Colonel Lee A. Van Arsdale 

The Distinguished and Honorary Member of the Regiment program serves as a link between members of the regiments currently serving and those who have separated from active or reserve service but continue to advance the interests of their respective regiments. These recognized individuals serve as ideal role models and advocates and are unwavering in their sense of pride and selfless service for today’s Special Operations Forces Soldiers. As public examples, they enhance unit morale, cohesion and esprit-de-corps while promoting the war fighting ethos.