In 2009, Thielenhaus was selected for Special Forces Training, and completed the Special Forces Detachment Officer Qualification Course in 2010. Thielenhaus was then assigned to …

Original, unofficial patch for Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1312 - A Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group. Fully-embroidered design with merrowed edge. One from …

Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. THIS GREAT DESERT COLORED PATCH FOR NEW 4 DIGIT SFODA 1713 WAS ONCE THE 3 DIGIT SFODA 172. THE PATCH HAS A …

The Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA), also known as an SFOD-A or an 'A-Team', is the primary fighting force of the Green Berets. ODA - Composition. ODAs are made …

• The four digit ODA numbering system reflects the addition of a fourth battalion to each active duty SFG.* • ODAs are identified by the SFG, the battalion, the company, and the team …

Aug 24, 2016 · SSG Thompson, age 28, of Irvine, California died of injuries caused by an IED that detonated near his patrol while conducting dismounted operations. SSG Thompson was …

Jul 30, 2019 · Yesterday, we had a fourth member of SSG Matthew Thompson's ODA 1312 team (that he deployed with) stop by the center to take a look. We got Matthew's...

Sep 4, 2018 · Pick up this Soldier's Bible (I carried a similar one to Afghanistan when I deployed) this morning from the engravers. We are sending out a care package to the ODA 1312 later …

Original, unofficial patch for Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1312 - A Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group. Fully-embroidered design with merrowed edge. One from …

Aug 26, 2016 · SSG Matthew V. Thompson, ODA 1312, was killed in action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on August 23rd, 2016. He is survived by his wife Rachel, and his parents, Mark …