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.
Born May 13, 1952 in McKees Rock, Pennsylvania, John Kasich was the son of parents who worked for the post office.He spent his formative years in that community, taking an active role in his high school and local church.hen the Republicans took control of the House in the midterm elections of 1994, Kasich was appointed chairman of the House Budget Committee, bypassing more senior members. This is a position he would hold until his retirement from Congress in 2000.