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Chapter 78 SENTINEL — the Newsletter of the Quiet Professional

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RIP Lloyd "Big Snake" Adams Special Forces - MACV-SOG Lloyd Adams, 81, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at his residence in Forest Grove, OR. Private Cremation Rites, Hoyt Crematory, Forest Grove, Oregon. (Snake ran recon with MACV-SOG at CCN & CCC. He was awarded the Silver Star 17 Nov 1967. He later ran the NCO Club at CCN in 1971.)
The October 2024 Sentinel is live! You can read it on our website (link in the bio). @special_forces_association @hps_ceo @greenberetfoundation
Can't wait to listen to John Meyer's new episode of his SOGCast! Episode 050: Randy Harrison, CCS SOG Recon Officer Survived Epic MOH Mission in Cambodia. CCS Recon Company CO Randy Harrison recounts a historic mission in Cambodia two days before Thanksgiving 1968. This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major providers of podcasts. @jstrykermeyer #macv-sog #sogcast #armyspecialforces
The Special Forces Association and Special Forces Charitable Trust joining to provide support for those in the Helena Storm path, particularly devastated Appalachia areas of GA, SC, NC and TN. Follow the link—lots of ways to help and lots of help needed. https://tinyurl.com/2fr8j9f8 @special_forces_association @sfcharitabletrust
Never give up! Do you have it in you? Our chapter member Richard Simonian, a Green Beret "Original," has said that learning this concept in training led to his overall success in life. A SOFLETE.com article by Doug Kiesewetter states "So while some people enhance their ability while serving, they are initially screened for this ability from day one. How and where this capability is developed is probably unique to every operator. By running selection events (similar to challenges civilians can put themselves through including GoRuck, Green Beret Challenge, Death Race), SOF units specially choose people who display this ability to persevere even when tasks seem impossible or look like they will take all night (or several days). SOF need this ability because otherwise they would not be able to accomplish their mission." @sofletehq @armyspecialopscommand @ca_special_forces
Chapter 78 VP James McLanahan represented our chapter at American Legion Palisades Post 283's 2nd annual Spirit Hike on Saturday, Sept. 21. Shown with Special Guest speaker was Nate Boyer, a GB veteran as well as actor and producer of an upcoming documentary. James met up the chapter 78 member Jim Cragg, past-commander of Post 283. Post 283 Commander Joe Ramirez announced the beginning of the hike. It was a fantastic day and a great way to end summer! @nateboyer37 @americanlegionpost283
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Featured Member:
Ramon Rodriguez

We salute a former Chapter 78 President (2003-2007), Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, one of the most decorated soldiers in the Vietnam War, receiving a total of 17 combat medals and awards to include three Silver Stars and five Purple Hearts, and a nominee for the Medal of Honor. Ramon Rodriguez retired after 23 years of service as a Command Sergeant Major.

Ramon is currently the Chairman of Board for the American Veterans Assistance Group (AVAG). AVAG is a community of veterans in manufactured housing communities located in Southern California. The purpose of AVAG is to thank and reward our veterans for their service to our country by providing them with a way to connect with one another in a supportive, encouraging living environment and to promote the availability of affordable housing.

Learn more about Ramon Rodriguez, click here visit his member profile.

Ramon Rodriguez was interviewed by Chapter member How Miller on February 17, 2024.

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