MALE Veterans Rest & Reset during the week of 18 – 22 August 2023.

Subject: FW: Open Slots Remaining for All Expense Paid MALE Veteran's Rest & Reset Retreat -- Warriors Renewal Coalition -- 18-22 Aug 2023

 

Please see attached and below. 

 

 

Respectfully, 

 

Tiffany Morales

Veterans Outreach Supervisor

Military Affairs and Veterans Department

City of Jacksonville

904-255-5524 office

904-234-0930 cell

 

ONE CITY. ONE JACKSONVILLE.

 

 

 

Greetings, All!

 

There still are open slots for the all expense paid MALE Veterans Rest & Reset during the week of 18 – 22 August 2023.  This event is sponsored by the Warrior Renewal Coalition.  Check out the flyer attached for additional information and for registration with either Rheanna or Rock Rivera via email or phone.

 

Very Best Always, Dave

 

David Kennett   Team Lead Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisor Program Federal Contractor   DKennett@gapsi.com (202) 987-3864       Cell/Text (best): (904) 790-1630

Come Enjoy Some R & R In Jupiter, Florida

ll Expense Paid MALE Veteran's Rest & Reset August 18-22, 2023

Warriors Renewal Coalition’s mission is to serve Post 9/11 Combat injured and ill service members, veterans and their families. Warriors Renewal Coalition provides an all expense paid Florida Rest & Reset experience in a stress-free, welcoming environment. Renewal Coalition, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, offers post 9/11 Combat Injured or Ill Service Members an opportunity to spend some time with other veterans through an all expense paid Rest & Reset experience in Jupiter, Florida.
All veterans will be in shared housing with their own private room. We have a beautiful house along the Loxahatchee River with a pool, game lounge, kayak launch & dock for fishing. All meals are provided and hosted by local residents, businesses and organizations affiliated with Warriors Renewal Coalition. All ground transportation to and from activities is also provided. During their stay, veterans may choose to participate in a variety of activities. These activities may include deep sea fishing, golfing, kayaking, boating and trips to local attractions. Lodging, meals, entertainment, ground travel and amenities are the responsibility of Warriors Renewal Coalition and NOT the veterans. We invite you to come have some "R&R" with us.

Interested in attending a Rest & Reset?
Contact Rheanna directly at: rheanna@warriorsrenewalcoalition.org OR you may contact our Military Liaison

Rock Rivera : 401-274-1394 : Rafael.Rivera@aspirehp.org

SPACEs LIMITED RSVP BY: July 28 2023

Cruise and Other Information

ALL ARE INVITED FOR ZOOM CRUISE BRIEF ON MONDAY AND IF YOU HAVEN'T RESERVED YOUR CABIN YET, WAIT UNTIL TUESDAY OR SOON THEREAFTER Message to all Special Forces cruisers: Thanks again for registering for the 2024 Special Forces Cruise.  We still have rooms available so please encourage former Teammates, Family members, and your Friends to register.  Even if they register for a different category, we can likely get them in a cabin close to yours. Most of you have received an email from Dream Vacations to reserve your cabin and make a payment.  Please make your cabin reservation this Tuesday so you do not lose your cabin category selection (we are working out a glitch in the reservation system).  We are maintaining an upgrade list for those travelers wanting to move to a different category and will start filling these requests in the next 60-90 days.  Contact Pete at specialforces2024cruise@gmail.com to be placed on any particular upgrade list. Note: The $125.00 per person pre-registration fee is for a unique Special Forces experience including memorabilia is not a deposit on your room.  The cabin reservation cost (based on category) covers the cabin, port fees, taxes, and gratuities. SFA Legacy Initiatives, Dream Vacations, and SFACON 2024 planning lead will be hosting several Q&A Zoom calls.  The first one is scheduled for Monday July 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern.  The link for this meeting is  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85013052241?pwd=clVIMCtsSnVxRy9mWE8wWC9IV00xUT09   Meeting ID: 850 1305 2241 Passcode: 692565 For more information, continue to follow us at https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon-2024/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfacon Thanks again for all your support.  Look forward to a great cruise!  De Oppresso Liber --  Respectfully, Kevin L. Harry President SFA Legacy Initiatives www.SFALI.org www.facebook.com/SFALegacyInitiatives (423) 895-3769  MORE INFORMATION ON CABIN RESERVATION PROCESS Complete the reservation process ASAP and make your first payment as soon as you can. You can elect to pay 100% of the cabin rate or 25% payment with the other three (3) payments due on Nov 1, 2023; Feb 1, 2024; and Apr 1, 2024. Note: There has been a 3.5% CC convenience fee added to the total cabin rate.  If you elect to pay by check or Zelle, then this fee will be refunded after full payment has been received.  We priced each cabin to be affordable for everyone and SFA Legacy Initiatives has to pass this fee along to the customer. You can elect to purchase travel insurance for your cruise.  This cruise is non-refundable so to protect your investment please consider travel insurance.  We will send out and post on the SFACON 2024 website FAQs to answer most of your questions.    Drink packages, internet, excursions, etc... will also be available later through the Carnival app. VISIT THE SFACON 2024 WEBSITE FOR UPDATES (Click Here) LIST OF THOSE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE CRUISE (Click Here) FIND A ROOMMATE (Click Here) The rooms are designed to have two occupants. If you don't have someone to come with you, we have started a forum where folks can go and find someone to defray the cost of the room.  JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP WITH THE SFA It is not required that you be a member of the Special Forces Association (SFA) to join us on the cruise, only that you be Special Forces qualified or the family or friend of a Green Beret. It would be a great time to join up, choose a Chapter, and meet up with other members of that Chapter on the cruise. New Members: join at https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/about-the-special-forces-association/membership/ Expired members:   If possible, log on to the SFA Teamhouse and renew online. If not, email the SFA Administrative Assistant, Jamie D. David, atmbfadministrator@specialforcesassociation.org   CONTACT PETE TINGSTROM De Oppresso Liber, President SFA Chapter VIII (8) Hawaii (808) 436-2901 Special Forces 2024 Cruise Lead Planner / SFACON 2024 Chair specialforces2024cruise@gmail.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Pact Act

July 21, 2023

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

Just in case you’re not aware, the links below outline how to notify the VA of your intent to file a PACT Act claim so you may receive retroactive benefits back to August 10, 2022.  

 

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

There’s no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits. But if you file your PACT Act claim—or quickly submit your intent to file—by August 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022. So don’t wait, apply today. 

File a disability claim online

Learn how to submit your intent to file

 

 

https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

 

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

Happy Birthday Joe

 Happy Birthday Joe Pruett

1208 Foundation

The 1208 Foundation has been busy as usual, but this update is short and sweet. June was a huge month for us: the 1208 Foundation took lead in bringing 47 people to the United States! This is an incredible achievement, and the credit goes to a literal squad of our Afghan allies, and “Dave”, my quieter, less combative Green Beret counterpart. 1208 currently has seven Afghan nationals on staff assisting on a full or part-time basis. For now, we are keeping their identities concealed out of an abundance of caution, but hopefully one day soon we can give them the public recognition that they deserve. With the SIV program bogged down and inefficient, getting 47people out of Afghanistan is an incredible validation of everything we have been doing for the last two years. June was huge, but August will give it a run for its money: On August 15th, at Georgetown University, 1208, alongside our NGO counterparts at the Moral Compass Federation will be hosting what might very well be the biggest Afghanistan-centric event of the year. We’ve reserved Gaston Hall -the same venue used to host Presidents and foreign leaders- and speakers for the event include LTG John Mulholland, Ambassador Ronald Neumann, and Jack McCain. Sami Sadat and Ali Maisam Nazary will also be making appearances, as are several prominent members of the NGO, veteran, and Afghan communities. In addition, a short documentary featuring our organization will be screened an hour before the main event. Click here to RSVP This is going to be a good one: I hope to see you there! Tom Thomas Kasza Executive Director Our Website | 1208 Merchandise | Donate | GoFundMe

Special Operations Association

From: Special Operations Association <mailing-list@specialoperations.org> Date: July 11, 2023 at 5:43:18 PM EDT To: Edward Pijuan <dzhalo@hotmail.com> Subject: Duffy Jensen Health Update  & SOAR XLVII News Reply-To: Special Operations Association <mailing-list@specialoperations.org>  On the 20th of June, Duffy Jensen, the SOA Secretary, suffered a severe stroke that required immediate surgery. Over the past two weeks, Duffy has made great strides in relearning to walk and has been able to regain some movement in his right hand and arm. Duffy’s communication is still struggling.. The doctors have let us know that with speech and language therapy it’s likely he will regain his ability to communicate how he’d like. In the meantime, a word we hear frequently is “God dammit”, so he’s still Duffy. His family have been monitoring emails coming in and appreciate all the people who have been reaching out. Duffy will be at the rehab facility for another week and will not have access to his phone or emails, but if there are any messages that his family can pass along to him they would be delighted. Please feel free to message his phone or leave a voicemail and they will play them for him (907) 952-3717.   The Board of Directors and key personnel have taken on the tasks normally performed by Duffy, to include getting the SOAR XLVII PRP put together in preparation  for printing.  It will be a few weeks late going out this year but all important SOAR information will be shared via the SOA newsletter and website. A major thank you to Duffy's son Kevin who has worked with us to retrieve the needed files from Duffy's computer. Our thoughts, well wishes and prayers are with Duffy and his family. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SOAR SPECIAL EVENTS This years SOAR includes four special events: SOA Early Bird Fun Shoot, "The Beatles Love" show, Prayer Breakfast, and the CCS Breakfast.  Special events require a separate registration and additional fees beyond the normal registration cost.  *BEATLES LOVE and the Early Bird Fun Shoot events are subject to cancellation. If  an event is cancelled, all monies will be refunded. REGISTER FOR ONE (OR MORE) OF THE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS WHO IS REGISTERED FOR SOAR XLVII?   See which of your friends have already registered to attend SOAR.   CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST GROUP RATE ROOMS RESERVATIONS RESERVE YOUR ROOM ONLINE   ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO Las Vegas NV Reserve your room online: Orleans Hotel & Casino or call 800 675-3267 Use the following Group Code when making your room reservation:  ASP3C10 (Alpha-Sierra-Papa-3-Charlie-1-0) Room rates are guaranteed through 11 Sept 2023: Sun through Thurs - $49 + $15.99 resort fee + tax per day Fri and Sat - $99 + $15.99 resort fee + tax per day TENURE PINS The following SOA members are receiving tenure pins in 2023. For those attending SOAR, the pins will presented at either the General Membership meeting, or at the Banquet (45 year pins).  Pins will be mailed to those members unable to attend SOAR. Years    Name 45    Berg, Charles 45    Brown, Robert K. 45    Bush Jr, Marion 45    Dioguardi, Richard W. 45    Foster,    James E. 45    Greenup, Al 45    Gritz, Bo 45    Hetrick, James F. 45    Jacobson, Harold (Jake) 45    Mills, Travis 45    Mollica, Leonard C. 45    Nader, Walter E. 45    Silk, John P. 40    Almy, Charles 40    Brockelman, Ronald D. 40    Brubaker, Paul L. 40    Cherry    Roger L. 40    Daniels III, Thomas M. 40    Freeman, Richard F. 40    Harris, Raymond D. 40    Hatchett, William M. 40    Higgins    Richard L. 40    Schofield, Steven R. 40    Scott, Clayton S. 40    Wilson, Steven B. 40    Wilson, Thomas E. 35    Claflin, Harry L. 35    Hamner, Gene D. 35    Holmes, Kenneth W. 35    Johnson, Thomas E. 35    Locker, Robert E. 35    Ochtyun, John D. 35    Schrumpf, Ronald L. 35    Shorten, James H. 35    Snyder, Kenneth  O. 35    Sugar, Howard B 35    Taylor, Donald R. 35    Thornton, Frank F. 35    Walker, James B. 35    Wicorek, Laurence T. 35    Worsham, Scott 30    Bilitzke, Joseph M. 30    Chericone, Denis J. 30    Coates, Robert 30    Elliott, Sheridan S. 30    Estrada, Pedro B. 30    Feeney, Don 30    Frescura, John L. 30    Heiser, G. William 30    McLeroy, James D. 30    Mohler, David G. 30    Newman, Max E. 30    Owens, John C. 30    Sottile Jr, Joe 30    Steenbock, Stanley A. 30    Sternberg Jr, George J. 30    Sullivan, Stephen R. 30    Sutcliffe, Grenville G. 30    Taitano, Norman C. 30    Tatten, Thomas R. 30    Unruh, C. J. 30    Young, Alvin H. 25    Acre, James E. 25    Adkins, James L. 25    Burbridge, Lawrence R. 25    Castillo, Robert J. 25    Cesani, Randolfo 25    Di Giacinto, R. Henry 25    Dove, Jr., Luther 25    Elmore, Darrell G. 25    Eskins, Henry 25    Farr, Warner D. 25    File, Russell H. 25    Fontana, Gerald 25    Foster Jr, L. David 25    Glerum, James N. 25    Haase, Donald W. 25    Hagedorn, Audrey L. 25    Hanna, Ronald T. 25    Harinck, Allen V. 25    Hendricks, Keith A. 25    Howard, Chester B. 25    Johnston, Emery P. 25    Kim, Michael P.  Years    Name 25    Little Jr, Lawrence L. 25    Lucier, David F. 25    Lum, Tom 25    Madison, James C. 25    Marriott, Henderson R. 25    Martin, John R. 25    McLuckie, James B. 25    Miles, Grady F. 25    Miller, Ned L. 25    Nguyen, Kiet Van 25    Noe, Robert L. 25    O'Shea, Michael J. 25    Pelaez, Michael A. 25    Potter, Jon C. 25    Richardson, Richard L. 25    Rivero, Alfonso 25    Rodgers, Dennis E. 25    Sallee, James P. 25    Sasai, Calvin Y. 25    Savage, David G. 25    Savell, James W. 25    Sell, Richard H. 25    Sepi, Robert J. 25    Sheldon, James D. 25    Spain, John N. 25    St. Martin Jr, John M. 25    Stock, Gregory J. 25    Twichell, Robert 25    Van Arsdale, Lee A. 25    Wilson, Paul R. 25    Woronchuk, Ivan 25    Wright, Gary L. 25    Yancey, Leon H. Buck 25    Yevich, Steven J. 20    Bender, Randy M. 20    Berg, Robert S. 20    Berry, Michael D. 20    Biron, David F. 20    Broderick, Thomas F. 20    Bui, Cuong V. 20    Carpenter, Harold T. 20    Cawley, Patrick B. 20    Clifford, Robert F. 20    Corbin, Ronald D. 20    DeLuca, Thomas A. 20    Denniston, James G. 20    Edens, Kenneth B. 20    Erickson, Albert M. 20    Farmer, Daniel E. 20    Frankenfield, Thomas A. 20    Frevert, Benjamin R. 20    Grapa, Eugene P. 20    Hoagland, Raymond J. 20    Huynh, Khanh Phi 20    Jacobelli, James N. 20    Jones, Wendell D. 20    Kohn, Henry P. 20    Lang, Walter P. 20    Langevin, James M. 20    Le, Xuan Thanh (Steve) 20    Lundrigan, Thomas J. 20    Maley, Donald J. 20    Marcum, Curtis 20    Martin II, Gordon 20    Midash, Lawrence 20    Morris, Rex B. 20    O'Connor, Kevin M. 20    Palmer, Gilford D. 20    Payne, Robert Lee 20    Pesta, Charles J. 20    Peterson III, John M. 20    Phan, Dinh H. 20    Piper, Ronald B. 20    Popelka, Mark A. 20    Reeder Jr, William S. 20    Rozell, Gary R. 20    Sanchez, Joseph I. 20    Schoomaker, Peter J 20    Sinyard, Cletis D. 20    Smalley, Dennis R 20    Smith, Samuel J. 20    Smith, Alfred W. 20    Sneed, Jimmy W. 20    Von Beltz, Jeffrey B.  WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Edward A Yanez Lionel 'Fred' Solis Cipriano Ramon TAPS No new losses since the last newsletter.  If you wish to receive a daily email with the latest Special Forces obituaries, subscribe to U.S. Special Forces Taps (click on any post and look for the email box on the right side). U.S. Special Forces Taps DONATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND $$$ NEEDED:  SOA needs more contributions to this worthwhile cause that gives a boost to SOA memberships’ progeny!  The number of applicants has significantly increased, while the number of awards has significantly decreased (12% this year vs 42% last year).  This program could fold due to lack of participation – counting on the altruism of our members to keep this program going.   DONATE TO THE SOA BOOKS AND MEDIA SOG Codename Dynamite: A MACV-SOG 1-0's Personal Journal Paperback – Released July 5, 2023 by Henry "Dick" L. Thompson Ph.D. FYI - Dick will be presenting his book during the Authors event at SOAR. SOGCast 019: Doug Godshall Kicked Out, then Runs SOG Recon JULY 2023 Calendar of Events 13 July: 5th SFG(A) Change of Command, Fort Campbell, KY. 9:00 AM. The ceremony will take place at Gabriel Field located behind Building 3222 Kentucky Avenue, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223. 20 July: SOA BOD Meeting 22 July, 1100: Jumping of the ashes.  Billy Waugh requested that his ashes be HALO jumped and scattered by the HALO team. Raeford Drop Zone, Raeford, North Carolina. At approximately  1100 jumpers depart aircraft / release ashes). Be at the drop zone by 1030 that Saturday.