WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A RED BERET: CHIEF COMMANDO OFFICER

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05 Dec 2019 | PEOPLE

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A RED BERET: CHIEF COMMANDO OFFICER

Chief Commando Officer Kenny Tay shares his personal story of joining the Red Berets, and what it means to helm this elite unit.

// Producer & Editor Brian Wong & Jordan Tay
 

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