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1 SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION CONVENTION 2022. SEPTEMBER 20-24, 2022. THE ANTLERS HOTEL | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. 1400 - 2000 SFACON 2022 Registration 1600 - 1730 De Oppresso Liber Symposium #1 (Det-A/SF Berlin). 1800 - 2200 Hospitality Room Open WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. 0700 - 1200 Sporting Clay Shoot 0800 - 2000 SFACON 2022 Registration 0800 - 2200 Hospitality Room Open 0900 - 1800 Green Beret Marketplace Open for Business 0900 - 1030 De Oppresso Liber Symposium #2 (CIDG & the Mike Force). 1030 - 1200 De Oppresso Liber Symposium #3 (El Salvador/Central America).
2 1100 - 1300 Gold Star Luncheon 1300 - 1400 Green Beret Foundation Presentation 1400 - 1530 De Oppresso Liber Symposium #4 (Northern Iraq/TF Viking). 1630 - 1800 SFA Presidents and Distinguished Visitor Social THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. 0800 - 2000 SFACON 2022 Registration 0800 - 2200 Hospitality Room Open 0700 - 1200 SFA Appreciation Fun Shoot at Cheyenne Mountain Gun Range 0900 - 1800 Green Beret Marketplace Open for Business 0900 - 1030 De Oppresso Liber Symposium #5 (Shok Valley, Afghanistan). 0900 - 1200 GORUCK Future of the Regiment Event 0900 - 1200 70th Anniversary Regimental Volksmarch 1130 - 1530 Medal of Honor Picnic 1900 - 2100 Real Men Movie: The Devil's Brigade (1968, William Holden).
3 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. 0800 - 2000 SFACON 2022 Registration 0800 - 2200 Hospitality Room Open 0900 - 1030 De Oppresso Liber Symposium #6 (The Originals '52-'53 Plank holder Panel). 0900 - 1800 Green Beret Marketplace Open for Business 1000 - 1700 Outing to Manitou Springs 1030 - 1230 General Membership Meeting (SFA National Board of Directors). 1430 - 1800 Tour of the Originals 10th SFG(A) Compound, Fort Carson 1900 - 2200 Green Beret Bowling Tournaments (Location TBD). 2000 - 2300 Casino Night at the Antlers 1930 - 2300 Live Music at the Bourbon Brothers Boot Barn SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24.
4 0800 - 1200 SFACON 2022 Registration 0800 - 1700 Hospitality Room Open 0900 - 1300 Green Beret Marketplace Open for Business 1000 - 1400 SFMC Sponsored Motorcycle Tour (Andy Tyler). 1400 - 1500 1st SPECIAL FORCES Command Presentation 1700 - 1830 SFA Member and Guest Social with Cash Bar 1830 - 2100 70th Anniversary Regimental Banquet 2100 - 2200 Hospitality Room Open SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. Departure Day/Event Site Breakdown CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR ARMED FORCES REUNIONS, INC. For attendees canceling reunion activities prior to the cut-off date, Armed FORCES Reunions, Inc.
5 (AFR) shall process a full refund less the non- refundable AFR registration fee ($10 per person). Attendees canceling reunion activities after the cut-off date will be refunded to the fullest extent that AFR's vendor commitments and guarantees will allow, less the non-refundable AFR registration fee. Cancellations will only be taken Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time, excluding holidays. Please call (757) 625-6401 to cancel reunion activities and obtain a cancellation code. Refunds processed 4-6 weeks after reunion.
6 Canceling your hotel reservation does not cancel your reunion activities. SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION CONVENTION 2022. SEPTEMBER 20-24, 2022. THE ANTLERS HOTEL | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. TOUR DESCRIPTIONS. Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022: Sporting Clay Shoot NOT INCLUDED WITH PREMIER REGISTRATION. This will be a classic shotgun shooting event at a local gun club. Those who register will be contacted by our Chapter 4-24 POC to coordinate on the gauge of shotgun shell they would like to shoot. This will be a fun event for all ages. Local Active-Duty and National Guard Green Berets are welcome to participate.
7 0700 board transport to Pikes Peak Gun Club 1200 back at hotel PRICE PER PERSON. $75/Person Includes Transportation Arranged by SFA, clays and ammunition. Thursday, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022: SFA Appreciation Fun Shoot at Fort Carson NOT INCLUDED WITH PREMIER REGISTRATION. Shooters will sign-in at the MWR Office, rent firearms, purchase ammunition and targets at this location. There are various handguns and rifles for rent. Target frames and a few steel targets will be supplied by EPSO. Safety is VITAL. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Range Masters will be supervising along with some volunteer support and two SF Medics (18Ds) from 10th SFG(A) will be on hand to assist.
8 0700 board transportation to Fort Carson and 1200 back at hotel PRICE PER PERSON: $30/Person Includes Transportation Arranged by SFA. Medal of Honor Picnic . INCLUDED WITH PREMIER REGISTRATION OR A LA CART PICNIC REGISTRATION. The MoH Picnic' will recognize all Medal of Honor recipients attending the CONVENTION and will include a Volksmarch and a GORUCK event. Transportation will be provided. GORUCK Future of the Regiment Event . The GORUCK event will occur simultaneously with the Volksmarch. Intended for fit individuals (comfortable at 6000 feet AGL), we will finish at the MoH picnic and participants will be recognized.
9 Local ROTC/JROTC cadets will have an opportunity to mix and meet with active-duty Green Berets an effort to forge ties that could lead to future recruits for the SF Regiment and Army SPECIAL Operations. PRICE PER PERSON. $10/Person includes transportation 70th Anniversary Regimental Volksmarch . The Volksmarch will occur simultaneously with the GORUCK event. Intended for families and all age groups, the Volksmarch will finish at the MoH picnic and participants will be recognized. PRICE PER PERSON. $10/Person includes transportation (GORUCK and Volksmarch participants, be sure to register and pay for the picnic activities if you are not signing up for premier registration for the CONVENTION !)
10 0900 board bus Event concludes at 1200 WITH PICNIC TO FOLLOW GORUCK AND VOLKSMARCH. 1130 board bus, 1530 back at hotel PICNIC ONLY GUESTS AND ALL GUESTS RETURNING. PRICE FOR A LA CARTE ONLY NOT INCLUDING THE GORUCK AND VOLKSMARCH: $70/Person Transportation and Escorts Included Friday, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022: Outing to Manitou Springs NOT INCLUDED WITH PREMIER REGISTRATION. Enjoy free time exploring the quaint shops and eateries in downtown Manitou Springs. You will find everything from one-of-a kind artwork from local artists to handmade soaps and unique Colorado tchotchkes.