SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 33 PROFESSIONAL

He spent over 20 years in Army Special Forces assignments after attending the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course in May 1991. Kevin Harry spent over 32 years of military service and retired as the Senior Enlisted Leader of West Virginia National Guard, where he advised the Adjutant General on enlisted issues for more than 6,500 citizen Soldiers and Airmen. He is a graduate of the 2015 Leadership West Virginia program. He is a graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, CSM/SGM Executive Education Course and the National Defense University’s Keystone Course. He holds a Bachelor of General Studies degree from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Science in Strategic leadership from Mountain State University.

SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 33 PROFESSIONAL

As the SFA National President, Kevin sits on the SFA National Board of Officers to establish policy and procedures that allow the 10,600+ SFA members and the 89 SFA Chapters around the world to effectively support the Special Forces Association Mission: The Special Forces Association serves as the voice for the Special Forces Community Perpetuates Special Forces Traditions and Brotherhood Advances the Public Image of Special Forces and Promotes the General Welfare of the Special Forces Community.įulltime, Kevin is the President of KLH Professional Services and works with the West Virginia Military Authority on a variety of Special Operations initiatives between the West Virginia National Guard and organizations throughout the SOF Enterprise. Harry assumed the duties as SFA National President on July 1, 2020. Again this is not to be construed as an Association Uniform Regulation.CSM (Ret) Kevin L. Your cooperation in this matter is solicited, and encouraged, and indeed appreciated. Further, it is not the image we wish to present to the American public.Īttendance at Political Events: The SFA is a non-political organization no member may represent the Association or present an appearance or representation of the Association at any political event. However, wearing of a camouflage jacket with a multitude of unit insignia sewn on or attached, badges, and medals while simultaneously wearing the Green Beret is considered inappropriate, and “tacky”, and not in keeping with the high traditions established by Special Forces. This is perfectly acceptable when worn at functions where such uniforms are appropriate.

Chapters have formed honor guards that dress in camouflaged BDU’s, and the Chapter members also dress in the camouflage BDU’s.Black trousers, socks and shoes. Shoes should be, as a minimum shined.Red, White & Blue Ribbon with SFA Crest or Longevity Badge.Flag, qualification badges, and organization pins. Lapel pins could include but not be limited to U.S. Miniature or regular medals could be worn on the left side over pocket. Attachments could be the SFA insignia and/or Chapter insignia. Green Blazer (color should match the Green Beret).Associate Members: Black Beret with the SFA flash, and Insignia or Maroon Beret if Airborne Qualified.The SFA adopted that policy as it pertains to Association members also. Please note– in msg nbr A932940090 dtd 21 Oct 93 the Chief of Staff, US Army, approved a policy which restricts the wearing of the Green Beret to Special Forces qualified soldiers.

Decade and General Members: Green Beret with the SFA flash, and Insignia.The following items of clothing are recommended for wear by members of the Special Forces Association. The Special Forces Association, a fraternal organization, has not, and will not issue a uniform regulation or a mandatory dress code.Īny individual wearing the Beret (with SFA Flash and Crest), and/or the Green Blazer (with SFA Patch) is representative of the SFA must presented themselves in a positive image. It should be inherent upon us as members of the Special Forces Community that we always present an impeccable appearance when wearing any item(s) associated with Special Forces, and the Special Forces Association.

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