The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) has a long and storied history serving the Nation during peacetime and war. With forces stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington and Okinawa, Japan, the 1st SFG (A) is the lead Special Forces Group on operations in Asia and the Pacific. Special Forces units perform seven doctrinal missions: Unconventional Warfare, Foreign Internal Defense, Special Reconnaissance, Direct Action, Combating Terrorism, Counter-proliferation, and Information Operations. These missions make Special Forces unique in the U.S. military, because they are employed throughout the three stages of the operational continuum: peacetime, conflict and war. Special Forces Soldiers are renowned for their ability to deploy in small teams, operate independently, and conduct their mission in austere environments. Whatever situation may arise, be assured the men of the Special Forces stand ready to answer the Nation's call to duty - De Oppresso Liber.