Epic Photo Of Delta Force Operators With Hatchets Goes Viral
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Key Points:
- A viral Instagram photo shows Delta Force operators equipped with rifles and carrying hatchets, highlighting an unexpected aspect of their gear.
- Delta Force, a Tier One Army unit with over four decades of experience, recently gained attention for a high-profile raid capturing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
- The use of hatchets by Tier One operators dates back to at least the 1990s, originating with SEAL Team Six and later adopted by Delta Force after the Global War on Terror began.
- These custom knives and hatchets are typically tied to specific assault squadrons, though the exact purpose of their use remains undisclosed.
