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Link to meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTA3M2VlMmEtZmY2My00MmI3LWJlMmEtNDM4MTE3YjQ0OGMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f9bb6682-98a1-48f2-a0e8-28de4014c2d1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22102913f1-7016-425d-a431-4fb64c2d0fa4%22%7d 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.

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 One tap mobile +13462487799,,8084362901# US (Houston)+16699009128,,8084362901# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 808 436 2901 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kceRdEynvO

Monthly meeting for Chapter LX members and guests.

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

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

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.????

SOAR XLVIII

SOAR XLVIII

SOAR XLVIII

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).

SOAR XLVIII

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

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

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

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

Monthly SFA51 & Ranger Breakfast at Golden Corral.

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

Chapter Monthly Meeting

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

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

Monday, July 15th at 1700 EST is the SF4 Life Committee Meeting SF4Life committee meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8084362901

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

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

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