SFA Chapter 78 November 2025 Chapter Meeting

DET West, a group of ASOT instructors, made a presentation to Chapter 78’s officers of a plaque thanking the chapter for its support of their critically injured teammate, John Greenbush. John was struck by a car in May 2025 while on the job and suffered severe head and bodily injuries. Though now home, he faces extensive rehabilitation. DET West has established a GoFundMe donation campaign to support his ongoing care and shared a touching video from John expressing his gratitude.

Guest Speaker, James Stejskal

Army SF Veteran, Author and Historian

The guest speaker for November’s chapter meeting was James Stejskal, a former Special Forces and intelligence professional. Now an author of both non-fiction and historical thrillers, including Special Forces Berlin: Clandestine Cold War Operations of the U.S. Army’s Elite, 1956–1990.

Stejskal gave an overview of his background before presenting on the book’s focus: the 39th Special Forces Detachment (Airborne), or Detachment “A,” a clandestine Green Beret unit based in West Berlin from 1956–1984, offering a rare look into the unit’s mission and legacy.