Archive: XVIII Corps
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Listening session held between Fort Bragg leadership, community
Apr 26, 2013
Nearly 200 people turned out for an Army Force Structure and Stationing Listening Session, Monday at the Richard M. Wiggins Conference Center in Fayetteville. The purpose was to conduct a listening session led by Fort Bragg leaders with community representatives pertaining to Army end-strength reductions from the Budget Control Act of 2011 and the possible impacts on the community.
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Fight your own fight, not his: Women's Total Self-Defense Course available to Fort Bragg spouses
Apr 26, 2013
Learning how to avoid being a victim of an attack can be the first step towards surviving an attack. To better educate and provide a prevention tool to Fort Bragg spouses, the Army Community Service offers Women's Total Self-Defense classes at various on-post housing communities each month. This program was established, to make Fort Bragg spouses feel safer while their spouses are deployed.
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Warriors on the Water: Annual fishing tournament for Fort Bragg Soldiers returns to Jordan Lake
Apr 26, 2013
The team of Will Blanton and Dylan Mask, an Army staff sergeant, reeled in 21.20 pounds of largemouth bass to hook first place in the 8th Annual Warriors on the Water Military Appreciation Bass Fishing Tournament at Jordan Lake, near Holly Springs, N.C., April 19.
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Providers Recycle to Assist Sequestration
Apr 22, 2013
Two companies saved the 82nd Sustainment Brigade more than $1 million in the face of military budget cuts.
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From Fort Bragg to Boston
Apr 19, 2013
Members of Team Red, White and Blue--Fort Bragg honor the victims of the attack at the Boston Marathon with a 26.2-minute run around Hedrick Stadium, Wednesday.
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Fort Bragg Soldier selected for Army recognition
Apr 19, 2013
On March 26, the Army announced that Sgt. 1st Class Josalette Simmons is the 2013 Department of the Army Sexual Assault Response Coordinator of the Year.
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Fort Bragg Soldier, wife remember 1994 Green Ramp accident
Apr 19, 2013
A Fort Bragg Soldier and his wife describe a 19-year journey of healing. By telling their story, the retelling not only helps with the continuous healing process but also makes sure March 23, 1994, on Green Ramp, Pope Air Force Base will never be forgotten.
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Army's oldest Signal unit still going strong
Apr 3, 2013
The 50th Signal Battalion (Expeditionary), 35th Signal Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, executed Operation Lion's Fury from 28-31 January at Fort Bragg N.C. The intensive field training event focused on military operations in urban terrain, media on the battlefield, medical evacuation, convoy procedures and equipment validation. In many ways, the training exercise served as the capstone event for a year of rigorous training meant to prepare for future deployment in the Global War on Terrorism.
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82nd Abn. Div. paratroopers compete for 'Best NCO, Trooper' title
Mar 28, 2013
Paratroopers who were declared by their brigades to be the best of the 82nd Airborne Division sat outside the All-American Conference Room, March 22, 2013, quietly concentrating their calloused, exhausted minds on hundreds of Army regulations, Soldier tasks and their respective units' histories.
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Providers Secure Fort Bragg
Mar 27, 2013
The 82nd Sustainment Brigade recently participated in Orbit Comet, a force protection exercise that validates Fort Bragg's defense program.
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Fort Bragg resilience fair offers resources for Soldiers
Mar 22, 2013
A Community Resilience Fair was stood up by the XVIII Airborne Corps Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program March 12, to offer resilience resources for servicemembers, Families and civilians.
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Womack Army Medical Center hosts traumatic brain injury panel
Mar 22, 2013
As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, N.C., provided an opportunity to learn and gain further knowledge of traumatic brain injuries and concussions by hosting a discussion panel, March 7, 2013, at Weaver Auditorium.
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Post master resilience trainers gather at breakfast
Mar 22, 2013
The Army's definition of resilience is the ability to grow, thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. This attribute plays a vital role in a Soldier's overall performance in both foreign and domestic environments. Because of this, the Army is continuing to emphasize the importance of resilience and enhancing performance within units through the Master Resilience Training course.
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Rodriguez relinquishes command of US Army Forces Command
Mar 21, 2013
The Army's largest organization closed another chapter today as Gen. David M. Rodriguez relinquished command of U.S. Army Forces Command as he departs for Germany and command of U.S. Africa Command. The ceremony, hosted by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, recognized FORSCOM's overall mission, Rodriguez's efforts throughout his tenure and what is yet to come for the organization .
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51st Signal provides robust communications to NTC
Mar 20, 2013
The Cobras of Charlie Company, 51st Signal Battalion (Expeditionary), 35th Signal Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, participated in the National Training Center Rotation 13-03 at Fort Irwin, Calif., from Jan. 7 to Feb. 8 to improve their skill set and provide tactical and upper tier communications in a combat environment.
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Bragg MPs start female mentorship program
Mar 18, 2013
The warrior mentality on the battlefield is genderless, and the desire to fight for freedom and one's country are not distinguished by biological differences. Women have been serving in the United States Army from the beginning, and as the world highlights women's achievements during the month of March, one Fort Bragg, N.C., unit has taken the lead in developing and supporting strong women leaders.
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Fort Bragg library celebrates namesake's 100th birthday
Mar 15, 2013
Fort Bragg's Throckmorton Library celebrated the 100th birthday of its namesake in a ceremony Feb. 28. Gen. John L. Throckmorton, a veteran of World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Detroit riots, commanded both the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps during his time at Fort Bragg. He later retired in Fayetteville after 38 years of service.
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Fort Bragg Family readiness group makes barracks cheerful, welcoming for returning 'Outlaws'
Mar 15, 2013
When Soldiers from the 102nd Sapper Company get home to their barracks from a nine-month deployment, they will be in for a pleasant surprise thanks to 102nd Sapper Co. Family Readiness Group. Instead of empty dressers, uncovered beds and clean counters, 41 'Outlaws' will find snacks, pillows, new shower curtains, toiletries and other goodies with welcome home signs hung in every room.
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Hip, hip, hooray: Cheer class held on Fort Bragg
Mar 15, 2013
The All American Cheer team, practices Wednesdays, from 4 to 4:45 p.m., at Maholic Child Development Center. The class is offered through the SKIES Unlimited program, designed to compliment youth experiences as military and Department of Defense dependents.
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Fort Bragg brigade prepares for deployment to Kosovo
Mar 11, 2013
For the first time in more than 10 years, an active-duty Army unit will lead the Kosovo peacekeeping operations in the Multi-National Brigade East area, taking over responsibility for the region from members of the South Carolina National Guard.
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Paratrooper contributes creative talent to brigade support battalion
Mar 11, 2013
As you walk through Company C, 82nd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, you will see twenty-seven year old Sgt. Felicitas Moralesroque, combat medic with Co. C, 82nd BSB, creating a forty foot wide by fourteen foot tall, mixed-media mural located inside Co. C, 82nd BSB's aid station.
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'Chef adds ingredients for positive impact on local community
Mar 11, 2013
With a dash of motivation and a hint of selfless service, Pvt. Nico Maclin, food service specialist, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, is bringing something new to the recipes of the 3rd BCT Dining Facility and to Fayetteville.
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All-American aviators recognized for excellence in combat, support
Feb 25, 2013
Two 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade battalions were recognized for excellence in aviation at the unit level when they received Lt. Gen. Ellis D. Parker Awards at Fort Bragg, Feb. 14.
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(Police)man's best friend: Military working dogs ready for duty
Feb 25, 2013
For more than 70 years, military working dogs have played a vital part in our nation's defense. Since the Army's "K-9" Corps was formed in 1942, MWDs have saved the lives of thousands of Soldiers, on and off the battlefield.
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Military spouses of the year honored
Feb 25, 2013
Behind nearly 2.4 million active-duty, Reserve and National Guard servicemembers, stand an army of millions of Family members guarding the homefront with spouses ready at the front lines. Military spouses often juggle employment, children and volunteer opportunities while their Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Coast Guard member protect the United States.
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Soldier receives second Purple Heart
Feb 25, 2013
The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the president to members of the armed forces who are wounded while serving and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action on or after April 5, 1917.
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Fort Bragg MP noncommissioned officers tackle barracks responsibilities
Feb 15, 2013
Soldiers living in the barracks have seen a recent change in the way the barracks are being run at Fort Bragg and around the Army. Noncommissioned officers have reclaimed the responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the bachelor enlisted quarters. Army leadership has ordered a revision of barracks management responsibility and created what is now known as the First Sergeant Barracks Program.
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Integrated Disability Evaluation System: Smooth takeoff to new opportunities
Feb 15, 2013
As we continue to get deeper into the Army's Ready, Resilient and Army Strong campaign, I am reminded how this campaign extends beyond a Soldier's active-duty service. This campaign also supports our Soldiers and their Families as they transition from Army life to life as productive and trusted veteran members of our society.
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Revised disability evaluation system improves process for transitioning Soldiers
Feb 15, 2013
A commission created to ensure of the proper care and processing of the nation's wounded warriors led to the analysis and revamping of veteran's healthcare system and included a closer look and integration between the Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs to create the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.
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Fort Bragg team wins for Camp Patriot
Feb 15, 2013
For the Fort Bragg Patriots, there's no place like home. Storming out to 3-1 lead in the first period, the Patriots never looked back as they captured their first victory of the team's inaugural season over the Fort Benning, Ga. hockey team Feb. 8, at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C.
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Cross country meet builds morale, unit cohesion
Feb 13, 2013
Sgt. Colin Ekelman, 82nd Airborne Division won the Fort Bragg Post Combat Cross Country Meet Saturday, carrying more weight than most. The Colorado native carried 40.5 pounds across 12.78 miles of rugged terrain to finish with a time of 1 hour, 30 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Blood donors thanked at recognition ceremony
Feb 13, 2013
When Capt. Ivan Castro was wounded by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2006, he was transported to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., where he received blood support for injuries that included a fractured face, broken arm, collapsed lungs and a destroyed right eye. Eventually, Castro lost sight in his left eye, leaving him blind for life.
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'Saving lives, one donation at a time:' Fort Bragg thanks blood donors at recognition ceremony
Feb 8, 2013
Fort Bragg Donor Center recognition program was held Jan. 31, at Fort Bragg Club, to thank donors for taking the time to give to those in need. Supplying blood support to Soldiers and Families downrange is one of the missions of the Armed Services Blood Program, the official United States military blood program. The Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, as part of ASBP and of Womack Army Medical Center, upholds that mission and also takes care of troops and patients here as well.
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Department of Defense opens ground combat roles to female servicemembers
Feb 1, 2013
Combat roles were officially open to women on Jan. 24, by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. Women have already been serving in combat zones with men for years. However women, who have been serving in the military since the late 1700s, have never been allowed to officially participate in ground combat.
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Tarheel ChalleNGe inspires youth to excel
Feb 1, 2013
About 150 teens converged on Fort Bragg the week of Jan. 21. They were part of the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy and came to town to try their hand at the grueling, pre-Ranger course that is part of their curriculum. Visiting Fort Bragg is one of the first phases of this five and a half-month program designed for high school dropouts, to improve their life-coping skills and employment opportunities.
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82nd Airborne Division hosts Fort Bragg Combatives Tournament
Feb 1, 2013
Soldiers had the opportunity to showcase their hand-to-hand, close combat skills during the Fort Bragg Combatives Tournament at Ritz-Epps Physical Fitness Center, Jan. 18 and 19.
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Fort Bragg addresses Panetta's announcement about women in combat
Feb 1, 2013
Combat roles were officially open to women on Jan. 24, by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. Women have already been serving in combat zones with men for years. However women, who have been serving in the military since the late 1700s, have never been allowed to officially participate in ground combat - until now.
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Medical secure system facilitates patient/provider communication at Fort Bragg
Feb 1, 2013
More than 9,000 Womack Army Medical Center patients are now able to talk to their primary care provider without making an appointment or waiting hours at the clinic. This is possible through the Army Medicine Secure Messaging Service in partnership with RelayHealth, a connectivity and health information technology company, lets patients log onto a secure website where they can set up appointments, renew prescriptions, get lab results and even have an 'e-visit' with their provider.
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Fort Bragg Soldiers earn college credits for Army experience
Feb 1, 2013
Soldiers who plan to continue their education in search of a college degree now have an additional asset. Fayetteville Technical Community College announced recently that experience received in certain military occupational specialties are now awarded up to 65 credit hours.
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BMW Factory Rider explains motorcycle safety, techniques to servicemembers
Jan 25, 2013
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Whether you're a motorcycle rider or not, there is no limit to learning more about a two-wheeled vehicle, improvement on riding skills and keeping yourself safer on the road.
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57th Presidential Inaugural Parade supported by Fort Bragg paratroopers
Jan 25, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It has been more than 40 years since the 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division has marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in support of the Presidential Inaugural Parade.
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Nascar shows the importance of teamwork
Jan 25, 2013
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Fort Bragg Soldiers participated in the Earnhardt-Ganssi Pit Crew Challenge at the 525 Battlefield Surveillance Brigade motor Jan. 18. The event was organized by the Fort Bragg Garrison Community Relations Division in conjuction with the Earnhardt-Ganassi Pit Crew Team to provide Soldiers with an insight into NASCAR pit crew teamwork in a friendly environment.
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503rd MP Battalion returns home from Afghanistan
Jan 25, 2013
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Family and friends greeted the Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th MP Brigade as they returned home Jan. 14, from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.
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Communicating the Culture of Leadership
Nov 29, 2012
82nd Sustainment Brigade commander Col. Chris Sharpsten shares his vision of leadership with officers graduating a logistics course.
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XVIII Abn. Corps CSM visits William T. Brown Elementary School
Nov 14, 2012
Command Sgt. Maj. Isaia T. Vimoto, XVIII Airborne Corps command sergeant major, visits William T. Brown Elementary School of Leadership Nov. 13. Vimoto visited the school to receive a tour of the facility as well as talking to students about various topics such as leadership, a day in the life as a Soldier and the importance of education. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Paul A. Holston/XVIII Abn. Corps PAO)
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DFACs prepare for big Thanksgiving
Nov 14, 2012
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- During winter holidays, Families all across America will be preparing for the season of Thanksgiving, where moments of quality time, laughter, good food and reasons to be thankful will be shared together.
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Duke Blue Devils basketball team visits Fort Bragg
Nov 14, 2012
Players from the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team attempt to complete an obstacle course at the Leader's Reaction Course on Fort Bragg, Oct. 15. The team, along with their coach, Coach Mike Krzyzewski also known as "Coach K," are visiting Fort Bragg to get a taste of several sides of military life, going through a various training sessions before conducting an afternoon practice on the installation in front of about 300 Soldiers. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Paul A. Holston/XVIII Abn. Corps PAO)
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Fort Bragg Officials discuss importance of Suicide Prevention
Nov 14, 2012
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- With reduction of suicides being a top priority amongst Fort Bragg and the Army as a whole, six representatives from across the installation held a media roundtable discussing suicide prevention Sept. 20th at Stryker Golf Course.
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Job Fair provides hiring opportunity for military
Nov 14, 2012
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- A "Hiring Our Heroes" job fair will be hosted on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Crown Center for all military veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserve servicemembers, as well as eligible military spouses.
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82nd Airborne Division changes command, responsibility
Nov 13, 2012
More than 200 unit colors and guidons representing the 82nd Airborne Division's six brigades moved to the center of Pike Field on Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 4, 2012, as the division hosted yet another historic event.
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63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion conducts change of command
Nov 10, 2012
The 63rd Signal Battalion (Expeditionary), 35th Signal Brigade, held a Change of Command Ceremony Nov. 2, 2012 at Barton Field at Fort Gordon, Ga.
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51st Expeditionary Signal Battalion Families build resilience through strong bonds training
Nov 10, 2012
51st Signal Battalion (Expeditionary), 35th Signal Brigade, hosted Strong Bonds training from October 27, 2012 to October 29, 2012 at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches, Ore., to strengthen resilience of Soldiers and Families.
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Paratrooper shares artistic vision with battalion
Jun 13, 2012
When the average person sees someone dressed from head to toe in the Army combat uniform, his or her first impression is typically "Soldier." However, this is not always what defines the person in uniform. There is often something much deeper brewing beyond the maroon beret and the rank. Perhaps the individual wearing the ACU defines the uniform more than the uniform defines the individual.
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Fort Bragg celebrates 237th Army birthday with cake contest
Jun 13, 2012
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Every year that passes brings yet another birthday for people to celebrate. At the center of that celebration, normally lays the most important part -- the cake. Eight competitors of the first ever Fort Bragg Army Birthday Cake Competition along with Soldiers, Veterans and members of Fort Bragg and surrounding communities gathered Tuesday at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center auditorium to help celebrate the Army's 237th birthday.
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Fort Bragg pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
Feb 7, 2012
Capt. Brendan P. Murphy, of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Brigade, distinguished himself as the Air Mission Command and pilot in command of a CH-47D helicopter, Sept. 5, 2010, during Operation Enduring Freedom X, in Afghanistan.
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XVIII Airborne Corps hosts welcome home return ceremony
Feb 6, 2012
The XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general and command sergeant major, subordinate division commanders and more than 100 distinguished guests attended the XVIII Airborne Corps' Welcome Home Return Ceremony on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 2, 2012.
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U.S., Iraqi pastors connect through Christian faith at Fort Bragg
Feb 3, 2012
the United States continues to nurture its partnership with the Iraqi people and U.S. Army Christian chaplains from Fort Bragg and two Iraqi Christian pastors, Reverends Aziz Makadsi and Joseph Francis, came together to share ideas and stories during a pastor meeting at John F. Kennedy Memorial Chapel Jan. 27.
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"America's Contingency Corps"
Feb 2, 2012
Over 14,000 Soldiers from across the XVIII Airborne Corps participated in the XVIII Airborne Corps run at Fort Bragg, Feb. 2. Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick, commanding general, XVIII Abn. Corps and Fort Bragg, and Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice, XVIII Abn. Corps and Fort Bragg command sergeant major, led the Soldiers along the four-mile route. The XVIII Abn. Corps recently redeployed from a year-long deployment to Iraq as part of Operation New Dawn. Runners included Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, N.Y., the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command from Fort Knox, Ky., the 35th Signal Battalion from Fort Lewis, Wash., and 3rd Infantry Division from Fort Stewart, Ga.
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Commander's Farewell Jump
Jan 31, 2012
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4th Brigade U.S. Army Cadet Command welcomes new
Jan 10, 2012
"A commander is a leader that provides a purpose, direction and guidance to his subordinate units ensuring that as a team they accomplish the mission and take care of their people," said Col. Pete Edmonds, the incoming commander for the 4th Brigade U.S. Army Cadet Command. Soldiers, Cadets, Families, friends, and members of the Fort Bragg and surrounding communities gathered to watch the change of command ceremony for the 4th Brigade U.S. Army Cadet Command where Edmonds took command from Col. Ronald P. Elrod, the outgoing commander, at Funk Physical Fitness Center Jan. 10.
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Home for holidays: Last Soldiers redeploy to Fort Bragg from Iraq
Dec 23, 2011
For many spouses, family members and friends, their holiday wishes came true when their beloved Soldiers made it home from Iraq to Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 22, 2011, just in time for the holidays.
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'Welcome home' signals end of war in Iraq
Dec 15, 2011
More than 3,000 service members gathered at Pope Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 14, to hear President Barack Obama deliver a speech marking the end of the war in Iraq.
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WWE Superstars, Divas surprise Soldiers at work
Dec 14, 2011
More than twenty WWE Superstars and Divas went around Fort Bragg, N.C., taking pictures and signing autographs for Soldiers and families leading up to their free "Tribute to the Troops" show Dec. 11, 2011, at the Crowne Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C.
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Families kick off the holidays at Fort Bragg Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec 5, 2011
Honoring a holiday tradition that dates back several years, the Fort Bragg and surrounding communities gathered for the annual lighting of the Fort Bragg Christmas Tree during a ceremony at the Main Post Parade Field December 1.
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Meet Fort Bragg's 2011 Family of the Year
Dec 5, 2011
As a child, Keri Stevenson acquired the knick name of 'Wonder Woman.' Now days, Stevenson spends her time helping as many people as she can along with raising two children alone while her husband is deployed. Needless to say, many would argue Stevenson is in fact a wonder woman. It doesn't matter if they are related by blood, Stevenson will go out of her way to help anyone who needs it, said Kaye Dunham, a fellow military spouse. For the Stevenson Family, that's just a part of it, and with that said, no one was the least bit surprised when they were named the 2011 Fort Bragg Family of the Year during a ceremony at the Main Post Chapel December 1.
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Fort Bragg remembers Vietnam Vets at Veteran's Day ceremony
Nov 23, 2011
"Thank you for your attendance as we acknowledge the service and sacrifice of the Veterans and their Families and as we honor and welcome home our Vietnam veterans," said Maj. Gen. Rodney O. Anderson, deputy commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps during Fort Bragg's Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rededication Ceremony at the Main Post Parade Field Nov. 10. The ceremony held under the main post flag began with the presentation of the colors honoring the nation.
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To the rescue: Blue Star Mothers help others in need
Nov 23, 2011
When deployed service members or families back home face tragedy the Blue Star Mothers support them during the tough times.
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XVIII Airborne Corps Soldier surprises his family at Panthers game
Nov 15, 2011
A Soldier from the XVIII Airborne Corps, surprised his wife and their five children at the Carolina Panthers versus Tennessee Titans game at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13.
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Lt. Gen. Helmick meets with Maj. Gen. Huggins, reminiscent of iconic WWII Airborne photo
Nov 4, 2011
Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general and United States Forces-Iraq deputy commanding general of operations, speaks with Maj. Gen. Jim Huggins, 82nd Airborne Division and Regional Command (South) commanding general, during a visit to RC(S) headquarters on Kandahar Airfield Nov. 4. Their meeting during Operation Enduring Freedom echoes back to the iconic photo from the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium, taken of Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, then commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, and Maj. Gen. James M. Gavin, then commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division. (Photo Illustration/U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda M. Hils)
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21st MP Company Soldiers head to Afghanistan to train police units
Nov 4, 2011
A departure ceremony was held Oct. 24, for Soldiers of the 21st Military Police Company who deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while the rest of their company remains at Fort Bragg.
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Fort Bragg honors volunteers with Iron Mike Award
Nov 4, 2011
Dozens of volunteers were honored at Fort Bragg's Memorial Hall for excellence in volunteer service, Oct. 27. The quarterly award tradition was implemented in 2001 to honor outstanding volunteer service on Fort Bragg. Of the awards presented, 28 earned an Iron Mike pin, five earned a bronze star, three earned a silver star and one earned a gold star.
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Families reunite as XVIII Airborne Corps redeploys from Iraq
Nov 4, 2011
Soldiers from XVIII Airborne Corps are reunited with friends and family after completing a yearlong deployment to Iraq, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 4, 2011.
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Jumping 'into the thick of it:' Engineers conduct rough terrain airborne operations
Nov 3, 2011
For the first time in two years, Combat Engineers with the 57th Sappers Company purposely jumped into trees and rough terrain at Luzon Drop Zone, Camp Mackall, N.C., Oct. 26-27, 2011.
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Engineers remember unit's past with Waal River Crossing Competition
Oct 20, 2011
Howard Burks was there back in 1944 when the real crossing of the Waal River happened, and he was also at the annual competition hosted by the 307th Engineer Battalion at the Kiest Lake on Fort Bragg, N.C., training grounds Oct. 19, 2011.
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Fort Bragg receives awards during AUSA opening ceremony
Oct 10, 2011
Several Soldiers along with members of the Fort Bragg community were recognized for excellence during the opening ceremonies at the annual Association of the United States Army Meeting and Exposition in Washington D.C. Oct. 10.
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Fort Bragg runs away with gold at Army Ten-Miler
Oct 10, 2011
All three teams from Fort Bragg took 1st place in the men's, women's and men's master team active duty divisions at the 2011 Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 9.
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Fort Bragg captures this year's Army Ten-Miler
Oct 9, 2011
Soldiers from Fort Bragg took 1st place in the men's, women's and men's master team active duty divisions at this year's Army Ten-Miler in Washington D.C. Oct. 9. More than 30,000 people and 701 teams competed in the 27th annual 10 mile race. The race is one of the largest 10 mile races in the world.
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Paratroopers get mountain training at Ranger School site
Oct 6, 2011
Paratroopers with Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne Division concluded two weeks of mountain training Sept. 30, 2011, at Camp Frank D. Merrill, the site of the U.S. Army Ranger School's notorious mountain phase.
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Iraqi Soldiers and U.S. Paratroopers share one last meal together
Oct 6, 2011
On a clear, cool night the 9th Brigade, Iraqi Special Operation Forces hosted a dinner for the 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division at Al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, Sept. 28. A video showing the ISOF in action during a simulated improvised explosive attack, clearing a room and evacuating a wounded soldier was played for senior leaders of 407th BSB before the meal.
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Paratroopers inducted into historic corps
Oct 6, 2011
Newly promoted non-commissioned officers walked out in front of their peers and waited for a recommendation by his or her first line supervisor. As they were recommended they were able to pass through an archway and over a line symbolizing stepping into the new responsibilities of the NCO.
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82nd Sust. Bde. Soldiers assume official mail mission
Oct 6, 2011
It's official. Soldiers from the 82nd Sustainment Brigade's 18th Human Resources Company took responsibility of the Official Mail Distribution Center on Fort Bragg Sept. 28. A nine-soldier team from the company processes all of the official mail for a majority of the tenant units here.
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Special Forces team takes top honors at international sniper competition
Oct 5, 2011
Sniper teams from Fort Bragg took three of the top five spots, including first place, in the 2011 International Sniper Competition.
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'Sky Dragon' ACE Soldiers return from year-long deployment
Oct 5, 2011
After a long year away from friends, family and spouses, the first group of Soldiers from XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters returned to the clear, blue skies of the "Home of the Airborne and Special Opertation Forces" Oct. 5.
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525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade welcomes new commander
Sep 30, 2011
In a ceremony rich in tradition, Sept. 23, Col. Xavier T. Brunson took command of the 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade from Col. James D. Edwards, the unit's outgoing commander at Lightning Field on Fort Bragg.
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated on Fort Bragg
Sep 30, 2011
The sound of Congo drums filled the halls of Womack Army Medical Center's ground level, Sept. 22. Willie Johnson, a latin jazz musician pounded out a rhythmic Hispanic tune for the packed Weaver Auditorium during Team Bragg Equal Opportunity's 'Many Backgrounds, Many Stories, One American Spirit' presentation in honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Fort Bragg Soldier turns tragedy into opportunity to give back
Sep 30, 2011
After losing her husband, Master Sgt. Jennifer Loredo of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion. "said she took three months off to be with her children to decide how to use her experience to help others. Loredo began the healing process by taking on roles in which she was able to use her experiences to help train and mentor Soldiers. Loredo's firsthand experience with CAO's gave her an understanding of the value of receiving quality help from those tasked with that duty.
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Fort Bragg Soldier wins Army Combatives Championship
Sep 30, 2011
A Fort Bragg Soldier, Sgt. Jesse Hertzog, won the welter weight division of the Army Combatives Championship this summer.
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Sustainment Soldiers practice supporting 'fast, furious' light infantry
Sep 22, 2011
Light infantry troops are like little birds. They get up into the highest mountains, and they say, "Feed me, feed me," according to one sustainment officer in the 82nd Airborne Division involved in supply-by-air training here Sept. 6-11, 2011.
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Rough Terrain Airborne Training: Paratroopers prepare for any landing
Sep 21, 2011
Paratroopers of the 57th Sapper Company, 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne) participated in Rough Terrain Airborne Operations training at the 82nd Airborne Division Advanced Airborne School Sept. 12-16 to develop their readiness to conduct Airborne Operations into austere locations.
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TF Bragg's assault command post validates readiness capability during JOAX
Sep 21, 2011
Task Force Bragg's Assault Command Post took part in a Joint Operational Access Exercise near Sicily Drop Zone Sept. 11-12, 2011.
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Patriot Foundation donates to Fort Bragg charities
Sep 19, 2011
The Patriot Foundation held its 6th Annual Soldier Appreciation Dinner at the National Golf Club in Pinehurst, N.C., Sept. 16, 2011. The foundation provides support to the Families of Soldiers in the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, U.S. Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion and the Survivors Outreach Program.
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Fort Bragg paratroopers take part in week-long JOAX
Sep 16, 2011
U.S. Army paratroopers with the VXIII Airborne Corps' 82nd Airborne Division took part in a mass tactical airborne operation Sept. 10 as part of a week-long Joint Operational Access Exercise. The JOAX helps to prepare Army and Air Force units at Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield to better respond to a worldwide crises or contingency if called upon.
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U.S. paratroopers, Iraqi soldiers begin using new rifle range
Sep 14, 2011
American and Iraqi Soldiers began using a new firing range near Ramadi, Iraq, which U.S. forces recently expanded to improve Iraqi Army training.
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Fort Bragg observes ten-year anniversary of 9/11
Sep 11, 2011
In observance of an event that changed the lives of Americans forever, more than 300 community leaders and spectators met at Fort Bragg's main post flagpole to remember events of Sept. 11, 2001.
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24 hours, 24 miles: Shadow run contributes to Wounded Warriors
May 29, 2011
Twenty-three U.S. servicemembers and civilians participated in a “24 hours in Baghdad” run on Camp Victory, Iraq, May 21.
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Service members, Iraqi scouts conduct final camporee
May 23, 2011
With a full day of activities, a huge bonfire and smiles on everyone's faces, service members from United States Forces - Iraq gathered together with Iraqi Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Victory Base Council, who are children of Iraqi special forces soldiers, during the 2011 Kashafa Spring Camporee on Victory Base Complex May 6.
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CID assists in training Iraqi Army forensics
May 23, 2011
Since its establishment in 2006, the Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facility 3 on Camp Victory continues to execute its primary mission by providing rapid results to meet the needs of law enforcement, intelligence, security and stability within the criminal justice system in Iraq.
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'Don't Ask Don't Tell' repeal training in progress
May 23, 2011
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," was written by Thomas Jefferson in the United States Declaration of Independence, ratified on July 4, 1776.
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Route Clearance Patrols: Making roads safe, checking them twice
May 23, 2011
It's 12:30 a.m. about 15 minutes into the patrol. The streets are quiet and the lights are off in the local area. Suddenly, a bright flash appears, and a shockwave that can be felt through body armor hits the Soldiers. A rush of adrenaline flowed through their bodies. The driver of the second vehicle speeds up to assess the damage, and medics rush in. Fortunately, the Soldiers are not injured.
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American Red Cross director visits Iraq
May 23, 2011
American Red Cross representatives, volunteers, and service members of United States Forces - Iraq gathered together for a luncheon on Camp Victory, Iraq, May 8.