WARNING ORDER

1. SITUATION:

A-1/19 SFG will host a Formal Dining Out and Reunion.

All former members are encouraged to attend.

2. MISSION:

A-1/19 SFG (ABN) alumni are invited to attend a Formal Dining Out at the downtown Tacoma Marriott on March 4th, 2023 from 1700-2100. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again!

End of Mission — ODA 912 was SOCCET Commander Gary Harrell's PSD during the first few months of their deployment in Iraq. Author Greg Walker (front, right) linked up with the detachment as it prepared to depart Baghdad International Airport for Kuwait and Camp Doha. One member of 912 went on to serve as an OGA para-military involved in the successful capture of Saddam Hussein. Credit: Greg Walker Collection

3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a. CHAIN OF COMMAND:

i. MAJ Denny Frey, A-1/19 SFG Commander is hosting the event and can be reached at 1-801-750-4240

b. SPECIAL TASKS:

i. Cost will be $50/person and payment instructions are forthcoming. This does not include alcohol which is from a cash bar available at the event.

ii. Hotel rooms need to be booked directly with the Marriott and there is not a group name due to too many unit members using the per diem rate.

c. UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT:

i. Attire is dress blues for current military members (bow tie and low quarters).

ii. Formal clothing is appropriate for retirees, former unit members and their guests.

d. TIME SCHEDULE:

i. Official start time is 1700 hours.

ii. More details to follow.

4. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Regardless of your intent around attending, please assist in getting this information out to other former members of A-1/19 SFG through text, email, and social media accounts, especially The Buckley Boys Facebook account.

b. I will follow up this email with a text message to all former members I have numbers for.

POC is Matt Casteel

Matthew_Casteel@beaverton.k12.or.us