September 11th
The Soldier Fund Sporting Clay Shoot
A shoot supporting the National Guard Green Berets and their families.
Your support makes a difference
EVENT POSTPONED TO SPRING OF '26
Due to recent and ongoing health challenges faced by our founder, Ben Derrick, The Soldier Fund Board of Directors has made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the Sporting Clay Shoot until the spring of 2026. Ben has always played a central role in the planning and heart behind this event, and after careful consideration with his medical team and family, it became clear that stepping back this fall is in the best interest of his health and the long-term strength of our mission. We remain fully committed to the Special Forces community and are grateful for your continued support, prayers, and understanding as we look ahead to a powerful gathering next spring.
- The Soldier Fund Board
20+
Years in the Global War on Terror
1,200
National Guard Green Berets
3 years
Average Deployment Cycle
What the Green Berets are saying
Lives are different because this fund exists.
"In this line of work, asking for help doesn’t come naturally. Most guys just grind it out — physically, mentally, emotionally — until something breaks.
The Soldier Fund has stepped in quietly but powerfully. Whether it's getting a teammate into a trusted counselor, helping with reintegration after a rough deployment, or just making sure families are cared for, they show up. No red tape. No spotlight. Just impact. I’ve seen it firsthand — lives are different because this fund exists.”
National Guard Green Beret, 20th Special Forces Group
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Flight One
11:3O PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch with the Green Berets
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Flight Two
Event Sponsors
Keynotes
Gary, Shane, and Chris are all actively serving National Guard Green Berets with deep experience on and off the battlefield. Each of them has lived the tension of balancing elite-level service with the realities of civilian life — and they’ve seen firsthand how the right kind of support can change everything.
During lunch, they’ll speak not just about the realities of Special Operations — but about what service has meant to them, why the Green Beret mission matters, and how The Soldier Fund is making a real impact on the lives, families, and futures of the men in their formation.
You’ll walk away with more than inspiration — you’ll understand the mission.
