pictures made in Hollywood history costing $10 million to make. It took home Oscars for cinematography and special effects. #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM