Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Sergeant Gary "Mike" Rose, awarded the Medal of Honor in 2017 for extraordinary heroism during the secret MACV-SOG Operation Tailwind in Laos (1970), addresses fellow veterans at a Special Forces Charitable Trust reception. A commemorative painting honoring his service and unit is displayed at right, reflecting the enduring bond among Green Beret veterans of the Vietnam War's clandestine operations. Project: 219447