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Old 06-19-2009, 04:03   #1
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPECIAL FORCES
June 19, 1952 is the recognized formation date of the U.S. Army Special Forces. Happy 57th S.F.

June 19th 1964 marked the formation of the U.S. Army Special Forces Association. Happy 45th SFA

These dates are easy for me to remember, especially the SFA dates.
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Old 06-19-2009, 05:53   #2
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Looks like I'll need to order my new up to date ball cap from the museum.........
I've got one every year since 2002....... I go through them every year because their worn out from wearing it almost every day.

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Old 06-19-2009, 10:52   #3
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for a long and glorious service, Warriors!!!



(hope I am not out of line by posting in a base camp.. )
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Old 06-19-2009, 12:58   #4
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A birthday toast and thanks to all...!
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Old 06-19-2009, 13:06   #5
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Happy Birthday to the Bravest of the Brave! A toast to You:

"Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war."
--Thucydides

Luv you guys!

Holly

(hope I am not out of line by posting in a base camp.. )...Me too S..
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