NEW!!! - SIGN UP TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FSSF ASSOCITATION
OR RENEW ONLINE!!! - https://fssf.aplos.org/
(If you choose the "OPTIONAL" box at the bottom of the check out window to pay for the credit card transaction fee your full amount will benefit the Association)
Thanks to a well supported fund-raising campaign throughout the First Special Service Force (FSSF) community, a new artifact exhibit displaying the history of the FSSF, as well as the legacy of Special Operations, was unveiled on 19 August at the 2022 reunion at the Military Museums in Calgary, Alberta.
This 5 year renewable exhibit houses a collection of Second World War artifacts, dioramas, storyboards and biographies, along with Post War artifacts, to help viewers understand the history of the FSSF. A mini-theatre loops through a series of documentaries developed by Roger Chabot for viewers to learn more about the Force.
A dossier of historical documents related to the FSSF has been established at the Military Museums Library and Archives for researchers to access on site.
The new exhibit will be a prominent feature at the museum for a wide array of audiences, including students, community groups and veterans.
We continue to raise funds for exhibit development. Donated funds will be used to upgrade display cabinets, plexiglass tops, lighting of artifacts, and the purchase of a Tommy Prince mannequin.
We would also like to augment the archives with any videos, interviews and S2/S3 Morning Reports. Anyone with donations or loans of artifacts and documents representing the First Special Service Force can contact John Hart directly:
John Hart
Artifact Liaison
First Special Service Force Association
403 526-7343
johnhart@telus.net
This 5 year renewable exhibit houses a collection of Second World War artifacts, dioramas, storyboards and biographies, along with Post War artifacts, to help viewers understand the history of the FSSF. A mini-theatre loops through a series of documentaries developed by Roger Chabot for viewers to learn more about the Force.
A dossier of historical documents related to the FSSF has been established at the Military Museums Library and Archives for researchers to access on site.
The new exhibit will be a prominent feature at the museum for a wide array of audiences, including students, community groups and veterans.
We continue to raise funds for exhibit development. Donated funds will be used to upgrade display cabinets, plexiglass tops, lighting of artifacts, and the purchase of a Tommy Prince mannequin.
We would also like to augment the archives with any videos, interviews and S2/S3 Morning Reports. Anyone with donations or loans of artifacts and documents representing the First Special Service Force can contact John Hart directly:
John Hart
Artifact Liaison
First Special Service Force Association
403 526-7343
johnhart@telus.net
ALL of the veterans who attended the CGM Ceremony - Photo by Eric Morgensen
Congressional Gold Medal
CONGRATULATIONS
to the men of the FSSF
The Force received the Congressional Gold Medal Feb 3rd, 2015. The event was video taped and can be viewed or purchased at
http://www.c-span.org/video/?324142-1/congressional-gold-medal-ceremony
IMPORTANT INFO - THERE IS ONLY ONE Gold Medal made by the US Mint. It is awarded to the members of the FSSF as an entire unit, NOT INDIVIDUALLY. You, your relative or anyone cannot receive a medal from the US Govt. However, there were BRONZE replicas of the medal made available from the US Mint for ANYONE to purchase regardless of their affiliation to the force. This way you can buy one for your loved one or yourself.
You may purchase a replica directly from the
US Mint with the links below.
3" Replica - http://catalog.usmint.gov/first-special-service-force-3-inch-bronze-medal-438.html?cgid=military#
and
1.5" Replica - http://catalog.usmint.gov/first-special-service-force-one-and-one-half-inch-bronze-medal-439.html?cgid=military#
You can see the announcement at https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/324/text
If you would like to print off the bill to accompany your CGM you can print it off here
https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr324/BILLS-113hr324enr.xml
For more information about how the CGM is made check out http://www.coinworld.com/news/u-s-gold-medal-first-to-honor-canadian-military-contingent.html#
Congratulations to the men of the FSSF!!!
CONGRATULATIONS
to the men of the FSSF
The Force received the Congressional Gold Medal Feb 3rd, 2015. The event was video taped and can be viewed or purchased at
http://www.c-span.org/video/?324142-1/congressional-gold-medal-ceremony
IMPORTANT INFO - THERE IS ONLY ONE Gold Medal made by the US Mint. It is awarded to the members of the FSSF as an entire unit, NOT INDIVIDUALLY. You, your relative or anyone cannot receive a medal from the US Govt. However, there were BRONZE replicas of the medal made available from the US Mint for ANYONE to purchase regardless of their affiliation to the force. This way you can buy one for your loved one or yourself.
You may purchase a replica directly from the
US Mint with the links below.
3" Replica - http://catalog.usmint.gov/first-special-service-force-3-inch-bronze-medal-438.html?cgid=military#
and
1.5" Replica - http://catalog.usmint.gov/first-special-service-force-one-and-one-half-inch-bronze-medal-439.html?cgid=military#
You can see the announcement at https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/324/text
If you would like to print off the bill to accompany your CGM you can print it off here
https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr324/BILLS-113hr324enr.xml
For more information about how the CGM is made check out http://www.coinworld.com/news/u-s-gold-medal-first-to-honor-canadian-military-contingent.html#
Congratulations to the men of the FSSF!!!
Eugene Gutierrez and Charlie Mann accepting the CGM in behalf of the FSSF. Feb 3rd, 2015 - Photo Eric Morgensen
Below is a slideshow of each Veteran that attended the CGM ceremony.
These were taken by Eric Morgensen during the Canadaian Embassy Ceremony.
L-R photoed with each Veteran are Canadian Ambassador to the US Gary Doer, Major Gen Eric Wendt, Brig Gen Michael Rouleau, Canadian Minister of Vet Affairs Erin O’Toole
These were taken by Eric Morgensen during the Canadaian Embassy Ceremony.
L-R photoed with each Veteran are Canadian Ambassador to the US Gary Doer, Major Gen Eric Wendt, Brig Gen Michael Rouleau, Canadian Minister of Vet Affairs Erin O’Toole