Reminder Chapter Meeting May 30th...

    SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

      Chapter 76 - South Florida 

          “The Green Berets”

 

 

 May 3, 2026

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

Please join us at 1130 on May 30th for our chapter meeting at American Legion Post 31, 7710 SW 59^th Avenue, South Miami just south of Sunset Drive across from Baptist Health South Miami Hospital. 

 

Hot dogs and hamburgers with fries will be served and beer is available. 

 

(This venue is “Cash Only”)

 

 

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

 

Chapter 76 Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/SFA-South-Florida-Chapter-76-111343950710574/

 

Chapter Blog is located at http://SFACH76.Blogspot.com/

 

Special Forces Association Online Teamhouse https://teamhousespecialforcesassociation.org

 

Please update your email address to prevent interruptions

 

ED PIJUAN

PRESIDENT

 

ROGER KIDDER

VICE PRESIDENT

 

AL HERNANDEZ

SECRETARY

 

JASON PSALTIDES

SECRETARY

 

JIM TRICE

TREASURER

 

TOM HOUSE

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

_________________

 

DAN POIRIER

CHAPTER 76 BLOGGER

 

ED BELLO

CHAPTER 76 WEBMASTER

 

JOE PRUETT

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

Chapter Multiple Items

    SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

      Chapter 76 - South Florida 

          “The Green Berets”

 

 April 23, 2026

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

Request for information

Ed Pijuan recently received a request for information by the daughter of a recently deceased Vietnam era soldier, Charles (NMI) Almy, Army 5^th Group 1LT who served from early 1968 to early 1969 in and around Khe Sahn where he received a Purple Heart. The daughter is Christine Iverson and she is seeking information for the upcoming funeral service of her father. She has been in touch with 5^th Group CSM who may be trying to assist her. If you knew her dad or may have helpful information about him, please contact her at 931-436-4451. Mr. Almy is not to be confused with CPT Charles Almy of that era, recipient of two Legions of Merit.

 

Upcoming Chapter meeting

 

Please join us at 1130 on May 30th for our chapter meeting at American Legion Post 31, 7710 SW 59^th Avenue, South Miami just south of Sunset Drive across from Baptist Health South Miami Hospital. 

 

Hot dogs and hamburgers with fries will be served and beer is available. 

 

(This venue is “Cash Only”)

 

 

Broward County Title Fraud Alert System

 

Make sure you are registered and be aware that you can now add text alerts in addition to email notifications. 

 

"Protect your home with Broward County’s Title Fraud Alert program, which provides early warnings to owners if unauthorized changes are detected on their property records." 

To protect your property records in Broward County, there are actually two separate alert systems you should consider. One is specifically for title/ownership changes, and the other covers any official document recorded in your name.

1. BCPA "Owner Alert" (Title Changes)

This service specifically monitors the Property Appraiser’s records. It will notify you via email or text if a document is received that changes the ownership of your property.

1. Sign Up Link: web.bcpa.net/OwnerAlert
2. What you need: Your Property ID number (Folio number). If you don't have it, you can find it using the Property Search tool.
3. Notifications: During registration, you can opt-in for both email and text alerts.

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2. Broward County Recording Notification Service (All Documents)

Since the Property Appraiser only monitors title changes, you should also sign up for this service through the County Clerk’s office. This monitors the "Official Records" and alerts you if any document (like a lien or a mortgage) is recorded with your name or Property ID.

1. Sign Up Link: Broward County RNS Sign-Up
2. Capacity: You can monitor up to 40 variations of your name or Property ID per email address.

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Summary of Contacts

Service	Phone Number	Email
BCPA Owner Alert	954-357-5579	feedback@bcpa.net
BCPA Fraud Division	954-357-5494	—
County Records (RNS)	954-357-7270	records@broward.org

 

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

SFA Tampa Chapter Drawing

Evening- nice raffle by Tampa Chapter! 

A veteran- whether active duty, retired, National Guard, or reserve..is someone who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount of “up to and including my life”.

That is an Honor and there are way too many people who no longer understand it.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Team House Tampa <tgbadmin@tampagreenberets.com>
Date: April 20, 2026 at 9:02:45 AM EDT
To: dzhalo@hotmail.com
Subject: Raffle Fundraiser for TGBA & Help Now
Reply-To: tgbadmin@tampagreenberets.com



Donate for chances to win a beautiful Henry Lever action rifle in 45-70 Government! Thank you for supporting the Tampa Green Beret Association and The Help Now Project. All proceeds from the raffle will be split evenly between TGBA and Help Now to support their efforts. Built for shooters who want classic lever-action power with modern utility, the Henry Lever Action X in .45-70 Government blends rugged performance with upgraded tactical features. Its 20" threaded barrel, durable blued finish, and black synthetic stock make it equally at home in the field, at the range, or set up as a hard-hitting woods rifle.  A donation of $20 gives you ten chances to win this beautiful rifle.  The raffle winner will be announced at our July 2026 Veterans Benefit Social held at 16:30-18:30 at Team House Tampa, 6207 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611.  You do not have to be present to win.  For winners outside the Tampa Bay area, the shotgun will be transferred to the winner via the FFL dealer of the winner's choice. Shipping to your dealer is free, local transfer costs will be paid by the winner. Click here for more info & to donate for chances to win!

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Chapter Meeting May 30th

      

  SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

      Chapter 76 - South Florida 

          “The Green Berets”

 

April 19, 2026

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

Please join us at 1130 on May 30th for our chapter meeting at American Legion Post 31, 7710 SW 59^th Avenue, South Miami just south of Sunset Drive across from Baptist Health South Miami Hospital. 

 

Hot dogs and hamburgers with fries will be served and beer is available. 

 

(This venue is “Cash Only”)

 

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

 

Chapter 76 Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/SFA-South-Florida-Chapter-76-111343950710574/

 

Chapter Blog is located at http://SFACH76.Blogspot.com/

 

Special Forces Association Online Teamhouse https://teamhousespecialforcesassociation.org

 

Please update your email address to prevent interruptions

 

ED PIJUAN

PRESIDENT

 

ROGER KIDDER

VICE PRESIDENT

 

AL HERNANDEZ

SECRETARY

 

JASON PSALTIDES

SECRETARY

 

JIM TRICE

TREASURER

 

TOM HOUSE

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

_________________

 

DAN POIRIER

CHAPTER 76 BLOGGER

 

ED BELLO

CHAPTER 76 WEBMASTER

 

JOE PRUETT

COMMUNICATIONS

 

Rescue

 

The President's Messsage

This message is from William Sander  of Chapter 85 in Port St. Lucie.

I did not see any of your names on this address list which is why I'm forwarding this to you, although you could be BCC here.  

Make of it what you will.  

JoeP

 Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Bill Sander <billsander161@gmail.com>
Date: March 24, 2026 at 11:04:09 AM EDT
To: Bill Sander <billsander161@gmail.com>, "cc: to: Arnold Ring" <arnoldring@hotmail.com>, Art Walker <wsmtt@bellsouth.net>, Barry Crossfield <barrycrossfield@gmail.com>, Brent Welkner <b.garywelkner@gmail.com>, Chris Weber <ctw4@comcast.net>, Christopher Greer <greerc277@aol.com>, Daniel Defenbach <ddiefenbach@bellsouth.net>, Daniel Knight <dnlb516@yahoo.com>, David Wier <davidswier@yahoo.com>, Henry A Adams <hadams1@aol.com>, James Connolly <jayconnolly03@gmail.com>, Jay Cohn <jjc_aia2@hotmail.com>, Joe Pruett <prujoe@bellsouth.net>, John Jurceka <jajmaj@comcast.net>, John Rudolph <john.k.rudolph2.mil@mail.mil>, Kameron Loehner <kameron762@yahoo.com>, Lloyd Lasenby <lloydlas2502@yahoo.com>, Marjorie Williams <marjorie040@aol.com>, Mark Lachniet <marklachniet@gmail.com>, Matthew Dorn <mattdorn866@hotmail.com>, Michael Jackson <docmej1@yahoo.com>, Mike Collins <collinsmj@outlook.com>, Patrick Cello <docaxn@gmail.com>, Patrick Hurley <pakrkema@aol.com>, Perry Bond <bar3ranch@yahoo.com>, Randy <rlsboatworks@gmail.com>, Richard Larsen <rjl85tres@live.com>, Richard Vasser <vassarr@yahoo.com>, Robert Wood <feather@bellsouth.net>, Roger Finnegan <rjfhondo3@gmail.com>, Rommel Moye <trmoye@yahoo.com>, David E <david.rosendahl@edwardjones.com>, Steve Costa <1scos@comcast.net>, Steve J Nutt <majorsteve@outlook.com>, TODD ROCCO <seafox_26@yahoo.com>, Theodore Cooperstein <tcooperstein730@att.net>, Timothy Wagman <sig12@aol.com>, Joseph Hastings <jphmbox@yahoo.com>, FRED SIMPSON <simpson_fred@bellsouth.net>, James Hawkins <jimhawkins.hawk04@gmail.com>, Robert Murphy <robmur1966@gmail.com>, "Peter C. Marceau" <pmarc15539@aol.com>, George Bennett <mako22gab@gmail.com>, Kenneth Wagner <kenhonus@comcast.net>, don@d-dey.com, Bonnie cooper <coop553@bellsouth.net>, ossiea@olddixieloaders.com, Lynden Steele <steele3757@comcast.net>, Tim Nix <rdkng12@gmail.com>, David Hill <davehillindc@gmail.com>, charles.violi@yahoo.com, jdjparker <jdjparker@aol.com>, steven etherington <speede59@hotmail.com>, Jim Moriarty <jim@moriarty.com>, Edward Boatright <eboatright@bellsouth.net>, george bellias <gbellias9747@gmail.com>, Nick Panerella <n2867@comcast.net>, Henry Di Giacinto <digiacintoh@gmail.com>, Garry Schwartz <eagleeyetoo@comcast.net>, Michael Berry <michael_berry2@yahoo.com>, Larry Martens <larrym883@hotmail.com>, Robert Johnson <rl-johnson@att.net>, Frederick Irtz <irtzlaw@gmail.com>, bohlcorp@brighthouse.com, Richard Deininger <richdein@yahoo.com>, Philip Flagg <philipnflagg@gmail.com>, Brian Huston <BRIAN.HUSTON3282@gmail.com>, rodriguezeu@aol.com, Mark Duwel <mduwel@outlook.com>, Mike Valdez <mvfed@yahoo.com>, Jimmyboy1307@gmail.com, Brian Dwyer <bdwyer714@gmail.com>, shane_c0014@outlook.com, Gary Baura <freefallgb@aol.com>, Mark Seidler <mark.michael.seidler@gmail.com>, Roberto Espiritu <rob.espiritu@yahoo.com>, richdein1@gmail.com
Subject: Fwd: Fw: The President's Message



Bill,

Please forward to Chapter Members.

Pete

Subject: Re: The President's Message

Here is an e-mail I just sent to the NBO.

Chris,

Thank you for taking the time to lay this out and for your continued effort on behalf of the Association. I think we all agree on the intent—modernizing governance and improving participation. That is not the issue.

The issue is timing, completeness, and clarity.

Bottom line: what has been put out for a vote as a Constitution and supporting Bylaws is not ready for a membership vote. What you should have done is conducted a no cost poll to get input on the idea. Instead, you rushed to failure. Did you not listen to the feedback in the NBO/Chapter Leaders meeting?

There are several fundamental concerns that remain unresolved:

1. The Framework Is Not Fully Developed. While the intent was to separate the 2013 Constitution into a Constitution and Bylaws, what has actually been presented is:

- A significantly reduced Constitution, and

- A Bylaws structure that now contains most of the operational and governance authority

However, key elements of how this new system will function are still: Not finalized, Not clearly defined, and Not consistently understood across the membership.

That alone should give us pause before asking members to approve it.

2. Voting Structure Is Still Undefined. There are still unanswered questions regarding:

- How Chapter votes are weighted

- How votes are verified at the Chapter level

- How proxy authority is obtained and documented

- How at-large members are represented

These are not minor administrative details—these define who has a voice in the organization. 

3. Members Do Not Have Full Access or Visibility. A large portion of the membership:

- Does not actively use Teamhouse

- Has invalid or outdated email contact information

- Relies on mailed materials for awareness (and the info you are putting out in e-mails are not getting to most of the members).

As it stands, many members are receiving ballots without having had a meaningful opportunity to:

- Review finalized documents

- Understand second- and third-order effects

- Participate in informed discussion

That undermines the integrity of the vote, even if technically permissible.

4. The Documents Themselves Are Not Finalized. We are being asked to vote on:

- A framework that is still being discussed

- Processes that are still being developed

- Implementation details that are not yet resolved

That is backwards.

We should first:

- Finalize the structure

- Clearly communicate how it works

- Allow time for review and discussion

- Then bring it to a vote

5. This Is Not About Resistance to Change. 

Most of us support:

- Separating Constitution and Bylaws

- Modernizing governance

- Improving efficiency

But those changes must be: Thought out, Complete, Transparent, and Understood by the membership...this is not the case.

Right now, we are not there yet.

Recommended Way Ahead...

I strongly recommend we:

1. Pause the current vote (which is what you told the Chapter President's and leaders on the call).

2. Use the time between now and the Convention to:

- Resolve outstanding governance questions

- Finalize the documents (I already gave you a good start on the Constitution, quite a bit of changes)

- Clearly define voting procedures

- Ensure full member visibility and access

Then bring a complete, fully understood proposal to the membership for a vote.

This approach does not stop progress—it ensures we get it right.

We all want what is best for the SFA. Taking a few extra months to do this properly protects the organization, strengthens trust, and ensures the outcome is both legitimate and durable.

Respectfully,

Pete

3rd Special Forces Group Pioneers Transformation for Multidomain Operations

View Online 3rd Special Forces Group Pioneers Transformation for Multidomain Operations April 1, 2026 | By Army Maj. Justin Zwick, 3rd Special Forces Group In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and evolving warfare, special operations stands at the forefront of transformation. As the Army adapts to the pressing demands of a battlefield plagued with changing threats, 3rd Special Forces Group is spearheading a significant transformation. In an invigorated effort to enable multidomain operations, 3rd Special Forces Group is transforming its legacy military intelligence company into a robust multidomain operations company. The move not only enhances the capabilities of special operations but also aligns with the broader initiative to foster interdependence, interoperability and integration across the force. The transition to a multidomain company is just a small part of a comprehensive transformation strategy aligned with the Army's modernization efforts. The new structure consolidates the group's intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities under a single company, highlighting the significance of this shift in operational capabilities.  As battalions across the formation use their forces to meet strategic-level objectives, the newly structured company is taking on an increased responsibility for the training and readiness of signals intelligence and electronic warfare soldiers within the formation. "One of the key initiatives that we have done is assumed responsibility of the advanced collection training team, which is helping to facilitate a streamlined training glidepath for the group's [signals intelligence] and [electronic warfare] assets," said Army Capt. Andrew Reynolds, multidomain operations company commander. As the company adjusts to its new role in the group, it is returning to foundational intelligence practices, drawing on insights from 1980s doctrine. "We are analyzing current [geopolitical] events, like the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the large-scale military drills in China, and applying decades-old doctrine to better understand how we can effectively counter near-peer threats during large-scale combat operations," Reynolds explained as he emphasized the impacts of preparing soldiers for the complexities of modern warfare. Despite ongoing advancements and an overall transformation of warfighting systems, the company is still developing new solutions to mitigate the challenges of integrating intelligence capabilities with the conventional force and joint partners.   "We are working to identify solutions to efficiently and effectively support the targeting process with real-time data," Reynolds said. "The networks and systems we use do not always 'talk' to one another, leading our soldiers to use slow and outdated techniques to feed targeting." To enhance collaboration and integration practices across the force, Reynolds and his company are engaging with Army corps-level commands to execute comprehensive training that tests the company's systems and capabilities. In line with Army transformation efforts, the formation is exploring the application of future artificial intelligence to feed joint systems, enhancing data analysis and streamlining the targeting process across the joint force. Meeting the Army's growing demands requires innovation, adaptability and realistic training. To meet these demands, the company is executing certification, validation and verification training events to ensure the formation's readiness for deployment in support of large-scale combat and stability operations. At higher command levels, the company is curating training and an operational support model that meets the unique demands of unconventional warfare in a contemporary warfare environment. While the special operations enterprise is transforming at an unprecedented rate to meet the growing demands of warfare, no transformation is equal to it. The 3rd Special Forces Group's tailored approach not only meets the unit's unique needs but also reinforces the holistic objectives of multidomain operations. Through this transformation, the multidomain operations company is positioning itself to lead the way in innovative intelligence solutions, ensuring the joint force is prepared to face future challenges.

Beach Day 2026

 

Phishing E-mails

   SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

      Chapter 76 - South Florida 

          “The Green Berets”

 

 

March 16, 2026

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

Message from the SFA. You guys know better than to buy gift cards and hand over money without direct verification.

Despite the unfortunate wording of this message that looks suspiciously like someone is passing the blame, use it as a ‘head’s up.’

 

There have been several instances of “phishing” emails sent to Special Forces Association Members purporting to be from the Association or a National Board Officer.  Typically these emails ask the recipient to perform a financial task such as buying gift cards or transferring money.  Rest assured that these emails do not originate from inside SFA or our systems and do not indicate a compromise of our systems.  They result when an individual’s email is compromised and bad actors use the information to create an email that looks legitimate.    Emails from the SFA will only come from the following email addresses / domains: mailer@mail2.clubexpress.com: Club Express hosts Teamhouse for the SFA, mailing to all members or a group within SFA come from this mail server sfanbo.org: This is the domain name for the SFA National Board of Officers. This would be preceded by an NBO position name such as “President” or “Secretary” specialforcesassociation.org: Similar to sfanbo.org above The first step to recognizing this scam is to check the email address.  These emails often, but not always, contain misspellings and other grammatical errors.   No Officer or Employee of the SFA will ask a Member to buy gift cards or make any financial transactions via an email.  If in doubt, call the individual that purportedly sent the email to verify.  If you are not able to reach the individual, you can contact National HQ at (910) 485-5433.  You may also see these attacks targeting you in relation to an account such as power or utilities, banks or other services. To keep yourself safe, when in doubt call the company directly to verify. Unfortunately, criminals will continue to attempt such scams.  Education, awareness, and verification is the best way to stay safe online.

 

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

 

Chapter 76 Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/SFA-South-Florida-Chapter-76-111343950710574/

 

Chapter Blog is located at http://SFACH76.Blogspot.com/

 

Special Forces Association Online Teamhouse https://teamhousespecialforcesassociation.org

 

Please update your email address to prevent interruptions

 

ED PIJUAN

PRESIDENT

 

ROGER KIDDER

VICE PRESIDENT

 

ED BELLO

2^nd VICE PRESIDENT & WEBMASTER

 

AL HERNANDEZ

SECRETARY

 

JASON PSALTIDES

SECRETARY

 

JIM TRICE

TREASURER

 

TOM HOUSE

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

_________________

 

DAN POIRIER

CHAPTER 76 BLOGGER

 

JOE PRUETT

COMMUNICATIONS