The Special Forces Association serves as the voice for the Special Forces Community, perpetuates Special Forces traditions and brotherhood, advances the public image of Special Forces, and promotes the general welfare of the Special Forces Community. We are a non-profit 501(c)(19) Veteran Service Organization with over 10,000 active members and 86 Chapters located throughout the United States and eight countries around the world. The Rocky Mountain Chapter 4-24 (Charles "Snake" Hosking Jr. and Alexander "Al" Fontes) history is deeply intertwined with those who have served in Special Forces, along with the regions in which they lived, trained, fought, and sometimes died. Our Chapter is dedicated in memory of two extraordinary Green Berets and a result of early start-ups, resolve, moves and the merger of Chapter 4, Fort Devens, MA (1974) and Chapter 24, Fort Carson, CO (1976) to form Chapter 4-24, Colorado Springs, CO (1997). The Chapter conducts the following programs to support the Special Forces community and the greater local communities to raise awareness of the Special Forces heritage. • CSM Frank Socha Educational Assistance Grant • SFA ROTC/JROTC Award • Memorial Day Remembrance • Veterans Day Parade and Remembrance • Veterans Community Living Center • 10th Special Forces Group Organization Day • Chapter Annual Picnic • Chapter Christmas Party • Heritage Ski-In (Ski Cooper)