10/19/2026
On October 19, 2001, just 39 days after the September 11 attacks, American Special Operations forces entered the mountains of Afghanistan on a mission that would help shape the course of the war.
Task Force Dagger brought together Army Green Berets, Air Force Special Operations combat controllers, and the Army’s elite Night Stalkers to work alongside Afghan resistance fighters.
Operating in rugged terrain with limited infrastructure, these teams combined traditional horseback mobility with advanced communications and American airpower to take on Taliban forces.
It was an extraordinary mission defined by courage, ingenuity, and the strength of partnerships forged under the most difficult circumstances.
Their story is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by those who serve.
Read more about this pivotal mission in the article shared by Bulletproof Veteran Podcast.
Then, join us in person on November 4 for the At Ease USA Annual Benefit Luncheon and hear from Will Summers, one of the original 12 Horse Soldiers, as he shares his firsthand perspective on the mission and the experiences that shaped it.
Read the story. Then hear it from someone who lived it.
We hope to see you there!
The Dispatch examines Task Force Dagger, the first Special Forces teams to enter Afghanistan after 9/11, their launch from K2 in Uzbekistan, the Horse Soldiers campaign, and the modern Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation.
