LAST CALL!

SFACON 2024

Registration deadline
October 10th

October 19-24, 2024

Join in on this gathering over 2,000+ Green Berets, Gold Star Families, Family and friends!

For additional information contact
Carle Hurst at
churst@dreamvacations.com

Don’t miss this epic gathering of Special Forces friends, sharing stories and building strong bonds with warriors of all ages.

Fun-Filled Days with Your Special Forces Friends and Family Aboard the Beautiful Carnival Paradise

55-night Bahama cruise departs from Port of Tampa, Florida on October 19, 2024 and includes:

  • Ports of call in Nassau and Bimini. Fun-filled days with your Special Forces friends and family.
  • Access to some great dining venues
  • Refreshing drinks at the Red Frog Rum Bar, the Blue Iguana Tequila bar, the Hero’s Bar and other lounges and bars throughout the ship
  • Broadway style shows, comedy club entertainers, deck parties, and music for everyone.
  • Enjoy a game of bingo, blackjack or Texas hold’em at the Majestic Casino.
  • The Fun shops—duty free shopping and cruise-related items to take home as a remembrance of a great time.
  • The kids will love the Waterworks water slide area, pools and splash pads as well as Circle C and Camp Ocean, with tons of activities.
  • For Adults—pools, hot tubs, and the adult only Serenity deck area for quiet lounging, the Piano Bar and Library to catch up on some reading.
  • A state-of-the-art fitness center and sports deck.

Symposiums /Presentations

  • Scott Mann “Operation Pineapple Express”
  • Joe Hastings “1st Special Forces Regiment: An Evolving Tapestry”
  • Michael Jackson, son of James E. Jackson, speaking on his father’s book “Forest of Darkness: The Memoir of a US Special Forces POW”
  • Brenda Morris, wife, for Ray C. Morris, author of “The Ether Zone.”
  • SFA Teamhouse by Pete Tingstrom
  • LTC (ret.) Perry Blackburn, Horse Soldier tells his story.
  • Special Forces Association Update by Chris Wilkerson
  • Special Forces Legacy Initiatives by Kevin Harry
  • Green Beret Foundation by Andrew Bray
  • Combat Diver Foundation by Willy Rothrock
  • Guardians of the Green Beret by Ray Lallo
  • Icons of SF—Fred Rice will speak about COL Nick Rowe, Susan Rowe, COL Aaron Bank, and Robin Moore. 
  • SFA General Membership Meeting by Chris Wilkerson
  • SFACON Banquet (Guest Speaker TBD)

Pre-Cruise Motorcycle Ride

Friday, October 18

Sponsored by the Special Force Brotherhood Motorcycle Club (SFBMC) MacDill Charter.

Stops at Harbor Master Tiki Grill, a scenic view of Florida’s Flagship Bridge,” the signature cable-stayed Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and at the River’s Edge Bar and Grill.

Registration fee paid on site. $20 for the rider, and $10 for an additional passenger.