Bravo Co. 2022 Fete

Bravo Company 2022 Fete

Chapter 45 was proud to financially support a night of honor for the Green Berets of Bravo Company and their Significant Others. The event was held at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus. Presentation of the American Flag and the playing of The Ballad of the Green Berets kicked off the event. This was followed by several of the soldier’s wives preparing a table for The Fallen Comrade. Next a Grog Bowl was created with ingredients of special meaning from each company deployment. After several toasts to team members and team leaders the event continued with “It might be time to move on” speech shared by a long time unit member, who before long would be transferring to another unit. At his speech conclusion, he was presented with a commendatory framed photo collage. The night ended with a great buffet dinner, much dancing, and lots of photos. Afterwords a soldier was heard saying, “This was one of the best military formals I’ve ever attended.” Thanks to all Chapter 45 donors who made this possible!

SFA 45 - 6th Annual Freedom Ride at Farrow Harley-Davidson

2021 Freedom Ride

Join Chapter 45 of the Special Forces Association as we raise funds to honor and support the Green Berets of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and their families.

SGM Charlie Mohr Memorial 3 Gun Shoot

SGM Charlie Mohr Memorial 3 Gun Shoot

This is a Charitable fundraising 3 Gun Match to support the Ohio Green Beret Support Group, a subsidiary of Chapter 45 of The Special Forces Association.

Raffle for 300 Rounds Winchester 9MM Service Grade Full Metal Jacket Ammunition

Raffle for 300 Rounds Winchester 9MM Service Grade Full Metal Jacket Ammunition

Available Until:

August 31, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST

Drawing Date:

September 01, 2021 at 1:05 am EST

POW/MIA Dedication Ceremony

On Memorial Day, chapter 45 members attended a dedication ceremony for a POW/MIA empty chair. The ceremony was held at Farrow Harley Davidson in lieu of the annual Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Ride which was cancelled due to COVID-19. A chaplain from Rolling Thunder Ohio hosted the ceremony and shortly after the dedication there was an unofficial bike ride to the National Veterans Museum and Memorial (NVMM) located in Columbus, Ohio. Chapter 45 remains an anchor supporter for Rolling Thunder Ohio.

OGBSG 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the Ohio Green Beret Support Group Scholarship Recipients

We began year 2020 with three annual $1000 grants of tuition assistance for chapter members and their immediate family. The entire application process can be accessed via a link on the SFA 45 website. The Columbus Foundation reported on 4 June that its selection committee had chosen three recipients:

• Chapter 45 Member - Chris Richman

• Chapter 45 Member’s daughter - Hannah Gero

• Chapter 45 Member’s daughter - Anne Krompecher

The Columbus Foundation has already notified them and the non-selects.

Best Foot Forward - Warrant Officer Nick Lavery's

We see the start Warrant Officer Nick Lavery's incredible journey through life, service, pain, and resiliency. In this episode, Nick talks about his decisions to serve and what the Army means to him, eventually leading to a remarkable series of events during his service as a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret.

As a Green Beret and master of resilience, Nicholas speaks about what it means to live by the Army's Warrior Ethos. He expresses the importance of sacrifice, determination and selflessness service and describes what the Warrior Mindset is all about. Nicholas Lavery is the first Special Operations Forces operator above the knee amputee to return to combat. He has five combat deployments and has been awarded the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award, three Purple Hearts, the Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, and one Bronze Star with Valor for heroism in combat. In 2019 he received his commission as a warrant officer in the United States Army. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Ohio Military Hall of Fame Rescheduled

The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor Class of 2019 that was scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2019 has been rescheduled for Friday September 25 at 11:30am .  The ceremony will take place in the Atrium at the Ohio Statehouse, commencing at 11:30 a.m.

Learn more…

American Legion Post 471 Charitable Donations

With the slowdown of local fundraising events, we are especially thankful for the generosity of the members of American Legion Post 471, located in Portsmouth, Ohio, and their selection of The Ohio Green Beret Support Group, LLC for a monthly charitable donation. This was made possible with the help of SFA 45 chapter member, Rick LaValley and his leadership at Post 471.

We highly encourage SFA members to join an American Legion Post near them and participate in their activities and fellowship of other brothers and sisters in arms.

To find a post in Ohio on the America Legion Website click “Find a Post” on the top of their main page.

Contact the local Post of your choice and join with them.