Think of their accomplishments. The men of Alpha 3336 undoubtedly can run and hit. They can throw (grenades), and they can catch. But they also can scuba dive and HALO, that is, leap from aircraft at a high altitude (20,000 feet). Then they "low open," i.e., do not open their parachutes until, say, they are at 1,000 feet. From 20,000 feet to 1,000 feet, carrying as much as 100 pounds of equipment, they scan the ground for landing locations. They need that equipment, for when they land, they are on their own. Once on the ground, they might kill, but they also might practice diplomacy. With their exhaustive training in foreign languages and in the customs of the countries in which they work, they are not only warriors but also diplomats intent on winning the locals over against the insurgents nearby. A Green Beret team also includes highly trained medical professionals capable of treating the wounded and attending to the health needs of locals, even their dental needs.
The ancient Greeks considered athletic achievement to be the result of training and talent but also the result of something more: character. With their Silver Stars on their chests, these Green Berets have demonstrated character of the highest order. When the warriors of the NFL shake their fannies in the end zone or their fists in the faces of fallen competitors, I shall be thinking of the men of Alpha 3336. Their example edifies our country and protects it from our enemies.