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Special Forces Association Convention 2022 The Battle of Shok Valley SGM Williams
10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Sept. 22, 2022 | 01:05:32
Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Major Matt Williams shares his story about the events that took place on April 6, 2008 in Shok Valley, Afghanistan during a Special Forces Association Convention (SFACON), where 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets, Soldiers and retirees attended a four-day event held from September 21-24, 2022, in the Colorado Springs area including Fort Carson. SFACON is held to honor, remember and recognize Green Berets and enablers with multiple special events, panels of speakers and Special Forces Medal
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