Chapter 78 SENTINEL — the Newsletter of the Quiet Professional
Each and every month, in addition to Chapter 78 news, the Sentinel features stories of interest to the entire SF Community.
SEVEN DIRTY WARS…
ONE COMBAT VETERAN/JOURNALIST
The Guerrilla Trilogy
Published by Warriors Publishing Group
War Story, The Devil’s Secret Name, and Fighting Men now available in one ebook for the first time!
The Guerilla Trilogy should be required reading for every Special Forces soldier and is an essential read for anyone looking to gain insight into the realities of war. It is also perhaps the finest autobiographical work ever published about the experience of being a young American.
Pre-Register NOW for the 2024 SFA (Global Gathering of Green Berets) Cruise
Officially announcing the 2024 Global Gathering of Green Berets aboard the beautiful Carnival Paradise. This 5-night Bahama cruise departs the Port of Tampa, Florida on October 19, 2024. Pre-register now!
Meant for the entire SFA family—you won’t find a more affordable vacation. With activities for spouses and kids — there will be something for everyone and never a dull moment. Click here for details.
Untold stories of MAC-V SOG. Vietnam. The Secret War.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or other major podcast providers. Video episode are available on our YouTube channel SOGCast playlist.
Featured Member:
Richard Simonian
Richard Simonian, an SF Original, a decades-long member of Chapter 78, long-time treasurer for the Chapter, and publisher of the Sentinel, was recently honored with the St. Philip Neri Award at the SFA Convention in 2022. His career as an Original Green Beret took him from the streets of Boyle Heights in South Los Angeles to being a highly successful, God-fearing, self-made businessman.
Richard has worked diligently over the years to assist veterans, and, most recently, Afghan refugees. He formed Veterans Affordable Housing, Affordable Community Living (ACL) and American Veterans Assistance Group (AVAG), all dedicated to helping veterans and families, promoting affordable housing without government assistance.
In addition to his member’s profile on this website, learn more about Richard at:
- Orange County Register, “Everyday Hero: Ex-Green Beret helps struggling vets find a home”
- Alex Quade’s interview with Richard after receiving the St. Philip Neri Award, 11/2022 blog post: He Wore the Medal ALL THE WAY HOME
- Sentinel, December 2019, Chapter 78 Member Spotlight
Richard Simonian was interviewed by the Angel Light Academy when they honored AVAG at their annual Above and Beyond Awards Gala in September, 2021.