What military branch is duke and ripcord in the movie GI Joe?

Duke and Ripcord are members of the U.S. Army in the GI Joe movie franchise.

* Duke is a decorated Special Forces soldier who leads the Joes.

* Ripcord is a skilled paratrooper and pilot.

While the movie franchise takes some liberties with the original comic book origins, Duke and Ripcord's military backgrounds remain consistent.