An Induction Ceremony for three Army Special Operations Regiments was held in the JFK Auditorium on April 20, 2023 on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Thirteen people were named as Distinguished and Honorary Members to the Regiments of the Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations community. They were honored during the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) inaugural Heritage Week.
Among the inductees are a former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC), former acting Secretary of Defense, a Medal of Honor Recipient, and an Ambassador and Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. Each of the inductees has contributed to the history and legacy of the regiments both were serving in uniform and after their service in the military.
Inducted as Distinguished Members of the Psychological Operations Regiment:
- Col. Richard D. Springett, US Army Retired
- 1st Lt. Daniel J. Edelman, US Army (Posthumous)
Inducted as Distinguished Members of the Special Forces Regiment:
- Maj. John J. Duffy, US Army Medal of Honor
- Major Gen. David A. Morris , US Army Retired
- Col. Ronald Johnson, US Army Retired
- Col. Christopher Miller, US Army, Retired
- Col. Mark Mitchell, US Army, Retired
- Lt. Col. Roger D. Carstens, US Army, Retired
- Sgt. 1st Class E. Riley Lott Jr., US Army, Retired (Posthumous)
Inducted as Honorary Member of the Special Forces Regiment:
- Ms. Azadeh Aryana
Inducted as Distinguished Member of the Civil Affairs Regiment:
- Col. Ernesto L. Sirvas, US Army, Retired
Inducted as Honorary Members of the Civil Affairs Regiment:
- Mr. Donald C Barton, US Army, Retired
- Dr. Spencer Meredith III
