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MG James Guest Presents Silver Star to MSG Robert Charest 55 Years Later

Special Forces Association Chapter 363, hosted a speaking engagement at the Poinsett Club in Greenville SC on 19 July 2022. Guest Speakers were Major General Jim Guest and MSG Bob Charest.  Chapter President Todd Carpenter officiated the event.

A special honor was bestowed on Bob Charest, former member of Detachment “A” and MACV/SOG, as he was presented the Silver Star by Major General James Guest, 55 years after his actions in September of 1967.

Fox Carolina’s Anna Arinda covered the event. Here is a link to the story.

Hermann Adler – DMOR Ceremony

On 22 October 2014, Major(Ret) Hermann Adler was inducted into the Distinguished Member of the Special Forces Regiment at a small private ceremony held at his home.  LTG Charles T. Cleveland, former Commanding General, US Army Special Operations and his staff performed the ceremony with LTG Cleveland performing the induction.

TAPS – Major General James A. Guest Detachment “A” Honorary Member

Major General James A. Guest

Passed away 3 April 2025 in Toccoa, Georgia.

TAPS – Major General James A. Guest

ARSOF Icons – MG James A. Guest

Major General James A. Guest Bio

MG James A. Guest Distinguished Member of the Regiment (DMOR)

MG James A. Guest Presents Silver Star to MSG Robert Charest 55 Years Later

One of MG James A. Guest’s last military efforts was to recommend the Medal of Honor for MAC-V SOG member MSG Robert A. Charest for his actions in a combat mission for which he received the Silver Star.  The recommendation package has been submitted for consideration.