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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…
Military shooters from all over fired in spec ops sniper competition. Here’s who won.
The Army’s competition hosted teams of snipers from other services and other countries. Source: Military shooters from all over fired in spec ops sniper competition. Here’s who won. 1st place: USASOC 2nd place: USASOC 3rd place: Marine Corps Scout Sniper
Gun Collection Sale
Attached is the list of guns available from RJ’s collection. RJ is looking for a fair price, as the primary intent is to clear his home, and get the guns to a vetted, known community. From the several options discussed following the SFA 62 meeting, Sean will get first pick for the prize table at…
Sponsorship Opportunities – 10th Annual USASOC Sniper Competition 17-22 March, 2019
The annual Sniper Competition is coming up so now is the time to get your sponsorship applications in! Pledge forms are due NLT 15 February 2019. Sean Kirkwood is handling this again this year so get with him on any details you need. 2019-sniper-sponsorship-information.pdf 2019-sniper-sponsorship-pledge-form.pdf Previous Competitions
2019 Membership Dues are Due
Get with Mark to pay your 2019 Membership Dues if you haven’t already. You can download the renewal form here.
Two 1st Bn, 3 SFG(A) soldiers and One 26th Special Tactics Squadron airman killed in a blast in Afghanistan (click here)
A meal train has just been created for the Emond family. Below you will find the link. Please do not feel any pressure if you are unable to support in this way. Just wanted to provide you the information. Please let me know if you need anything as well. (Meal Assistance For the Emond Family…
Sidney Shachnow, 83, Is Dead; Holocaust Escapee and U.S. General – The New York Times
After leaving a forced labor camp in Lithuania under his uncle’s coat, he found his way to America, where he eventually commanded the Special Forces. Source: Sidney Shachnow, 83, Is Dead; Holocaust Escapee and U.S. General – The New York Times
Special thanks to the Veterans Guardian
Special thanks to the Veterans Guardian for the presentation at our September meeting. The VA disability claim process can be difficult and confusing to navigate. The Veterans Guardian’s mission is simple: to assist service members in receiving ALL of the VA benefits that they have EARNED through their service to the nation. Veterans Guardian is…
The OASIS Group Newsletter
It’s No Secret Source: The OASIS Group Newsletter
Ivan Castro to Run with The Bulls
Best wishes and good luck to Ivan Castro on the El Camino De Santiago pilgrimage from Saint Jean Pied de Port France to Santiago de Compostela Spain & Running With The Bulls CLICK HERE for Ivan’s message CLICK HERE for CBS Interview
RESULTS – 9th Annual USASOC / USAJFKSWCS International Sniper Competition 18 – 23 March 2018
This years top 5 teams are: 1st – 1st SFG, 2nd – USASOC, 3rd – USASOC, 4th – 10th SFG, 5th – Germany Special thanks to the sponsors that help make this event possible. Click on the sponsor to link to their home page Accu-Shot / B&T Industries Accuracy International ADS Amersports Arcteryx Armegeddon Gear Azimuth…
2018 – 9th Annual USASOC/USAJFKSWCS International Sniper Competition
FORT BRAGG, N.C. March 2018— Some of the best marksmen from across the globe gathered on Fort Bragg this week for a chance to test their mettle against their fellow sharpshooters. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition involved nearly two dozen teams from seven countries and four branches of the U.S. Armed Services….
Secrets, Denial, and, Decades Later, a Medal of Honor for a Vietnam Medic – The New York Times
Sgt. Gary Rose, a medic with an elite group of commandos in 1970, is to receive the first Medal of Honor acknowledging the heroics of a soldier on the ground in the Secret War in Laos. Source: Secrets, Denial, and, Decades Later, a Medal of Honor for a Vietnam Medic – The New York Times
DONATIONS
All general donations will go into the Chapter 62 general fund. If you desire your donation to go towards a specific and already established fund please specify that Fund in the remarks area of your check, or notes area of any online donation. Donations can be made by Check and mailed to: SFA Chapter 62615…
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