31 May 2025 Breakfast Get Together

Was a blast!

Fund Raising Opportunity

Support the Brotherhood- Wear the Legacy

​SFA Chapter 16 has partnered with Timeless Valor, formerly SwissPL. For the past 15 years, this company has been trusted by thousands of military service members to offer a custom-built watch that honors service, legacy and a connection that goes across generations of service members.

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Each watch is personalized to reflect your career and unit.

This watch is built to last and crafted with a purpose.

25% of every watch purchase goes directly to SFA Chapter 16 and will be used to support fund raising for the 1st SFG (A) benevolent organizations.

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Visit this website to view the product and configure you personalized watch.

Special Events

Bargewell Weekend July 11-12 2025
Invitation and RSVP Information

Chpt 16 Donated to the cause in the past. 
Donations for the next development phase are being accpted and matched dollar for dollar.
Help memorialize the MACV-SOG hero!
MG (R) Ken Bowra is a guest speaker.

2025 Special Forces Association Scholarship Application Window is CLOSED!

Applications for the 2025 Special Forces Association scholarship will be accepted between April 1st and May 15th. Please review the SFA scholarship instructions on Teamhouse and start working on your application now.

https://teamhouse.specialforcesassociation.org/

The SFA Scholarship Fund Policies, Guidelines and check list are published on Teamhouse.  Please go there for details.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a SFA member in good standing, or the dependent or grandchild of a SFA member in good standing, or of a deceased member who was in good standing at the time of death.  Applicants must have already been accepted by, or be in attendance at, an accredited college, university, junior college, or technical/vocational school at which the scholarship will be applied.

1st SFG(A) Scholarship Fund Application Window Is CLOSED!

The application window opened on 1 FEBRUARY and will closed at MIDNIGHT, 15 MARCH, 2025.

Please mark your claendars for next year. 

The 2025 Special Operations Forces Charity Golf Tournament:  15 May 2025

The 2025 Special Operations Forces Charity Golf Tournament is coming up on 15 May 2025.  It is held at the prestigious Tacoma Country & Golf Club.

https://special-ops-golf.perfectgolfevent.com

Our very own Teammates Special Forces Association Chapter XVI President Bob Head, Volunteer Director, 1st SFG(A) SF Scholarship Fund, Rick Thomas and President, First In Asia Association, Dennis Downey are the points of contact for this tournament.  

Bob Head can be reached at ogb560@comcast.net

Rick Thomas can be reached at rickthomas@msn.com

Dennis Downey can be reached at ddowney1984@hotmail.com

This is a great opportunity for comradery, fun and to provide support for a wonderful cause.

This is the 2nd Annual Special Operations Forces Charity Golf Tournament benefiting foundations and associations who support the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and 4th Battalion/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).

SPONSORSHIPS AND REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Please see the attached documents. The sponsor levels for Gold, Silver and Bronze vary in pricing according to the perks included. The price for an individual player is $500 and a foursome is $2000.  Quite the deal to play at the prestigious Tacoma Country & Golf Club considering all that is included in the package.  Price includes golf, lunch & dinner, apparel, prizes, practice facility, and cart.

Last year’s tournament raised $35,000 for the four charitable organizations supporting the 1^st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and 4th Battalion/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR):

Special Forces Association Chapter XVI

1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Scholarship Fund

First in Asia Association (Memorial Wall and Gold Star Family Room)

The Night Stalker Association - West Chapter

Attached below are the flyers and cover letter for the event, which outlines details of the tournament  and its sponsorship opportunities; in addition to the terrific features included in sponsorship/participation (lunch, dinner, carts, practice ranges, gift swag - and opportunity to play on one of the Pac NW's most exclusive courses!) all sponsors have their advertising and promotional materials posted throughout the venue...and have the opportunity to meet and play with both their fellow business leaders and our SOF warriors!

If you wish to contribute, but do not desire to play or sponsor, you may make a monetary donation at:

https://special-ops-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/donate-now

For more information about New Sponsorish and event flyers, please reach out to the points contact above or email to:

Email Special.Operations.Golf@gmail.com

or call (253) 302-1509

Hosted by Special Operations Golf a non-profit 501(c)3

1st Special Forces Group Reunion 2025

Reunion will be held at Helena, Montana. The dates are 18 August to 22 August.

This is not an event organized by Chapter 16.  Please direct all questions to the event point of contact.

The Point of Contact for this event is Phil Grounds.  He is available to answer any questions that you may have about the event.  The reunion is for adults as childcare is not available.

You can reach Phil at: 1stspecialforcesgroupreunion@gmail.com

Stand By for Next Year's Raffle

Fund Raising Event
Raffle Opportunity For a Week in Waikiki, HA

CHAPTER XVI: WILLIAM R. CARD CHAPTER
S P E C I A L F O R C E S A S S O C I A T I O N
is a registered tax exempt 501(c)(19) Nonprofit Veterans’ Organizations EIN-566148492
PO Box 33025, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
Washington State Gambling Commission License # 02-08965

Congratulations to our winner Regina Hall from Chapter 16.

Aloha!

WHO WE SUPPORT

We accomplish our mission through sponsorship of numerous activities and causes such as:

• The Special Forces Scholarship Fund:
  • We raised $8,660 in FY 24 for the Fund.The fund awards merit-based, post-secondary, educational scholarships to the families of current soldiers and veterans.
• We advance the public image of Special Forces through annual participation in the Auburn, WA Veterans Day Parade.
• Family/Group Support:
  • We host an annual picnic for our members that serves to bring together our state’s dispersed teammates for food, comradery and recreation.This is our VSO’s opportunity to reach our members in need of support.
  • We support the 1 SFG annual Trunk or Treat event each Halloween.
  • We collaborate with 1 SFG (A) Family Programs such as SFRG and 1^st Spouse mentorship.
• Menton Week Activities:
  • We advance the public image of Special Forces by sponsoring our local community VIP supporters at the annual Family Weapons Familiarization Day and breakfast get together.
  • We provide some Menton Week Military Ball tickets for deserving soldiers.
  • We provide food and beverages for the Menton Week socials in support of our guests both local and international.
• Support for Operational Detachments Alpha (ODA)/A-Teams:
  • We provide beverages for the 1^st SFG Annual Organization Day picnic as well as cookies and drinks for the children.
  • We host events, meetings and breakfast get togethers throughout the year that provide venues for perpetuating the Special Forces traditions of brotherhood and comradery.
• Celebration of Life Events for the Fallen:
  • We provide the families of the fallen with support as needed for memorial and recognition of life events for our deceased comrades: seven in FY24, so far.
  • We provide Chaplain assistance and planning support for the families of the fallen in their time of need.
  • We sponsor the “Hero Workout” with assistance for purchasing refreshments.Hero Workout honors our combat fallen from Afghanistan, Iraq and the Philippines.
• Gold Star Families support and recognition events:
  • We have responded to the immediate needs of Gold Star Families quietly and with respect. Such as providing funding to hire a landscaper for one time support or offering funds to fly family members in to attend a memorial service for fallen warriors.
  • We provide support to and a venue for the Gold Star Lunch during the annual Menton Week festivities.

Please Donate Here.  Thank You!