President/Secretary Special Events ROTC Program
5th SFG (A) RVN colors
9th SFG (A)
Special Operations Support Command
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AIRBORNE SPIRIT
To SFAC78 - Southern California Ready to serve anywhere at any time. Special Forces demands a tremendous amount of inventiveness and self-reliance. Every Green Beret is a highly-skilled specialist
and cross-training ensures the multiple utility of team members. THE CURRENT MISSIONS OF SPECIAL FORCES ARE DEFINED AS THE FOLLOWING: Unconventional Warfare; Direct Action; Special Reconnaissance; Foreign Internal Defense; Combatting Terrorism. On January 25, 2002, President George W. Bush, sent a greeting in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the United States Army Special Forces. June 1952-June 2002. Honoring all who have had to ruck-up and move out. "For those who have to fight for it, Life has a flavor the protected will never know." Anonymous "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell "I am not afraid", MSG Kelly L. Hornbeck, C Co, 3rd Bn., 10th SFG(A) KIA, 18 Jan 2004, Operation Iraqi Freedom I heard the Lord's voice, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 "The Green Beret shall serve as a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom.” John F. Kennedy, December 10, 1961 "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. In memory of our dearly departed friends: Robin Moore Mizuho "Bo" Bobroskie
Last Update: April 15, 2008
Recent Updates:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Chapter 78 family Scrapbook Photos of past C78 events and happenings. Click here. Updated!!! Interested in joining Special Forces? Take a look at these informative videos on the requirements needed in order to wear the "Green Beret". Can YOU make the grade? Click here. Interested in Article on "How the Green Berets Work" ? Click Here. Already a member or former member of the Special Operations community? Join Chapter 78 of the Special Forces Association NEW FEATURES Special Forces Embroidered Clothing Click on the logo to place your order for both regular and custom orders. Any questions? Contact Art Dolick, SGT at Arms/Quartermaster at adolick@specialforces78.com Annual Special Forces Association ROTC Awards Each year, Chapter 78 presents a Special Forces Association award to college ROTC Cadets that have exhibited excellence in Academics, Physical Fitness, Leadership, and Military skills. Click here for photos and bios of previous year's recipients. Courage, dedication, skill and COJONES!!! Chapter 78 photo of the week. Updated!!! The Light Ruck Humor in Beret green. Caution, may contain mature themes. Click here. Full auto PSYOPS and the art of Modern Warfare. Click here. Incoming from the "Duke" Some pearls of wisdom for good SF Troops from a real American. Click here. Top Kick's Friday Flicks Rack up a couple of cold ones and get your weekend started with one of the Team Sargeant's great military film recommendations. Click here. Updated!!! Chapter 78 Members of the Year Meet the members of the chapter voted--Best Looking and Most Intelligent. One Sixth Warriors Take a look at a collection of 50 years of Special Forces uniforms and equipment in highly detailed and realistic 1/6th scale. Click here. Photo libraries
Other Links--Here are links to some of the Team Sergeant's favorite web sites. It's time to think about renewing your fitness program. www.urbanarmybootcamp.com Time to get up and knock 'em out!!! If you're looking to gear up for the next for the next hike or campout with the family, or just looking for a cool SF t-shirt. Check out www.specialforces.com Great gifts, too!!! Here is one that include a set of interesting news, blogs and editorials Veterans of Special Forces--www.veteransofspecialforces.org/ For those of you that are into Aviation history, take a look at Pat Macha's excellent site: www.aircraftwrecks.com Fascinating stuff. PAST EVENTS 2005 Special Forces Association National Convention - Nashville, Tennessee Photos of some highlights of the events hosted by Chapter 38. See the News/Events section. 2006 Special Forces Association National Convention - Fort Bragg, North Carolina Photos of some highlights of the events hosted by Chapter 1-18. See the News/Events section. Movie production "DUST"--some photos of the last day of filming. See the News/Events section. Capt. Scott O'grady as guest speaker for the Christian Businessmen Association. See the News/Events section. Send your comments or suggestions to:Webmaster--Special Forces Association, Chapter 78
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