In partnership with the Lexington Veterans Association.

Presented by Sergeant Major (retired) Gregory Kelly, 10th Special Forces

During WWII, many units that would years later become Special Operations Forces (SOF) accomplished critical missions that were impossible for general purpose forces.  Because these units tended to siphon off the best men and were often misemployed and underequipped, they were dissolved at war’s end. Special Operations Forces came into its own during the Cold War with the creation of the US Special Operations  Command.  By the September 11 attacks in 2001, SOF was experienced, highly trained, and fully prepared to respond to this disaster. Sergeant Major (retired) Gregory Kelly, an Army Special Forces veteran, will discuss the history of the SOF, the creation of the Special Operations Command and its evolution during the War on Terrorism, and its role as a critical tool for American national security.

Registration is only required to attend via Zoom. In person attendance is on a first come basis.