Received the following email from Sean & Gary All,Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, the 2021 USASOC Sniper Competition sponsor show, sponsor live-fire, and awards banquet are cancelled.The competition will still be held but is closed to [everyone except] competitors and cadre. All participants are required to quarantine for 10 days prior to the competition and receive…
Joint statement by CJCS, his deputy, and the Service Chiefs
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SFA 62 Mailing Address
SFA Chapter 62 VFW John Boyd Post 7318 615 S. Page Street Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Valuable information on dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric, and specialty dental care treatments and procedures.
DUKE UNIVERSITY PAIN MANAGEMENT STUDY
Pain Management Study for Veterans with Chronic Pain Veterans and service members who have served since October 2001, and have chronic pain, may be eligible to participate in a Duke research study about the use of mobile apps to help treat chronic pain. Participants will be compensated for their time.ALL STUDY VISITS DURING COVID-19 STAY-AT-HOME…
SFA & SFA 62 Educational Assistance Program
SFA Education Assistance Program (aka SFA Scholarship Fund) was established and is designed to provide one-time scholarship grants to members, dependents and grandchildren of SFA members in good standing. The number of grants awarded and amounts are determined by the Scholarship Committee with the approval of the Association Board of Officers. Grants may be given in the name of individuals or corporations when funds are contributed directly for this purpose and is approved by the SFA Board of Officers. The Assistant Secretary who selects its committee members chairs the Scholarship Committee.
In Memoriam, Mitchel Allen Williamson
Mitchel Allen Williamson, 56, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home.
Mitchel Allen Williamson was born on 09/18/1963 at Eglin AFB, Florida. He enlisted into the US Army on 02/22/1982. He began his military career in the Pathfinder Co at Ft. Rucker, AL as an 11B Infantryman. After completing the Special Forces Qualification course, Mitch continued his career in the Army by serving as a Special Forces soldier in the 10th, 7th, and 3d SF Groups. He retired as a MSG with A Co 2 BN, 1st Special Warfare Training Group at Ft Bragg, NC. After retirement Mitch lived in Pinehurst, NC with his wife, Stephanie, and had a very special bond with their beautiful daughter, Kendall. Mitch held a BS in Political Science, and enjoyed fishing, golf, and horses and was an active member of Special Forces Association Chapter 62.
11th Annual USASOC Sniper Competition March 19-20, 2020
UPDATE: Public Events have been cancelled due to COVID-19. We want to give special thanks to the sponsors that made this years competition possible. The top 5 teams for 2020 are: 1. USASOC 2. 75th Ranger Regiment 3. 5th SFG 4. US Coast Guard 5. NSW The finest Sniper teams from around the world converge…
Hope For Stacy
Hi, my name is Doc Maloney and I want to share this tragic story about a wonderful couple I know named Stacy and Scott Douglas. Stacy was recently diagnosed with Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) a rare central nervous system disorder that primarily affects the eye nerves (optic neuritis) and the spinal cord (myelitis). Stacy is 52…
SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHAB FOR VETERANS
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12th Annual September 11th Memorial Poker Run & Party
Saturday 7 September 2019 $10.00 Per Hand Plus 50/50 Raffles Bikes & Cars Welcome!!! Registration Starts at 10:00am @ VFW Post 7318 615 South Page St Southern Pines, NC (910) 692-3772 Pull Out for Poker Run 11:30am Last Bike/Car in 4:00pm Food and refreshments await at the VFW post 7318 upon return Support our Sponsors:…
Retirement/Separation Briefing 9-12 July 2019
Signup by clicking here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0549acad28a4f94-fort POC: John Armezzani Who: All Veterans or Active Duty Personnel who may separate or retire within 2 years. What: Informational Seminars Where: United States John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Auditorium. Kennedy Hall Room 127 When: July 9th – 12th – Times Vary – Click Signup link above…
Brotherhood MC Ride 5/18
Who: Special Forces Brotherhood MC Pineland What: 1st Annual Spring Poker Ride Where: Copper Cricket Pub, Sanford, NC Copper Cricket Pub 98 Amarillo Ln, Sanford, NC 27332 (919) 498-0051 https://goo.gl/maps/HMsGxcCiEhMuihh67 When: 10:00 May 18, 2019 Why: Get together and socialize with fellow riders.
USASOC History Office Launches Public Portal
The USASOC History Office on Fort Bragg now has an outward facing portal that all can access. Lots of products that should be of interest, to include articles, fact sheets, photos, icon bios, the list goes on and on. For example, the office just added two great Americans, MG Shachnow and COL Bank, as ARSOF…
Special thanks to the 10th Annual USASOC Sniper Competition Sponsors that helped make this event possible.
PLATINUM SPONSORS Accu-Shot / B&T Industries Arc’teryx Armageddon Barrett Core Rifle Systems FLIR Geissele Automatics Gear Harris Night Vision KF Armory L3 Insight Technology LaRue Tactical Nemo Arms Nightforce Optics Quantico Tactical Seekins Precision Spartan Blades Schmidt and Bender The Heritage Flag Company Thunder Beast Arms TYR Tactical Vortex Optics GOLD SPONSORS Accuracy international B5…
2019 Top Ten Teams & Photos from past competitions
2019 Rankings USASOC USASOC USMC Scout Sniper Germany 7th SFG (A) Ireland 10th SFG (A) 3rd SFG (A) USMC Marine Advanced Sniper Course NSW Past Competitions Photos 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011 2010
Special Forces Association Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Proposed Sequence of Events and Tasks Date – 27 MAY 19 Time – 1300 Location – SFA National Grounds Sequence of Events; 1300 – Jumpers away National Anthem Invocation President Special Forces Association Special Forces Command Representative Reading of last manifest (Cliff will finalize list to include those active duty we lost this…
1st Special Forces Regiment: An Evolving Tapestry
From the Author I am a retired 18C from 1st SFG(A). Several years back I approached the Special Forces Association (SFA) and offered that I would write and compile a Special Forces Regimental compendium, with 100% of the royalties going to the SFA. They supported me in my endeavor and the book is now in…
North Carolina Green Beret fighting cancer, the government, over medical mistake – Story | WJZY
UPDATE Controversial Military Malpractice Policy May Be Closer to Overturn Than Ever https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/03/24/controversial-military-malpractice-policy-may-be-closer-overturn-ever.html Source: North Carolina Green Beret fighting cancer, the government, over medical mistake – Story | WJZY Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal, a Green Beret from North Carolina, is battling stage four cancer, and now the government, after a medical mistake. SFC Richard Stayskal, a…