The verb ELABORATE has 4 senses: 1. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. 2. produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product. 3. make more complex, intricate, or richer.
The US Army Special Forces are a Tier One spec ops force known worldwide as the Green Berets. SOFREP covers Special Forces with topics written by real Special Forces Operators.
Special forces are involved in a lot of classified operations and wouldn't want their identities to be revealed to the public. The media often publishes sensitive photos with complete disregard for secrecy. At that time it is essential that the faces of the special forces aren't revealed.