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Thailand.
Newsletter October 2013.
To all our Members and Friends around the World.
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GREETINGS FROM THE DESK OF: REED F. (CADILLAC) JOHNSON
This month was to be a great month for our Remote School Projects however everything was canceled for September due to
two deaths.
In the past 11 months we have lost three of our biggest supporters. First was ED MORAN who lost his fight with cancer. Ed
and his wife Lucy raised $5,000.00 for WOUNDED WARRIOR CRUISE IV.
Next in December 2012, after a visit to the Kingdom, ROB ENGLISH died on a dive trip in Micronesia. Rob was a member
of the 46th board. He was and his wife Edie still is a big supporter of our Remote Schools and Wounded Warrior programs.
On September 13th we were notified that JAMES HANDLIN had died at his home in Udorn from a heart attack. James was a
big supporter of both our major projects and a good friend. He was one of the first members of the association. He had served
his country his whole life both in the military and as a government civilian.
His service was held in Udorn on the 18th and Pranee and I attended meeting two of his sons SEAN & JIMMY. Pui, Jim's
wife was a rock and took care of us and we greatly appreciate everything she did for us while we were there.
On September 19th Mike & Chase Johnson from Baton Rouge LA., arrived in the Kingdom bearing gifts, they brought 150lbs
of school supplies with them.
We took them both to the big lake by the gold Buddha so Mike could release 71 fish, turtles, snails and a frog (one creature
for each year) for his Buddhist birthday tradition. Later we visited the elephants and the 106 meter high Gold Buddha.
Early in the morning of September 20th Pranee was notified that her father had passed away. Pranee and our daughter Eye left
for Satuck in NE Thailand to be with their family. At this time we canceled the school visits for the month but we will visit
Buri Ram when I return from the USA.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH
Yours In Comradeship
Reed F. (Cadillac) Johnson D2550L CEO 46TH SFCA
USA SF MSG(R)
Life MEMBER VFW POST 9430 SKYWAY WA
LIFE MEMBER SFA CH 3 BANGKOK THAILAND
PAST VFW DPT CDR PANAMA CANAL 80-81
September 18
Jim Handlin’s funeral service was held in Udorn. Pranee and I attended. We met two of his sons SEAN & JIMMY.
Pui, Jim's wife was a rock and took care of us and we greatly appreciate everything she did for us while we were there.
The local VFW Post, SFA CH III (Bangkok) President and other officers and also members of the 46THSFCA attended.
A ceremony for Jim was held later in the day on the Mekong River.
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September 19
Mike & Chase Johnson from Baton Rouge LA. arrived in Thailand. Mike was celebrating his 71st Birthday. We went to the
big lake by the gold Buddha so Mike could release 71 fish, turtles, snails and a frog (one creature for each year).
Later we visited the elephants and the 106 meter high Gold
Buddha.
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Members News
Jerry Nelson 46th Member & Supporter invites you to follow his blog. Jerry is a resident of the northern city of Chiang
Mai in Thailand. www.jerrynelsonjournal.blogspot.com www.jerrynelsonphoto.com
Posted Sept 12: Please see the article in my blog. Drop by Fashion King and pick up your tickets before they are all gone.
Alternatively, I'll have tickets available by this Saturday. More personal blog articles will be coming soon.
Posted Sept 22: Bollywood Masala Charity Event to support a small organization doing wonderful work with autistic
children. Tickets are available from Frank at Fashion King in Chiang Mai or from me. Check out my
www.jerrynelsonjournal.blogspot.com for details.
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New Members this Month
Welcome to;-
Duncan McLean (Pete) Thompson & his wife Rivers from Norfolk VA.
Pete served in Thailand in 1969-70 and in 1973.
and
Eric Welke & his wife Nancy from Downingtown PA.
Eric served in Thailand in 1971-72.
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TAPS, LOST SOULS and SICK & DISTRESSED CALLS this month. (More info on our Web Site) and via Rev. Roy
F. Hill [email protected]
TAPS
From: Reed Johnson [email protected] Received Fri. 13 September.
I just received an e-mail from the president of SFA CH 3 and he informed me that JAMES HANDLIN has
passed away due to a heart attack. As I get more info I will keep you informed.
From: Edie English [email protected]
I'm so sorry to hear about Jim. The 46th SFCA has taken a hard hit this past year. I truly believe
that Ed, Rob and Jim are looking over the 46th SFCA and making great things happen from above.
From: Billy Cason
I'm shocked and feel a deep sense of loss. I only knew Jim from the cruises and emails but I still feel I have
lost a brother and a kindred spirit. Please keep me informed about family and funeral arrangements. May God and Buddha
bless his soul till we all muster again. In deep respect.
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From: Jedburgh [email protected] Date: 09/15/2013: Subject: TAPs Jack Damoth
Jack Damoth, A FINE Special Forces man, (VN War: SOG Recon at CCS then CCC and 'Agency' combat in Iraq)
This is to inform you of the passing of our brother, Jack Damoth. After a long battle with cancer Jack passed away a 0113 hrs.
12 SEP 2013. Please use your contact lists to notify other CCS Brothers and SOA Members. I will inform you of the details
when funeral arrangements are made when received
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From: Reed Johnson [email protected] Sent: September 19, 2013: Subject: MORE BAD NEWS
Pranee's Dad died last night so this will change our schedule a lot. He was 90 years old.
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From: United States Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office [email protected] Sent: September 25, 2013
Subject: Press Release from United States Army Special Operations Command Three SOF soldiers die in Afghanistan
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Sept. 24, 2013) - Three U.S. Army Special Operations Soldiers died Sept. 21,
2013, from wounds received during a small-arms attack in Gardez, Paktia Province, Afghanistan.
The Soldiers were: Staff Sgt. Liam J. Nevins, 32, of Denver, Colo., assigned to 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group
(Airborne), Watkins, Colo.; Staff Sgt. Timothy R. McGill, 30, of Ramsey, N.J., assigned to 2nd Battalion, 19th SFG (A),
Middletown, R.I.; and Spc. Joshua J. Strickland, 23, of Woodstock, Ga., assigned to Group Support Battalion, 1st SFG
(Airborne), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Full story & pictures here; 2013/September/130924-01/130924-01
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OTHER NEWS, REQUESTS and INFORMATION
From: Lou Rothenstein [email protected] Sent: September 19, 2013: Subject: Tricare Bulletin 2013
This bulletin might be worth a scan and useful to link to;
http://www.tricare.mil/~/media/Files/TRICARE/Publications/Newsletters/Standard/TSE_NL_2013.ashx.
At our Annual Retiree Appreciation Day at Nellis AFB on September 14th, there were a lot of questions concerning the new
health care act and Tricare. This bulletin may have a few facts for you. When a Tricare region changes contracts, you may
lose a bit. In the Western Region, United Healthcare has cut back services a little since they took over this FY. Page 5 has an
item on preparing for a disaster and Page 8 has info on supplemental health care insurance and that TCL eligibles may have to
pay more at the VA facilities.
Our Retiree Day had 945 people sign in and that indicates there were probably over 1000 there as some will just not sign in.
Veterans Organizations that were present signed up a fair number of new members. The 99th Medical Group personnel
conducting exams from the Nellis Medical Center found several retirees that were in need of follow up medical care. If your
area has one of these retiree days, it might be worthwhile to attend one. This was my 26th as a volunteer at various
installations and I have always found that many retirees discover something new. It is rewarding to assist Retirees through an
RAO as a volunteer as well. Lou
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Forward From: Larry Boudreaux [email protected] Subject: Fwd: ATTENTION 5th SFG(A) Vietnam
Vets: From: Brett Barrouquere, Sent: September 19, 2013: Subject: A reporter's question
I’m a reporter with The Associated Press in Louisville, Ky. I’m working on a story about the recovery and identification of
former 5th Special Forces Staff Sgt. Lawrence Woods, whose plane was shot down over Cambodia in Oct. 1964.
While it may be a long shot, I’m hoping someone with the organization may remember Sgt. Woods and could talk to me about
him for a few minutes. If not, could someone speak to me about what it means to others who served in the 5th Special Forces
Group to have a fellow soldier identified and brought home? Any assistance would be appreciated. My contact information is
below. Thanks, Brett Barrouquere, Reporter, The Associated Press, Louisville, Ky. 502-583-7718. [email protected]
On Twitter: @BBarrouquereAP
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MEMORY LANE.
From: William Snider [email protected] Sent: September 3, 2013: Subject: SAIGON AIRPORT "Busiest Airport in
the World"
Step back 45 years ago to what was claimed as the “Busiest Airport in the World". This should bring back some memories for
some of you pilots as well as those of you that entered or left the RVN through Tan Son Nhut Airbase...(click below to view)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=103kHGjdy9w
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From: John Aiello [email protected] Sent: Thursday, September 12 Subject: FW: A Teenager Did This.
There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa. For generations, Kids have painted slogans, names, and
Obscenities on this rock, changing its Character many times.
A few months back, the rock received its Latest paint job, and since then it has been Left completely undisturbed. It's quite an
impressive sight. I thought the flag was draped over the rock, But it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.
Here's the artist: Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen.
I bet his parents are proud!
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From: Joseph Ogershok Sent: September 22, 2013: Subject: [Special Forces Memorial Wall] Medal of Honor recipient
SFC Randy Shughart
New memorial dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient SFC Randy Shughart. A more visible memorial
marks the 20th anniversary of Shughart’s heroic actions. A small grave marker is a silent but oftenoverlooked sentinel at the gravesite of a quiet hero in Carlisle. A Special Forces ‘quiet professional’
honored by the nation with the Medal of Honor, Sgt. First Class Randall ‘Randy’ Shughart may not have
asked for more. But former friends, professional colleagues and members of the Special Forces community
believe that this hometown hero deserves better. The Special Forces Association (SFA) Chapter 64 has
sponsored an effort to replace the current marker with a more visible and meaningful memorial for Shughart
Oct. 3. The SFA’s new memorial design includes a granite slab with the Medal of Honor citation engraved upon it, and a
distinctive granite bench bearing a Shughart family quote.
Thursday, Oct. 3, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Westminster Cemetery in Carlisle, a special ceremony dedicates the new cemetery
marker created to recognize the courage, dedication and sacrifice of Shughart on the 20th anniversary of the Battle of
Mogadishu.
The memorial commemoration includes several elements. Army Col. Matt Dawson, director of the U.S. Army Heritage and
Education Center gives a short historical review of U.S. actions in Somalia 20 years ago. Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo, U.S. Army
War College Commandant, offers his thoughts about Shughart, his actions under fire, and the ageless significance of his
bravery to soldiers today and tomorrow. About 30 members of the extended Shughart Family plan to attend the event.
Veterans groups have been invited to present wreaths. Open to the public, the ceremony takes place rain or shine at
Westminster Cemetery at 1159 Newville Road in Carlisle.
A reception with light refreshments follows the dedication nearby at the West Pennsboro Fire Department at 20 Park Rd.,
Plainfield. The ceremony is sponsored by the Special Forces Association, the U.S. Army War College, the West Pennsboro
Fire Department and Veterans Groups. In support of the SFC Shughart commemoration, Boy Scout Troop & Pack 173 will
post U.S. flags at more than 400 Veterans’ gravesite within the cemetery. More click here: The Valley Times Star - New
memorial...
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If you have input for this section please contact us at [email protected] we will be pleased to include your
photos, memories, stories and past recollections of your time in Thailand. We will also help you contact old or lost
friends, comrades and brothers through our “Lost Souls Section”
Other SF links and Newsletters
SFA Chapter 60
SFA Chapter 78
SFA Chapter 90
SFC Chapter 55
SFA Chapter IX
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46TH SFCA New Member Application
We welcome new members. Membership benefits include the issue of our “Walk-on-Water” style membership/ID card and the invaluable
assistance of our resident team of members during your trips to Thailand. If you wish to apply, please go to our web site and download an
application form. Fill in the details and send it to us at the Virginia Beach address below. Please enclose your check for $50.00, payable to
“46th SFCA” for life membership.
E-mail a photo of yourself and your mailing address for your membership card to the Editor; [email protected]. If you require a
card for your spouse/partner please send their photo and name also, (no extra charge).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct 2
Oct 3
Oct 5
Oct 25
Oct 31-Nov 10
Nov 10-20
May 17-18 2014
June 2014
Reed heads of to the USA Arriving in Seattle
Hamburger Night Skyway VFW Post 9430 7421 South 126th Street Seattle
HALO Reunion at Bragg (see below)
SF get together in BEAU BRIDGE LA at BUCK & JOHNNY'S PIZZERIA
Reed will be in Key West FL
46THSFCA ED MORAN (USMC) MEMORIAL CRUISE, Southern Caribbean (see below)
2014 Wounded Warrior Softball Tournament, City of South Bend, Indiana (info to follow)
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF SF (Both USA & Thai). 2 week trip to Thailand, (in the planning stage)
HAMBURGER NIGHT OCTOBER 3rd 2013. Skyway VFW Post 9430, 7421 South 126th Street, Seattle, WA. 98178
Phone No. 206-772-9982. Starts at 1800 (6:00PM) but you should come early
Reed F. (Cadillac) Johnson CEO of the 46th SFCA is inviting all members of the 46TH SFCA, SFA CH 16 Members and
friends going on WOUNDED WARRIOR CRUISE IV to attend a NO HOST HAMBURGER NIGHT
We will have Cruise Polo Shirts at the VFW. Please call the post if you are attending.
On the Night, Ed Booth [email protected] will have 46THSFC coins for sale at $8.00 each.
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ODA-08 1/10th SFGA HALO REUNION, Holiday Inn Bordeaux Fayetteville NC Friday 4 October-Sunday 6 October
2013. For more info: [email protected] use HALO in subject line
Friday 4 October 2013:
1200-2200 Hospitality Room opens to welcome arriving guests and fellowship
1600-1800 Dinner at Golden Corral (ODA 08 and students ONLY) $14.00 all you can eat
1900-???? Holiday Inn Bordeaux Banquet Room Welcoming address, introductions and presentations- Open to
everybody, BYOB.
Saturday 5 October 2013
0700-1200 Breakfast Buffet (free with room key) and fellowship
0800-1200 Hospitality Room opens for fellowship and HALO training simulators
1000-1300 Briefs: HALO School, Current HALO ops, English Channel HAHO, Combat HALO infils.
1300-???? Oktoberfest picnic at SFA HQ Clubhouse maps provided at check-in
1800-???? Hospitality Room open for fellowship
Sunday 6 October 2013
0800-1200 Breakfast Buffet (free with room key) and fellowship
1200-1400 Tour of the new Airborne and Special Operations Museum (downtown Fayetteville)
1500-???? Fellowship/Free time/Departures
Monday 7 October 2013
0930-1100 Tour of the US Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights) facilities and trophy room.
1130-1300 Visit the Dick Meadows Memorial Statue at Special Forces Schools parade field.
1300
Planned Activities End
Holiday Inn webpage: http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/fayetteville/fayow/hoteldetail
We have a block of rooms on reserve to keep everyone close
When reserving rooms use code: SFG
Room price is $109 total (I know it’s steep but it’s the best we could do)
Two each Breakfast Buffets each day are included in room price (normal $10.00 per head)
Free pickup and delivery to Fayetteville Airport upon request
Free shuttle service within a five mile radius upon request
Free under cover parking
Free internet connection
Dress is casual for the entire weekend.
This is a BYOB team party. There are plenty of package stores and grocery stores close to the hotel.
Oktoberfest (SFA Chapter 18 at the SFA HQ Clubhouse) approx cost is $15 all you can eat.
Sunday’s Museum visit will include a special movie viewing and tour for the group (No Cost)
We are encouraging all OLD HALO GUYS to join us on Friday evening at the Hotel and again on Saturday in the Hospitality
Suite and at the Oktoberfest. Blue Skies! For more info: [email protected] use HALO in subject line.
THE 10TH SPECIAL FORCES “FIRST” HALO (HIGH ALTITUDE LOW OPENING)
GRADUATING CLASS AND INSTRUCTORS . JULY 8-25, ZARAGOZA, SPAIN.
BACK ROW: MACFADDEN, HOE, KEATING, CANAVAN, TROUT AND BLAKESLEE.
CENTER ROW: VILLARREAL, JOYCE, THURIN JUDD, MAVRIS AND NORBURY.
FRONT ROW: MCCORREKEY, HENSLEY, DEVERS, ADAMS, SUNGY AND FULLER.
EACH INDIVIDUAL MADE A TOTAL OF TWENTY FREEFALLS, PROGRESSING FROM AN ALTITUDE OF 4,000 FEET TO 26,000
FEET. FREEFALL TIME OR DELAY BEFORE CANOPY (PARARUTE) OPENING 5 SECONDS TO 115 SECONDS.
TOTAL DISTANCE OF FREEFALL FOR 20 JUMPS 47 MILES (DOWN).
TOTAL TIME IN FREEFALL FOR 20 JUMPS 17 MINUTES.
UNOFFICIAL HIGH ALTITUDE PARACHUTE RECORD FOR SPAIN 26,000 FEET.
FIRST HALO MASS EXIT OVER SPAIN, 15 MEN FROM A C-130 EXITED FROM 26,000 FEET FOR A DELAY IN SECONDS OF 115
BEFORE CANOPY OPENING. ALL LANDING WITHIN 75 METERS OF CENTER MAN AND WITHIN 150 METERS OF DESIRED
IMPACT POINT.
FIRST HALO CLASS “EVER” TO EXECUTE 3 HIGH ALTITUDE JUMPS IN ONE DAY.
FIRST, 21,000 FEET, SECOND, 25,000 FEET, THIRD, 26,000 FEET
TOTAL DISTANCE IN FREEFALL 12 MILES. TOTAL TIME IN FREEFALL 5 MINUTES AND 15 SECONDS.
UPDATE: 13 Sept 2013, Fellow HALO Guys,
Just to keep you updated on our activities, some exciting developments have taken place regarding our Old Timers’ HALO
Reunion. We continue to receive requests to attend the activities from around the world and the support elements are coming on
line.
LTC Steve Basilici: Commander of 2nd Bn 1st SWTG(A) and B CO SGM Bill Montrose (HALO School at Yuma) are now
involved. They will bring in the Chief Instructor from the HALO School in Yuma, Mr. Jose Reyes and Chief Rigger Jerry
Fletcher, as well as the entire command element for the weekend. They will present the HALO wings on Friday and on Saturday
brief us on the current training techniques, programs and wind tunnel construction at YUMA and the advanced equipment and
training used by the ODAs today.
Col Joe Kittinger (USAF), World Record High Altitude Jump holder and consultant to Red Bull’s latest World Record High
Altitude Jump, is planning to attend Saturday-Monday.
Bob Walters: 22nd British SAS, will give us a short presentation on how he and his team conducted the first crossing of the
English Channel using HAHO techniques.
Cliff Newman (Laos), Bob Castillo (Vietnam), Billy Waugh and Team (Vietnam), will brief us on how their Combat HALO
insertions/missions went down and the lessons they learned. These briefs are confirmed. Melvin Hill has now confirmed
attendance.
Mark King (retired 1st and 5th group) who works Military Freefall projects for Wiser Company is providing their new hands on,
interactive HALO canopy control simulators for all of us to experience throughout the day Friday and Saturday. He will brief us
on the state of HALO today including a PPS presentation from the 1/10 HALO team that infiltrated Afghanistan using a freefall
bundle. He will be presenting HALO coins to the original team & MTT members in recognition of their accomplishments.
10th Special Forces Group CSM Jason M. Krider and Maj Aram M. Donigian !0th Group PAO at Fort Carson have been
contacted and invited to participate. They have promised to have representation present.
CSM Joe Dennison (retired 5th Group CSM) is the Oktoberfest POC. It will be held at the Special Forces Association
Headquarters Team House just up the road from the hotel. The Oktoberfest is always a very popular picnic for the ‘Fort Bragg
SF crowd’ and our reunion participation will have a special draw. Last year’s cost was $15.00/head with food and drink
provided. We will update with current cost when we get it.
Sunday’s noon time tour of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum is locked in with a special viewing of the movie they
have for visitors. There will be subject matter experts (hahaha) on hand to insure a super visit.
Monday morning, 0900-1030, we have an appointment to tour the US Army Parachute Team, Golden Knights Facilities and
Trophy Room. After our visit there we will move to the Dick Meadows Memorial Statue at the Special Forces Hq to pay our
respects. Monday’s activities are a late add on and not open to the general public. To participate contact me asap.
Billy Cason and 46th SF Company Association will have a display table Friday and Saturday with information and items for
sale to support their efforts in helping the remote schools in Thailand.
Joe Thigpin (Fayetteville Budweiser Distributor) will provide FREE BEER for the Friday night presentations! Thank you Bill
Yeider for bringing Joe on board.
As you can see the weekend is shaping up to be one heck of an event. We are all very excited to be able to see everyone again
and to share some memories of days past while we catch up on where we’re at today. There is still time for special requests,
ideas and suggestions but you must get them in to us asap.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion! It’s going to be a party to remember! God’s Blessings and safe travels.
Sincerely, Jimbo Blakeslee Jr. [email protected]
From: Tim Guth [email protected] Subject: [SF Brothers] "Old Guy's HALO
Reunion"
Old Guy's HALO Reunion Holiday Inn, Bordeaux, Fayetteville NC 04-07 October, 2013. Friday-Monday. The
following HALO gods are coming. LTC. Steve Basilici (Commander of 2nd BN 1st SWTG(A) and B Co SGM Bill
Montrose (HALO School at Yuma) are now involved. They will bring in the Chief Instructor from the HALO School in Yuma
(Mr. Jose Reyes and Chief Rigger Jerry Fletcher) as well as the entire command element for the weekend. They will present
HALO wings on Friday and Saturday brief the Brothers on the current training techniques, programs and wind tunnel
construction at Yuma and the advanced equipment and training used by the ODA's today. Col Joe Kittinger (USAF). World
Record Holder Altitude Jump Holder and consultant to Red Bull's latest world record High Altitude jump is planning to attend
Saturday to Monday. Bob Walters: 22nd British SAS, will give a short presentation on how he and his team conducted the first
crossing of the English Channel using HAHO techniques. Cliff Newman (Laos), Bob Castillo (RVN), Billy Waugh and Team
(VN) will brief us on how their combat HALO insertions/missions went down and the lessons they learned. These briefs are
confirmed. Melvin Hill as now confirmed attendance. Mark King (retired 1st and 5th grps) who works in Military Freefall
projects for Wiser Company is providing their new hands on, interactive HALO canopy control simulators for all of us to
experience throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. He will brief us on the state of HALO today including a PPS
presentation from the 1/10th HALO team that infiltrated Afghanistan using a freefall bundle. He will be presenting HALO coins
to the original team and MTT members in recognition of their accomplishments. 10th SFG CSM Jason M. Krider and Maj.
Aram M. Donigian 10th Grp PAO at Ft. Carson have been contacted and invited to participate. They have promised to have
representation present. CSM Joe Dennison (retired 5th Grp CSM) is the Oktoberfest POC. It will be held at the SFA Hdqtrs
teamhouse just up the road from the hotel. The Oktoberfest is always a popular picnic for the Ft. Bragg SF crowd and our
reunion participation will have a special draw. Last year's cost was $15.00/head with food and drink provided. Sunday's noon
time tour of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum is locked in with a special viewing of the movie they have for
visitors. There will be subject matter (experts) on hand to insure a super visit. Monday morning 0900 to 1030, we have an
appointment to tour the US Army Parachute Team, Golden Knights Facilities and Trophy room. After our visit there we will
move to the Dick Meadows Memorial Statue at the SF Hq to pay our respects. Monday's activities are a late add on and not open
to the general public. Contact Jimbo asap if you want in at "[email protected]" 1-870-431-3922 CST. Billy Cason and
46th SF Company will have a display table on Friday and Saturday with information and items for sale to support their efforts in
helping schools in Thailand. Joe Thigpin (Fayetteville Budweiser Distributor) will have FREE BEER for the Friday night
presentations. Jimbo arranged the guys from the first 10th grp HALO training in Zaragoza Spain and Greece to have a reunion.
Some of these guys have not seen each other in 40 years. Jimbo also worked hard to get "Big Army" to award HALO wings and
W-8 identifiers to the group. It was a nightmare he says. Dale Sungy, a team leader in 1968, took on the task of not only finding
everyone but having them provide any and all documents that they had to support the issue of HALO wings. The best response
they initially got from the SF community and Big Army G-1 was "We don't do that anymore". Dale Sungy said bullshit and in
traditional SF fashion, moved it up to the General Officer Level. Long story short, he might have pulled of a major miracle. Not
only is there a good chance that the guys will get their wings awarded but he's also close to getting the Combat Star awarded to
those who made HALO infils. This is a huge accomplishment. We are asking everyone who can make it to come to the Holiday
Inn Bordeau in Fayetteville on FRIDAY 4 OCT AT 1900 HRS TO TAKE PART IN THE WINGS PRESENTATION FOR
THESE DESERVING FINE (not so young) MEN. THIS MAY BE THE LAST TIME ALL THESE SF LEGENDS WILL BE
IN ONE PLACE AGAIN. Gentlemen, Jimbo Blakeslee did a hell of a thing here in getting this put together. His father (RIP)
was on the original HALO team and never received his wings. Jimbo decided that wasn't right and is getting these men
recognized. Tip of the Beret to Jimbo and give him a call if you can make it.
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46TH SFCA ED MORAN (USMC) MEMORIAL CRUISE NOV 10-20 2013
From: Billy Cason [email protected] Sent: September 24, 2013:
Subject: Another Update for Wounded Warrior Cruise IV.
Here's the latest news: $340.00 has been raised for Wounded Warrior Cruise IV
Recent supporters include...
2 days ago - Stephen Craig, 3 days ago - Jason R Moon, 3 days ago - Mel D Vanterpool, 3 days ago - Randall H. O'Neal
3 days ago - James Pasztor
Wed. 25th update from Billy. Today we are at $690.00 and counting
GoFundMe users rely on the support of their friends & family to help spread the word. Can you think of anyone else who might
want to make a contribution? If so, follow this link now: Wounded Warrior Cruise IV
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SCHOOLS FUND RAISING DRIVES
We need to raise more funds for our schools programs. The children want to learn and the teachers want to teach. But these schools
have to get by on so little money. We can help them. The teachers make about $150 a month and the state funding for each child is
about $10 a year!!
Playtime for some of the Remote school children is working in the school market gardens, so come lunchtime they get something to
eat. If the crops are good the surplus gets sold at the local market. The little money made goes to buy fish and meat for their
lunches.
State school funding does not include feeding the kids!!
BIKES
The bikes cost just $40.00 each. Children who
demonstrate commitment to their School work
are first in line. Visit our web site to donate for
any one of our Programs.
WWW.46THSFCA.ORG
BLANKETS
If you want to buy your child one of our blankets we will ship it to
you for a donation of $50.00. 9 Remote School Children will also
receive a blanket. Visit our web site to order or if you just want to
donate for any one of our Programs.
WWW.46THSFCA.ORG
NEW PROGRAM; Shoes, socks and winter clothes for the children in the Northern Mountain Schools
This is a new Program in addition to our Blanket Program, School Supplies Program, Bikes for Tykes Program and Field Trips Program.
You all know that 100% of what EVER you donate goes to what YOU tell us you want it to go for. All the money donated or we make from the
sales in our store goes to our Programs. We have no Admin costs because all our Officers are Volunteers.
School Lunch Programs
We provide funds and supplies for fish and frog farms and School market gardens. Got green fingers? Want to help? With the combination of
sun, rain and elephant dung, stuff really GROWS.
Our new project in Buri Ram Province is to test a new fertilizer provided by JAMES HANDLIN for growing rice and my father in-law has
donated a 1/2 an acre to test the new product. The rice will be given to the schools we support in the province.
WWW.46THSFCA.ORG
Our Warm Blanket and later Shoes & Socks and Jacket Programs started
with this little boy who died in the winter of 2004. His name was Moc
(which means fog in English). He attended Kun Sab School in the Hills
near Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.
Most visitors to Thailand find the Northern Hills refreshingly cool after the
tropical southern beaches but the people who live there especially small
children find the winter nights are COLD. He died from caching a CHILL
because he got too cold in the night.
News of his death kicked off our WARM BLANKET PROGRAM.
Since 2004 we have donated 4,380 BLANKETS to the poor and remote
school children in Thailand. When we have enough donations we buy
100’s of Blankets at a time. They cost just $5 each!!
We started our BIKES FOR TYKES PROGRAM when we met this 12 year old 0rphan boy
who was making a living as a pro kick boxer to support his grandmother & himself.
His Teacher told us he had good grades but had a problem getting to and from School
because his home was a long way and he had no money for the bus.
Since 2004 we have donated over 300 Bikes to deserving children.
When we have enough donations we buy the BIKES by the truckload. They cost just $40
each!!
Visit our web site and donate to our School Programs.
WWW.46THSFCA.ORG
If you want to support a particular program please tell us. All donations are Tax Deductable.
With your Support and Donations we are changing forever thousands of children’s lives.
When they grow up they will never forget how the American People helped them.
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ON LINE STORE
We have a range of quality Thai silver items, hand made at
factory prices plus; Hats, Polo shirts, T shirts, Lighters, Bumper
stickers, Coasters, Aprons, Para bags and more.
New “Never Accept Defeat" long sleeve shirts at $25 each;
Quality canvas traveler’s
back packs. $25.00 each
includes postage.
Online shop at WWW.46THSFCA.ORG you can use PAYPAL for
donations and purchases.
100% of the $25.00 will go to the REMOTE SCHOOLS PROGRAM or the WOUNDED WARRIOR CRUISE IV PROGRAM
All money raised from the sales will go toward helping our Wounded Warrior and Remote Schools Programs.
WITH ANY DONATION WE WILL SEND YOU A FREE BUMPER STICKER. SEND A CHECK TO;
46TH SFCA, 2838 CROIX COURT VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451-1365
E-MAIL; [email protected]
You can also order from our WEB SITE using PAYPAL but remember they charge us for the service. (Please add $1.00)
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We support those who support our projects
Recommended Place to stay in Pattaya; Family Bar Restaurant and PS Apartments; Soi Diana 33/48 Moo 10 Soi 13, (Buakhao),
Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, 20150. Mention the 46th for special discounts.
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Ken & Roblynn Pierce from Hawaii has a Macadamia nut farm there. They gave us a large bag of nuts and
they are really great. My wife and daughter had never had them before but are now big fans. We can highly
recommend them.
They are $2.75 for the 4oz bags, plus mailing costs.
Please e-mail Ken & Roblynn at [email protected] for further information and orders, mention the
46thSFCA. Pearl Nuts, 13-640 Pohoiki Road, Pahoa, HI 96778.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT.
YOURS IN COMRADESHIP, REED F. JOHNSON, D2550L, CEO, 46TH SFCA.
[email protected]
46th Special Forces Company (ABN) Association.
2838 Croix Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-1365. USA.
P/O Box 105, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand.
46th SFCA Association is a Non-Profit 501 (C) (3) Corporation. Federal EIN 98-0440496.
Billy Cason (Chief Financial Officer) [email protected]
Edie English (Chief Fundraiser) [email protected]
John Tuohey (Fundraiser) [email protected]
John (Jack) Murphy (Legal advisor) [email protected]
Leslie Murphy (Medical advisor) [email protected]
BG. (Ret) Remo Buttler (Military Liaison) [email protected]
Steve & Fran Craig (Australian Coordinators) [email protected]
Brian H. Philipp (Newsletter Editor) [email protected]
Cpt (R) Mark Little (Head of WIA Recruitment Program) [email protected]
Rob Chancey English III (Web Master) [email protected]
You may also make a donation by Pay-Pal and Credit Card. See more on our Web Site.
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