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Chapter 54 of the Special Forces Association is based in New England. The chapter members come from all six New England states and beyond.

The chapter is named after LTC William Buckley, a chapter member and Special Forces officer, who died in Lebanon in the service of his country - more information is provided at the menu to the left by clicking on his name.

The members of the Special Forces Association, formed in 1964, are current and former Green Berets of the United States Army from the active and reserve components. The national headquarters of the Special Forces Association is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina (near Fort Bragg - home of SF). There are over 90 Special Forces Association chapters spread across the country and overseas.

The Chapter 54 members meet several times a year. The regular business meetings are held periodically throughout the year. Memorial Day is observed by chapter members in Stoneham, Mass, in late spring an annual Foreign Weapons Firing weekend takes place, August the chapter holds its annual cookout, Veterans Day is observed in Stoneham, Mass, and the annual Christmas party is held in December.

Chapter 54 shares the New England region with SFA-72 based in New Hampshire and SFA-48 based in Rhode Island.


Chapter 54 News and Events

Passing of Gregory Marnon. Greg passed away on August 9, 2025 at the age of 81 at his home in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Annual Chapter 54 Cookout. The Chapter cookout was held on July 26, 2025 at the Hanscom Air Force Base Family Campground. Over 70 chapter members and guests attended.
https://www.sfob54.org/events/2025/2025-cookout.html

Annual Run/Walk to Home Plate. Chapter 54 member Ken Gingras participated in the 16th Annual Run/Walk to Home Plate (Fenway Park) in Boston on July 26, 2025.

Shotgun Raffle Tickets Mailed. The raffle tickets for Chapter 54's annual raffle for a Benelli/Stoeger 12 guage shotgun have been mailed out to all Chapter 54 members. Tickets with check should be returned to the Chapter 54 president no later than July 18, 2024. Tickets can also be bought at the Chapter 54 cookout scheduled for July 26, 2025. Click here for more info on the Benelli / Stoeger Shotgun.

Services for Bill Komenda. A gravesite burial service took take place at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscowen, New Hampshire on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Annual Meeting. The Chapter's annual business meeting took take place on at 10:00 am, February 8, 2025 at the Ferncroft Towers Meeting Room at 40 Village Road, Middleton, MA 01949. The meeting will be followed by a lunch at Supino's Italian Restaurant, 250 Newbury Street, Route 1, Danvers, Ma. The meeting agenda, proposed 2025 budget, and proposed 2025 event calendar has been emailed to all Chapter 54 members.

Passing of Dan Pierelli. Chapter member Daniel Pierelli passed away on February 15, 2025. He served with the 5th, 6th, and 10th Special Forces Groups. IMO of Dan Pierelli.

Passing of Bill Komenda. Chapter member Bill Komenda passed away on January 6, 2025. He was a long-time member of A/1/11th Special Forces Group. IMO of Bill Komenda.

Passing of Kevin Feeney. Chapter 54 member Kevin Feeney passed away on January 1, 2025. IMO of Kevin Feeney. A service was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Goffstown, New Hampshire.


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