Falcon (G.I. Joe)
character from G.I. Joe
Falcon (also known as Lieutenant Falcon) is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is a member of the Army Special Forces with the G.I. Joe Team and debuted in 1987.
Profile
His real name is Vincent Falcone and his rank is first lieutenant (paygrade O-2). Falcon was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
As Special Forces, his primary function is special operations. His father was also.in Special Forces, who served with the 10th Special Forces Group as a command sergeant major. Falcon served with the 5th Special Forces Group's Blue Light counter-terrorist unit as an "A" Team executive officer prior to joining the G.I. Joe team. He has been cross-trained in demolitions, and is fluent in Spanish, French, Arabic, and Swahili. Falcon is also an expert with most NATO and Warsaw pact small arms. Falcon has an overwhelming friendliness, and can usually sway even the strongest isolationist into joining the fight.
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