Special forces emerged in the early 20th century, with a significant growth in the field during the Second World War, when every major army involved in the fighting created formations devoted to special operations behind enemy lines.
11 photos: John Kasich's political career. Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks at the First in the Nation Republican Leadership Summit on April 18, 2015, in Nashua, New Hampshire. The summit was attended by all the 2016 Republican candidates as well as those eying a run for the nomination.
Public Health Priorities Take Stage in New Budget. Four years ago, Gov. John R. Kasich enacted innovative new policies to modernize Medicaid, streamline health and human services, and improve overall health system performance. With the help of public and private partners, that work is beginning to pay off for Ohioans.