Special Operations Forces are the elite commandos of the U.S. military. They are called upon to perform the toughest duties in the armed forces, and their actions directly affect the protection of America's freedom.

Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Taylor V. Beattie, hosts a talk at The Lincoln Home on Monday, Feb. 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. Taylor will provide an overview of our U.S. military Special Operations forces and explain the duties of an Army Green Beret, A Navy SEAL and an Army Ranger. He will share his thoughts on who is tougher, a Green Beret or a SEAL.

The Lincoln Home is located at 22 River Road, Newcastle. For more information, please contact Rhonda Hanna, director of Community Life at 563-3350 or rhonda@lincoln-home.org. For other event listings, please visit our website at www.lincoln-home.org.