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.
Governor. Ohio politician John Kasich made Westerville his home after graduating from Ohio State in 1974. His election to the state senate at age 26 was the start of a fast-moving, high-profile career.isit the Collection. Learn more about John Kasich's journey through an archive of his State Senate and U.S. Congressional papers, which were transferred by Kasich to the Westerville Public Library in 2004.