2022 3 Gun Shoot
Come shoot with Ohio’s Green Berets. 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.
As we did last year, the proceeds from this year's event will entirely go toward the cost of design, fabrication, and installation of a memorial monument for Sergeant First Class Daniel Crabtree. SFC Crabtree is the only member from Ohio's only Green Beret unit to be killed in action since 9/11. The project has been delayed by a few months and its cost has increased.
We hope you will participate in the match. As the poster above indicates, registration is now open on www.practiscore.com
Likewise, please contact me if you are interested in making a donation.
Thank you.
Mark Arnold
Brigadier General (retired), US Army, Special Forces
President, Special Forces Association, Buckeye Chapter
Director, Ohio Green Beret Support Group, LLC.
7th Annual Freedom Ride 2022
Ride with Ohio’s Green Berets. 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.
Ohio Green Beret Support Group Scholarship Fund
SFA Chapter 45 is proud to announce three recipients of $1,000 higher education scholarships.
Recoil Magazine
Recently Recoil Magazine published an article about different options of sighting for the M1 Garand rifle. A mention of the late SGM(R) Charlie Mohr and Chapter 45’s annual 3 Gun Shoot fundraiser was included. Below is an excerpt from the article.
“At the 2021 SGM Charlie Mohr Memorial 3 Gun match held at Richwood Gun and Game Club in Ohio, this rifle was used to win an Open Division stage. This match was created to support the Ohio Green Beret Support Group (a subsidiary of Chapter 45 of The Special Forces Association). To say the rifle was a head turner is an understatement, and the mounting system attracted the attention (good and bad) of a lot of attendees. Some shooters, including cadets from Ohio State's Army ROTC unit, got to send some rounds downrange with it.
The entire article can be found at https://www.recoilweb.com/m1-garand-project-fudd-wrecker-173652.html
Maj(R) Darren Baldwin Celebration of Life
The public is invited to a May 14 memorial tribute to Maj(R) Darren Baldwin, who at age 46 died Dec. 23, 2021, from injuries he had sustained in Iraq in 2005. The event will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Worthington Christian Church, 8145 N. High St.
Darren was born in Chicago, IL, raised in Worthington, Ohio where he graduated from Worthington Kilbourne High School in 1993. He graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering.
He was first commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer and was stationed in Germany during which he was sent into combat in Kosovo as part of Task Force Falcon. Following his deployment, Darren continued his military training in the Special Forces Officer Qualification School at Fort Bragg, NC and was selected to serve in the US Army Special Forces in 2003. He served three tours in Iraq, one in Kosovo and traveled to many other countries while serving as the aide de camp to the US Army Special Forces commanding general at Fort Bragg, NC. He was awarded the Bronze Star (2OLC) and the Purple Heart for injuries received in Iraq.
Darren died from Traumatic Brain Injury which he sustained from two IED explosions while serving as a team leader with 10th Special Forces Group in Operation Iraqi Freedom on his second deployment in 2005. Doctors were amazed he lived as long as he did. He far exceeded their expectations.
Darren’s mother, Fran Wesseling, and her husband have devoted their lives to veterans. Fran founded the Green Beret Foundation Greater Cincinnati Chapter. The organization works to cover medical expenses that the VA and insurance companies fall short of coverage for injured veterans. Fran is a member of the Board of Directors and has raised over $1.7 million for The Green Beret Foundation.
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.
