Iron Mike, North Carolina, Fayetteville, Airborne and Special Operations Museum
A plaque at the Iron Mike statue states- "In honor of airborne troopers whose courage and dedication, and traditions made them the world's finest fight soldiers."
Iron Mike was built in 1961 and stood at a main entrance to Fort Bragg, home of the 18th Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2005, Iron Mike was removed for restoration work. In 2010 the statue was placed at the entrance of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville. A replica statue of Iron Mike stands where the original stood at Fort Bragg.
Iron Mike, North Carolina, Fayetteville, Airborne and Special Operations Museum
A plaque at the Iron Mike statue states- "In honor of airborne troopers whose courage and dedication, and traditions made them the world's finest fight soldiers."
Iron Mike was built in 1961 and stood at a main entrance to Fort Bragg, home of the 18th Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2005, Iron Mike was removed for restoration work. In 2010 the statue was placed at the entrance of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville. A replica statue of Iron Mike stands where the original stood at Fort Bragg.