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Coalition soldiers gather to commemorate the 65th anniversary of 1st Special Service Force in Bagram, Afghanistan on 9 July 2007. The 1st Special Service Force consisted of elite soldiers from both Canada and United States who conducted numerous pertinent operations during World War 2. (US Army photo by SPC Keith D. Henning.)
Looks like we are still working hard together..
It's great to see our Heritage remembered, thanks.
tom kelly
09-13-2007, 18:15
Menton Day is 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Canadian Military's recognition of the commemoration of the inactivation of the combined United States and Canadian First Special Service Force,commonly refered to as the "Devil Brigade" which was one of the first Special Forces units activated and is credited with a distinguished record of bold and daring operations behind enemy lines during WW II.It starts on Tuesday,4 December 2007 at 1500 hrs. with a Wreath Laying and Opening Ceremony at the 1st SFG(A) Memorial Wall Ft.Lewis Wa.For additional information and a schedule of events.Active duty personal see your Battalion reps for ticket availabilty and pricing,For VIP's and Retirees contact Cpt Rob Arroyo,e-mail...arroyor@soc.mil.....Please RSVP prior to 15 November 2007.This information is from a copy of the schedule I got while attending The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) 50th year Anniversary Celebration 6 to 11 September,2007...Regards tom kelly