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Link to meeting
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Meeting ID: 235 241 170 708
Passcode: hUC2tg
Lentz Range Facility - Shotgun/9mm/2LR - Bring your weapon/ammo - range is free.
Danny will coordinate with Lentz Range Director and he will run the 22LR shoot at Lentz; where shooters have an opportunity to shoot a NC certified 50yard individual competition and earn a NC awarded RFR Patch. Earl will conduct shotgun portion. The shotgun portion, IMO, should be an area for growth in CH6 members shooting together. Earl has the shotgun expertise to lead us in this area.
The Camp Mackall Chapter Teamhouse
A. 0830 - 1100 (times tentative) OGT Range.
(1) Bay 1 - Setup/test M3G side match - Rick T.
(2) Bay 2 - 22LR plinking range - Keith R.
B. 1300 (time tentative) - MEETING - I will send out an agenda next month.
4. Need volunteer to be head chef or volunteer support for one or all of the following meals, all at our compound.
A. Dinner - Friday - 4 OCT 24
B. Breakfast - Saturday - 5 OCT 24
C. Lunch - Saturday - 5 OCT 24
D. Dinner - Saturday -5 OCT 24
SFA Chapter 8 (Hawaii) Monthly meeting will be held at the Oahu Veterans Center, 1298 Kukila St, Honolulu, HI 96818.
You can join via Zoom if you cant be present.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8084362901
Meeting ID: 808 436 2901
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Weekly Chapter breakfast gathering.
We meet at the 50s Diner and 3050 E. Desert Inn Rd Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Monthly meeting for Chapter LX members and guests.
Gauntlet Golf Course
Fredericksburg, VA
American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA 22150
The monthly LTC James K. Waters Memorial Ranger-SF Breakfast for the National Capital Region, held on the SECOND SATURDAY at 0800 HOURS, American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA 22150
SFA Chapter 92‘s monthly meeting
Chapter 37‘s bi annual Mississippi river dinner cruise. Join us for an evening of fellowship with members & friends of the SFA. Travel in style on the Mississippi River aboard the "Celebration Belle" with dinner, drinks and entertainment from the Celebration River Cruises band. Event starts at 1730hrs to 2130hrs with a block of rooms reserved at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Convention Center in case you do not wish to drive home afterwards. Location is the Celebration Belle 2501 River Dr., Moline Illinois 61265. RSVP is requested by 13SEP24. Email: pcrimmins@sfa37.us for a flyer with detailed information and cost
Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Registration is open for AUSA’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition Oct. 14–16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. With a theme of “Transforming for a Complex World,” attendees can hear from senior Army and DoD leaders, network with industry and military members and explore more than 700 exhibits.
What to Watch: All registrants will receive AUSA’s new Digital Access Pass, which can be downloaded on your smartphone and used to access events in the convention center, including forums and receptions. A printed badge is still required to visit the exhibit halls. For more information or to register, click here: https://info.ausa.org/e/784783/annual-2024-index-cfm/5fj8wb/2113252803/h/mN-fBIPYk_4JigcJUnAF6CPeaUlwHk2f5JVr3jvzqEU.????
50s Diner and Omelet House
3050 E Desert Inn Rd, Suite 140
Las Vegas, NV 89121
SF Cruise Q&A (via Zoom) Last chance to ask questions about the SF Cruise and hear an update before we meet at the Port of Tampa, Terminal #3.
This invite is out to ALL SFA National and Chapter Administrators/Coordinators of our on-line SFA Teamhouse. We cover new tweaks, issues, training, etc. This takes place the third Wed of every month at 2000 EST (Eastern Standard Time).
President John F. Kennedy Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery,
1 Sheridan Dr, Fort Myer, VA 2221
1st SFC (A) Wreath Laying Ceremony honoring President John F. Kennedy, 17 OCT 2024-1200 Hours at President John F. Kennedy Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery,
1 Sheridan Dr, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA. REGISTER by 10 OCT 2024: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=896136&k=0A6844087851
Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Any 1st SFG in the Tampa Bay area is invited
Hope you and your family can join us for this epic Global Gathering of Green Berets (also the site of SFACON 2024) aboard a fully chartered Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship - More info at: https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon-2024/
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and reco
Registration begins at 1030 at the ride start point, American Legion Post 138, 5535 W. Prescott St, Tampa, FL 33616.
Registration fee paid on site. $20 for the rider, and $10 for an additional passenger.
POC is Mr. Salas at 850-333-4631, or sfbmcmacdillvpres@gmail.com
The ride starts at 1130.
Stop 1: (1210-1330/1400ish): Harbor Master Tiki Grill, 4999 Harbor Lights Dr, St. Petersburg, FL 33708
Stop 2: (1400/1430 - 1430/1500): Scenic Photo Op (Scenic View of Skyway Bridge), 7901 U.S. Hwy 19, Terra Ceia, FL 34250
Final Stop: (1500/1530 - UTC): River’s Edge Bar and Grill, 6226 Ohio Ave, Gibsonton, FL 33534
SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting will take place on October 18th at 1600 at the Tampa Tap Room in Tampa, FL. Venue will be open to us from 1500-1800. SFCT is sponsoring the event and we will have complimentary food and beverage. We are requesting max of 2 members per chapter. There will also be VTC capability for those not in Tampa.
RSVP at: https://form.jotform.com/242656275915061
Yard House – Water Street – Downtown Tampa
What: 5th Special Forces Group Happy Hour
Who / Why: Tampa area-based 5th SFG alumni welcome our brothers who are in Tampa awaiting departure on the Global Gathering of Green Berets Cruise / Special Forces Association Annual meeting. +1’s are welcome.
When: Friday / 18 October 2024 / 1630 – UTC
Where: Yard House – Water Street – Downtown Tampa https://www.yardhouse.com/locations/fl/tampa/tampa-water-street/8394
Special Instructions: Please RSVP at this link, so we know how much space to hold. https://forms.office.com/g/KAH4qH5X8s
Deep Dive 2024-Combat Diver Reunion, Tampa, FL
Learn more at: https://combatdiver.org/events
Hope you and your family can join us for this epic Global Gathering of Green Berets (also the site of SFACON 2024) aboard a fully chartered Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship - More info at: https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon-2024/
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and reco
Annual SFA convention and cruise - a Global Gathering of Green Berets
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and recorded]
Day 6: Thu 10/24 8am arrive back in Tampa, FL offload by 1130
* Those returning home by air should plan flights after 12pm
Ybor City Tours, Lunch/Dinner and Pub Crawl
1455 South Lamb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104.
Monthly SFA51 & Ranger Breakfast at Golden Corral.
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Section 26 Block 1 Row 339 Space 5
Ceremony honoring the life and sacrifice of chapter 66 member Ron Bucca who lost his life responding to the WTC attack on 9-11. Luncheon follows ceremony at Valhalla Crossing Restaurant - 2 Cleaveland St, Valhalla, NY 10595
Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grill
Chapter IX Team House next to VFW Post 812
Annual SFA convention and cruise - a Global Gathering of Green Berets
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and recorded]
Day 6: Thu 10/24 8am arrive back in Tampa, FL offload by 1130
* Those returning home by air should plan flights after 12pm
Ybor City Tours, Lunch/Dinner and Pub Crawl
Hope you and your family can join us for this epic Global Gathering of Green Berets (also the site of SFACON 2024) aboard a fully chartered Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship - More info at: https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon-2024/
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and reco
Annual SFA convention and cruise - a Global Gathering of Green Berets
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and recorded]
Day 6: Thu 10/24 8am arrive back in Tampa, FL offload by 1130
* Those returning home by air should plan flights after 12pm
Ybor City Tours, Lunch/Dinner and Pub Crawl
Hope you and your family can join us for this epic Global Gathering of Green Berets (also the site of SFACON 2024) aboard a fully chartered Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship - More info at: https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon-2024/
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and reco
Monday, July 15th at 1700 EST is the SF4 Life Committee Meeting
SF4Life committee meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8084362901
Annual SFA convention and cruise - a Global Gathering of Green Berets
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and recorded]
Day 6: Thu 10/24 8am arrive back in Tampa, FL offload by 1130
* Those returning home by air should plan flights after 12pm
Ybor City Tours, Lunch/Dinner and Pub Crawl
Hope you and your family can join us for this epic Global Gathering of Green Berets (also the site of SFACON 2024) aboard a fully chartered Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship - More info at: https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon-2024/
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and reco
Annual SFA convention and cruise - a Global Gathering of Green Berets
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and recorded]
Day 6: Thu 10/24 8am arrive back in Tampa, FL offload by 1130
* Those returning home by air should plan flights after 12pm
Ybor City Tours, Lunch/Dinner and Pub Crawl
Hope you and your family can join us for this epic Global Gathering of Green Berets (also the site of SFACON 2024) aboard a fully chartered Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship - More info at: https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon-2024/
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and reco
Aboard the Carnival Paradise
MS Teams Link will be sent later to ALL
The SFA Annual General Membership Meeting will take place in person aboard the Carnival Paradise on Wed Oct 23rd at 9am EST. We will broadcast it via VTC as well.
Annual SFA convention and cruise - a Global Gathering of Green Berets
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and recorded]
Day 6: Thu 10/24 8am arrive back in Tampa, FL offload by 1130
* Those returning home by air should plan flights after 12pm
Ybor City Tours, Lunch/Dinner and Pub Crawl
Hope you and your family can join us for this epic Global Gathering of Green Berets (also the site of SFACON 2024) aboard a fully chartered Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship - More info at: https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon-2024/
Draft Schedule:
Day -1: Thu 10/17 Tampa (Recommended arrival date)
Opportunities: Scuba-Diving Recert / Trip, Deep Sea Fishing, Mini-reunions
Day 0: Fri 10/18 Tampa
TBD: SOCOM Command Briefing at MacDill Theater
TBD: SOCOM Memorial Event
1030-1530 Motorcycle Ride
1500 / 1600-1700 / 1800 SFA NBO October Chapter Leader‘s Meeting at the Tampa Tap Room (see above for RSVP)
1630-UTC 5th SFG Happy Hour/Gathering at the Yard House Downtown Tampa
1800-2200 1st SFG 40th Reactivation Anniversary Party at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Pool Deck)
Day 1: Sat 10/19
0930: Porters will start taking luggage (and continue until 1:30pm)
1000-1200: Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band will be playing in the parking area outside of Terminal 3. You can drop off our luggage and return to enjoy the concert before boarding the ship.
1045: Passenger Boarding begins
1200-1400 Sister Luv concert on the Lido Deck
1300: VIPs meet with select individuals (Rex Lounge)
1330: Last luggage drop off time (if you miss this time, you will have to personally carry all your luggage on board thru security)
1400: Passenger Boarding complete
1400: Onboard Cake cutting and Welcome/Thank you remarks/Flyover by VIPs: Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) and other VIPs
1445-1600 Carnival Fun Team leads our Sail Away Party
1500: VIPs not cruising prep to depart the ship (NLT 1530)
1600: Ship Departs
1620: Parachute Demonstration IVO Peter O.Knight Airport (you’ll want to be outside to see this)
Day 2: Sun 10/20 at Sea
Day 3: Mon 10/21 8am - 4pm Bimini, The Bahamas
Day 4: Tue 10/22 8am-4pm Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Wed 10/23 at Sea [0900-1000 SFA General Membership Meeting; will also be available MS Teams and reco
50s Diner and Omelet House
3050 E Desert Inn Rd, Suite 140
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