Derek Thomas, Joint Special Operations Commandgrabs the rebound before it goes out of bounds late in the game agaisnt 97th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) on Tuesday at Funk Fitness Center. JSOC took a commanding lead early and continued to pour in the points to defeat 97th CAB 64, 17.

Jessica Alvarez walks off the stage at the Albritton Middle School's 8th grade graduation ceremony June 9. Miss Alvarez had the highest GPA in her class.

The combine Airforce team of the 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 21st Special Tactics Squadron fall to the 21st Military Police Company 58-48.

Suyapa Lopez, Deidre Somdah, L'Erin Wynn, and Roberto Velez work on editing their film project from the I was there workshop. I was There Patton Foundation Workshop shows support and encouragement to Soldiers who are recovering from PTSD by offering them a way to place their feelings on film. About two dozen Soldiers participated in the worshop from June 22 through 25 at the Warrior Transition Center, creating short films about their personal stories.

The Fight Lab 44 MMA match at Sports USA on 7 Feb 15 drew a large audience to watch 10 bouts. A mixture of weight classes were represented in the fights and the night ended with three pro fights.

Bout 7 pitted Da’Mon Blackshear, left, against James Ronsic. Da' Mon Blackshear Wins by TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes) 0:25 in the 2nd round.

Participants at the Pre-Race Party at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville, NC on May 3, 2014. Guest speaker Meb Keflezighi. (Photo by Lily Marrero/Fort Bragg Family & MWR Marketing Services Branch).

Participants at the Pre-Race Party at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville, NC on May 3, 2014. Guest speaker Meb Keflezighi. (Photo by Lily Marrero/Fort Bragg Family & MWR Marketing Services Branch).

Fort Bragg Army Ten-Miler Women’s Team returning from a group trail run, Sept. 16. The team is training for the Army-Ten Miler Race next month and plan to take first place like the year prior.

Soccer HHC USASOC- 3 27 Bn 18th Fires March 30 2017

Kasey Kahne, NASCAR driver #5 shares a meal

with Fort Bragg Families at a dining facility, April

23.

Soldiers of the 330th Movement Control Battalion move cargo during a field training exercise at Fort Bragg, Feb. 24.

Dress rehearsal

Fort Bragg Soldiers participate in a dress rehearsal for the farewell

ceremony of Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, deputy commander, XVIII

Airborne Corps on Tuesday, at the Main Post Parade Field. Colt has

served in various command posts including the 82nd Airborne Division.

His overseas assignments include Germany, the Persian Gulf,

Panama, Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Father Daughter ball held at the Fort Bragg Club June 20 was heavily attended. Fathers in their best suits or dress uniforms escorted their Daughters elegantly dressed in the latest fashions. They danced and mingled while snacking in between on the buffet.

Photo by Sharilyn Wells/Paraglide

Girls from Thailand dressed in traditional garb dance down Hay Street during the Parade of Nations, opening up the Fayetteville International Folk Festival downtown, Sept. 23. Many different countries were represented in the parade.

Staff Sgt. Pablo Palacio and Spc. Terri Bluebird, paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division are named the winners of the division’s Noncommissioned Officer and Trooper of the Year competition, Feb. 26, at Fort Bragg. The competition tested the troopers’ proficiency in marksmanship, basic warrior tasks, physical fitness and land navigation. The paratroopers will go on to compete at the XVIII Airborne Corps level.

Maj. Gen. Timothy Zadalis, 618th Air Operations Center commander presents the 43rd Airlift Group’s 2014 Airman of the Year Gryphon trophy to Senior Airman Earl Brown, 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron with Col. Kenneth Moss, 43rd Airlift Group commander and Chief Master Sgt. James Cope, 43rd Airlift Group superintendent, during the 440th Airlift Wing and 43rd Airlift Group 2014 Annual Awards Banquet held at the Fort Bragg Club, Feb. 21, Fort Bragg, N.C. with Brig. Gen James Scanlan, 440th Airlift Wing commander and Command Chief Master Sgt. Rocky Hart, 440th Airlift Wing command chief, look on.

Col. Ronald T. Stephens passes the guidon to

Lt. Col. Roy E. Walker, incoming commander of

the Warrior Transition Battalion at a change of

command ceremony, June 27.

Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division brief a role player portraying an Iraqi Security Forces leader during the brigade’s culminating training exercise at Fort Bragg, Jan. 15, before an upcoming deployment to Iraq. Leaders from 3rd BCT will be advising and assisting the ISF to enable them to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Staff Sgt. Albert Davis, Fayetteville Recruiting Company, and wife, June, attend Couples Communication workshop, Aug. 11, at Fort Bragg. The workshop, offered through the Family Advocacy Program, teaches couples good communication skills.

A team of Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division take cover behind a building during the battalion’s live fire exercise as part of the brigade’s intensive training cycle on Fort Bragg, N.C., June 3. (Army photo by Sgt. Eliverto V. Larios)

This year’s Air Force Ball was held at Pope Field, Sept. 20. The evening included many fun activities for the participants, making the ball a memorable event.

Spc. Mike Webb 6/47 Quartermasters

Soldiers use parts of the 178,000 acres of range and

training areas around Fort Bragg in multiple ways.

Because Fort Bragg is home to America’s first responders,

ranges at the installation are used for various

types of training, including breaching, weapons

and artillery. Range Control will go out of its way to

help Soldiers train to standards that enable them to

remain a ready force. Synchronization meetings are

held each Thursday to discuss current safety trends

and range policies and to schedule training times.

More than 2,000 runners from Fort Bragg and surrounding communities take to the streets for annual 10-mile race, Friday.

Over 600 trees were handed out to troops on Dec. 5 during the "Trees for Troops" event at Smith Lake. Soldiers who were E-6 and below could get a free tree during the giveaway.Cars started lining up three hours before the giveaway started to assure their spot in line.

American Dream U business entrepreneurs experienced a Fort Bragg Soldier’s life April 14, by staying overnight in the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officers Academy barracks. The visiting entrepreneurs participated in a physical training session conducted by instructors from the XVIII Abn. Corps NCO Academy, followed by breakfast at the 82nd Sustainment Brigade dining facility. After breakfast, the group was given a command brief which included a question and answer session with Maj. Gen. Jefforey A. Smith, XVIII Abn. Corps deputy commanding general about Soldier quality of life issues, career progression and the future of the force. The rest of the day’s activities comprised of an opportunity to jump from the 34 foot tower at the Advanced Airborne School (where each group member was presented with an honorary paratrooper certificate), lunch at the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 18th Fires Brigade dining facility and hands-on experience at the Virtual Training Facility and Flight Simulator. The visit provided the American Dream U business Entrepreneurs with information about the capabilities, responsiveness and readiness of Fort Bragg to send forces anywhere in the world.

American Dream U business entrepreneurs experienced a Fort Bragg Soldier’s life April 14, by staying overnight in the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officers Academy barracks. The visiting entrepreneurs participated in a physical training session conducted by instructors from the XVIII Abn. Corps NCO Academy, followed by breakfast at the 82nd Sustainment Brigade dining facility. After breakfast, the group was given a command brief which included a question and answer session with Maj. Gen. Jefforey A. Smith, XVIII Abn. Corps deputy commanding general about Soldier quality of life issues, career progression and the future of the force. The rest of the day’s activities comprised of an opportunity to jump from the 34 foot tower at the Advanced Airborne School (where each group member was presented with an honorary paratrooper certificate), lunch at the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 18th Fires Brigade dining facility and hands-on experience at the Virtual Training Facility and Flight Simulator. The visit provided the American Dream U business Entrepreneurs with information about the capabilities, responsiveness and readiness of Fort Bragg to send forces anywhere in the world.

Aviana Dettmer, a Family member, performs a layback spin which requires a skater to trust their balance.

The Father Daughter ball held at the Fort Bragg Club June 20 was heavily attended. Fathers in their best suits or dress uniforms escorted their Daughters elegantly dressed in the latest fashions. They danced and mingled while snacking in between on the buffet. Bristol Douglas, 4, far left, dances with her father Major Rob Douglas of the 83ed Civil Affairs Bde.

Paratroopers of the British 16 Air Assault Brigade conduct an assault on Freedom City as the culminating event for Combined Joint Operational Access Exercise 15-01 on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 18, 2015. More than 3,500 American and British paratroopers participated in CJOAX 15-01, a major milestone in the 82nd Airborne Division's interoperability program. The goal of the program is to seamlessly integrate a U.K. Brigade into the Division, allowing the two units to operate quickly and effectively in the event they were to deploy as a part of a multinational crisis response force. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull/Released)

Dan Leach does roll-out pushups, Nov. 15, in a gym he built in his Fayetteville home. Leach, who served as a Ranger, has transformed his garage into a nearly

600 square-foot gym with fitness equipment that includes gymnastics rings, a balance beam, a rock climbing wall and a weight machine.

Airmen and soldiers have and early morning yoga session at Polo field as part of Women Equality Day. The class was held by yoga instructor Heather Vaughn, 18th Weather Squadron.

Marshall Plumlee of Duke University participates in a contracting ceremony by reciting the enlistment oath Cameron at Indoor Stadium, Jan. 23. Plumlee, who accompanied Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski to Fort Bragg in October 2012, said joining the Army is a tremendous honor.

A Soldier tries to cross over his competitor during a unit level basketball game as the referee looks on, Feb. 9, at Ritz-Epps Physical Fitness Center.

Kona Ice provides sweet treats to help Families cool off during the 2016 Armed Forces YMCA Kids' Olympics at Albritton Middle School, Saturday.

Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, clear a room inside a shoot house on Fort Bragg, N.C., July 22. The Red Falcons conducted blank and live-fire training within the shoot house alongside Paratroopers of the British Army’s 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment. The training was held to prepare both units for the Falcon Brigade’s field training exercise in early August and set the stage for future interoperability. Interoperability is the division’s effort to integrate U.S. and allied forces' communication and intelligence systems, combat tactics, and sustainment functions to meet future, complex threats throughout the world. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull)

Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted reflexive fire marksmanship training Sept. 10, on Fort Bragg, N.C.

The training gave the Paratroopers the opportunity to hone their marksmanship skills while raising overall readiness for a combat environment.

(Sgt. Juan F. Jimenez, 1BCT, 82nd ABN DIV PAO)

Moored off Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, NJ

A child sits on her father’s shoulders at the start of the 2nd Annual

Neon Run, Saturday.

The Fort Bragg Family of the Year Ceremony happened on Dec. 3 at the Main Post Chapel. The top five famlies were presented with awards. The Family of the year was Sgt. William Taylor, 18th Abn. Corps, 18th FA Bde., 3-27 FAR, and his wife, Marsharee, and children Javian, Marshawn, Michael and Jaxson. Photos by Hope Myers/Paraglide.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1033 salute as they march in the Veterans Parade in downtown Fayetteville, Saturday. Also marching

in the parade were Soldiers and Airmen from Fort Bragg and Pope Field. The parade was held to honor the nation’s Afghanistan war veterans

past, present and future.

The Fort Bragg Family of the Year Ceremony happened on Dec. 3 at the Main Post Chapel. The top five famlies were presented with awards. The Family of the year was Sgt. William Taylor, 18th Abn. Corps, 18th FA Bde., 3-27 FAR, and his wife, Marsharee, and children Javian, Marshawn, Michael and Jaxson. Photos by Hope Myers/Paraglide.

American Dream U business entrepreneurs experienced a Fort Bragg Soldier’s life April 14, by staying overnight in the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officers Academy barracks. The visiting entrepreneurs participated in a physical training session conducted by instructors from the XVIII Abn. Corps NCO Academy, followed by breakfast at the 82nd Sustainment Brigade dining facility. After breakfast, the group was given a command brief which included a question and answer session with Maj. Gen. Jefforey A. Smith, XVIII Abn. Corps deputy commanding general about Soldier quality of life issues, career progression and the future of the force. The rest of the day’s activities comprised of an opportunity to jump from the 34 foot tower at the Advanced Airborne School (where each group member was presented with an honorary paratrooper certificate), lunch at the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 18th Fires Brigade dining facility and hands-on experience at the Virtual Training Facility and Flight Simulator. The visit provided the American Dream U business Entrepreneurs with information about the capabilities, responsiveness and readiness of Fort Bragg to send forces anywhere in the world.

An Image of the Iron Mike statue located on Parris Island (Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot) in Beaufort, SC.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- A child and their military mentor attending the Fort Bragg United Services Organization and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Good Grief Camp create friendship bracelets during craft time, Aug. 5 at Camp Dixie in Fayetteville. This three day, two night camp experience matched trained military mentors to children six to 17 years of age, and was filled with fun camp activities, as well as grief education and emotional support. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amie J. McMillan, 10th Press Camp Headquarters)

Staff Sgt. James McMillian, center, of the 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, and fellow servicemembers display equipment during the Defense Trade Show at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Tuesday. The trade show offers a glimpse of the technology available in the Army.

First baby of the year is Rileigh Dunlap. Rileigh Dunlap, who weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces, and 21 inches was surrounded by her father's family as the group celebrated the new baby girl. She was born at 4:03 a.m. Her big sister, Lexy, picked out her name.

Armando Alfaro, 82nd Sustainment Brigade safety officer conducts a gun safety hand gun workshop at the 189th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion classroom as part of the first, privately owned weapon mentorship safety day, Oct. 30. The Soldiers met at the Fort Bragg Rod and Gun Club at McKellar range and participated in marksmanship training conducted by a concealed carry handgun instructor.