The Special Forces Association (SFA) is a non-profit fraternal organization for current and retired

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soldiers, also known as "Green Berets." Established in 1964, the association is based at

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, with 84 chapters located in the United States as well as Panama, South Korea, Germany, Thailand, Philippines and

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. Chapters meet in their respective areas and conduct meetings, hold reunions and host social functions for their members. Membership is open to any person who is or has been a member of Special Forces, including those in the U.S. Army Reserve and

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. Those wishing to join must apply, providing certified documentation proving past or current assignment with a special forces unit. Associate membership is also available to individuals who do not meet this criterion, but who have "contributed significantly to the support of Special Forces, or its lineage, in the accomplishment of its mission." The Association publishes ''The Drop'', a quarterly magazine providing news and information about its members, and sponsors an annual convention.

Notable members

*LTG William P. Yarborough, commander of the US Army Special Warfare Center/School for Special Warfare and "Father of the Modern Green Berets" *MG John K. Singlaub, OSS/Jedburgh in WW II, MACV-SOG Commander in Vietnam *COL Aaron Bank, founder and first commanding officer of U.S. Army's first Special Forces unit *LTC

William Francis Buckley William Francis Buckley (May 30, 1928 – June 3, 1985) was a United States Army officer in the United States Army Special Forces, and a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) station chief in Beirut from 1984 until his kidnapping and killing in 19 ...

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officer and

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officer *COL Roger Donlon,

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recipient *SSG Franklin D. Miller,

recipient * Robin Moore, author of '' The Green Berets'' *MAJ John Plaster, veteran of MACV-SOG and author of '' The Ultimate Sniper'' *

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, entertainer and honorary "Green Beret" *SFC Randall Shughart, Medal of Honor recipient *SGM Billy Waugh, former

NCO and

officer *SFC Jesse "DOC" Gonzales Look Magazine,

Chapters

, Chapter 102 SGM Billy Waugh Chapter , CSSRA Georgia South Carolina

Notes

External links

Official SFA website
{{US Army SFG Special Operations Forces of the United States