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Soldiers from the XVIII Airborne Corps’ headquarters returned to their waiting Families and friends at Fort Bragg’s Green Ramp Dec. 5, as the unit redeployed from Afghanistan
marking the conclusion of the U.S. military’s combat operations there. The XVIII Airborne Corps had deployed twice prior to Afghanistan to lead military operations and
similarly wrapped-up the U.S. military’s operations in Iraq at the conclusion of the confl ict there.
Randy Kuhn, of Village of Pinehurst, participates in virtual weapons training, March 27, at Fort Bragg. Civic leaders from across the community joined Leadership Fort Bragg to learn about the home of the Airborne and Special Operations.
"Follow Me" is a United States Army memorial located at Fort Benning, Georgia. It was created in 1959 by two soldiers, Private First Class Manfred Bass, sculptor and designer, and Private First Class Karl H. Van Krog, his assistant. The model for the statue was Eugene Wyles, an officer candidate and ten-year Army veteran. It depicts a 1950s-era infantry soldier charging forward and gesturing for others to follow.
Originally called The Infantryman, the statue was installed on Eubanks Field on May 3, 1960. In 1964, it was renamed Follow Me and moved in front of Infantry Hall. Some students and graduates of the U.S. Army Infantry School call the statue "Iron Mike", after Lieutenant General John W. "Iron Mike" O'Daniel, but most soldiers use the term Iron Mike to refer to the Airborne Trooper statue at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
In 2004, a new bronze version was cast and the original statue was moved to the front of the National Infantry Museum. "Follow Me!" is also the US Army Infantry motto. A replica of the Iron Mike monument of Fort Benning was erected on June 7, 1997 at La Fiere (Sainte-Mère-Église) in Normandy, France, as a tribute to American Airborne soldiers of “D-Day”.
Left to right: Spc. Michael Kosarick, Spc. Angel Cooper, Sgt. 1st Class Moses McKinney, Spc. Lewis Stewart, and Spc. Laquita Quilens of the 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade, receive awards for placing second in the Active Army Field category at the 2015 Phillip A. Connelly Award Competition, Aug. 18, at the Provider Dining Facility at Fort Bragg. The competition recognizes excellence in Army food service and was held Feb. 7, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The Connelly award was established in 1968 and is designed to encourage professionalism in Army food service teams.
Capt. Nerea Cal, left, welcomes Capt. Curtis Nelson after relinquishing command
to him during a ceremony at Simmons Army Airfi eld, April 29. Cal, who commanded
Company C, 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, from January 2013 to April 2014, will
be one of 28, company-grade Army offi cers recognized with the 2013 Gen. Douglas
MacArthur Leadership Award in Washington, D.C., May 29 to 30.
Children and teachers celebrated the success of military children and the month of the military child on April 21 at Hampton Primary School. The celebration was led by a performance by the all American Band, who sung and played pop songs and entertained the children.
Sgt. 1st Class Jacob D. Huckleby, Operations Company,
Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, XVIII Airborne
Corps, receives a autographed hockey stick from the Carolina
Hurricanes during military appreciation game on Sunday.
Allen Jefferson, JSOC, sneaks up on Jan Rafael Munoz, 97th CAB, for the steal as he attempt the mid range jump shot.
Airborne & Special Ops Museum, Fayetteville, NC.
"Iron Mike"...This 15-foot statue is dedicated to the airborne trooper who is always watching, waiting, and alert. "Iron Mike", the post's most prominent symbol since 1961; was the creation of the wife of a former deputy post chaplain. His stance is that of an airborne soldier who has completed a combat jump. PFC Michael A. Scambellure, an 82nd Airborne Division soldier, who received the Silver Star for his heroic actions in Sicily, originally inspired the statue.
Jan Hernandez, orchestra director for the Busy Feet Foundation, organized a dance at Tolson Youth Activities Center for Fort Bragg Families. The foundation offers scholerships for students in dance.
Local and regional community leaders from the Sandhills area made a visit to Fort Bragg Jan. 21, 2016. During their visit they jumped the from the 34-foot tower at Fort Bragg's Advanced Airborne School. The tower is used to train paratroopers on the proper way to exit an aircraft while in flight.
Pfc. Nick Day, an infantryman assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, vaults over a beam at an obstacle course during the last leg of long range surveillance selection, June 24, at Fort Bragg, N.C. On the final day of selection, candidates completed a 20-kilometer ruck march, a written exam, and an obstacle course. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Paige Behringer, 10th Press Camp Headquarters)Hometown: Walters, OK
Iron Mike Zampidis organizes the Iron Challenge 2012 event. Fight Club Galatsi fighters will be there to participate in the professional kick boxing event.
Fort Bragg and Fayetteville Families enjoy the unlimited carnival rides and live entertainment at the Fort Bragg Fair on May 2.
The fair is an annual event that takes place every spring at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds located on Bragg Boulevard. Gates open at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday.
The Fort Bragg Fair ends Sunday with a Mother’s Day appreciation day. Mothers are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying child 36 inches or taller to age 17.
Parachutes dry by solar power at drying tower on Fort Bragg, July 10. The drying technique saves Fort Bragg tens of thousands dollars each year.
Anthony Hamilton, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, North Carolina native Hamilton made his first appearance with the USO at Fort Bragg December 16 2014 at Sports USA.
Several members of the descendant congregation paid homage to their Scottish ancestry by sporting tartans on their clothing and full Highland dress at the Long Street Presbyterian Church reunion, June 29.
Fort Bragg and Fayetteville Families enjoy the unlimited carnival rides and live entertainment at the Fort Bragg Fair on May 2.
The fair is an annual event that takes place every spring at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds located on Bragg Boulevard. Gates open at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday.
The Fort Bragg Fair ends Sunday with a Mother’s Day appreciation day. Mothers are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying child 36 inches or taller to age 17.
Womack Army Medical Center security forces participate in an active-shooting drill, July 29, at the
center. The training focuses on helping WAMC security personnel meet the goal of responding to a
crisis situation within two minutes.
Aidan Yarley, 6, left, and his brother, Ashton, 10, paint during free time of the Noah's Art Summer Camp, July 17, at Fort Bragg. Youth took part in art activities such as sculpting and painting that allows them to enhance fine motor skills.
Soldiers from the 127th Engineers, BEB, do a vehicle search as part of the Tactical site Exploitation course, March 24. Spc. Thomas Harris found a gun hidden under the seat of the vehicle during the first 5 minutes of the 20 minute search.
Hannah Newsome, 5, paints an orange on a fruit landscape during Noah's Art Summer Camp, July 17, at Fort Bragg. Newsome, a Family member, said she painted a picture of grapes, a strawbery, lemon and other fruit because fruit is healthy.
Maj. Gen. Clarence K. K. Chinn the rear detachment commander of the 18th Airborne Corps(left) and CSM Jesse L. Andrews, Jr. of the 18th Airborne Corps (right), stand with Richard Holcomb (middle) on the stage of the Pope Theater, June 18. Holcomb had just been presented with his award for executive of the year, after being recognized by the Civilian Personnel Advisory Committee for his outstanding service to the military.
A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, checks the back-blast area of an AT4 anti-tank weapon training aid during a platoon live-fire exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 13, 2016. The White Falcons regularly conduct tactical training designed to reinforce combat skills and ensure readiness for the nation’s airborne assault-capable, contingency unit. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull/Released)
Patriot Foundation members listen to a brief about the work 82nd Airborne Soldiers are doing during their visit to the 82nd Airborne Division Headquarters. Members from the Patriot Foundation visited Fort Bragg on June 25 and recieved a tour of post.
Photo by Hope Myers/Paraglide
Photo by Sharilyn Wells/Paraglide
Dancers from the Panamanian Valle De La Luna Ballet performed one of their cultural dances during Team Bragg Equal Opportunity's presentation of 'Many Backgrounds, Many Stories, One American Spirit' in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 22.
The Weaver Auditorium located inside Womack Army Medical Center was packed with people honoring and celebrating the historical and cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans.
In a room full of music and laughter, the dance floor was packed with dads sporting suit or their best dress uniforms and daughters in their ballroom finest. The Father Daughter Ball at the Fort Bragg
Club on Sept. 19 was a hit, with hundreds dancing to pop songs, entering drawings, and making lasting
memories at the vintage photo booth.
Gold star families (families who have lost an active duty service member during combat operations) enjoy the games and festivities of the Fort Bragg Survivor Outreach Services Carnival, at Woodland Park, Sept. 6. The S.O.S Carnival is an event for the families of fallen Soldiers, where those who have lost a loved one can come together for some relaxed and free fun.
Ashley Beshlin and other students perform a dance during the dance class Saturday held at Tolson Youth Activities Center.
Omar Soto, instructor, Fort Bragg Training Support Center, instructs Soldiers of Company C, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, during engagement skills training, Feb. 2. The goal of the TSC is to provide optimal training support services to Soldiers.
(Retired) Col. Jack Cox, center, a former Fort Bragg Garrison commander and engineering
battalion commander, receives an Iron Mike pin from Maj. Gen. Jefforey Smith,
deputy commander Fort Bragg and XVIII Airborne Corps, July 29. Cox earned the pin
for his volunteer work with the United Service Organizations of North Carolina office.
He is flanked to his right by Melissa Townsend, wife of Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend,
commanding general, Fort Bragg and XVIII Airborne Corps.
Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 27 Field Artillery Regiment Soldiers carry a Bravo Battery, 3-27 FAR Soldier from a 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade Blackhawk helicopter during air medical evacuation training during the Operation Steel Arakh exercise, Oct. 28.The 18th Field Artillery Brigade conducted its field training Oct. 24-29. The brigade exercised an EDRE Level III and Table XV for the 3-27 FAR Global Response Force unit, furthermore; brigade observer/controllers conducted external evaluations on 3-27 FAR firing batteries and the 188th BSB to ensure readiness. Soldiers conducted sling load training, were medevac'd by 82nd CAB Blackhawks, engaged targets at defensive fire lanes, and defended their base from OPFOR in the darkness. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Devon Thomas, 18th Field Artillery Brigade/Released)
Zack McClain, 1, son of Sgt. Brandon McClain of the 3nd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade keeps busy during deployment ceramonies, Aug. 29, at Simmons Army Airfield. (Photo by Lewis Perkins/Paraglide)
Staff Sgt. Andrew Fink, 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), participates in the sergeants major board during the 2015 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 7. Fink, as well as other competitors, are asked on basic soldiering skills and tested on their knowledge of the Army, thier chain of command and special programs within the Army. This year's Best Warrior competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior competition later this year at Fort Lee, Va.
Anthony Hamilton, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, North Carolina native Hamilton made his first appearance with the USO at Fort Bragg December 16 2014 at Sports USA.
Photo 1: Sgt 1st Class Mark Kochkodin, operations non-commissioned officer in charge, Special Troops Battalion, U.S. Army Forces Command-U.S. Army Reserve Command, Ft. Bragg, NC, takes his oath of re-enlistment and is sworn in by his son, Capt. Chase N. Kochkodin, brigade ammo officer, 82nd Brigade Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, NC, Sept. 26 2014.
Survival tools are on display at the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Expo at Fort Bragg, March 27. The expo, dubbed Fit to Fight helps to improve the life skills of Soldiers.
Greg Bean, Fort Bragg’s director of Public Works for almost 15 years, addresses audience members during his retirement ceremony, Jan. 29, at Fort Bragg. Bean, a retired Army colonel, served as DPW director in a military and civilian capacity.
Pvt. Deron L. Hood, a Paratrooper assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division performs push-ups during a physical training competition at Fort Bragg, N.C. Sept 2, 2015.
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David Wade and Dre Angelo face off in the final heavy
weight match of the post wrestling tournament, Nov.
20, at Funk Physical Fitness Center.
Military depenents play football during the P&G Larry Fitzgerald Football ProCamp at Fort Bragg's Towle Stadium, May 15. The ProCamp was held for 200 military dependents in first through eighth grades.
Main Post Parade Field was crowded with Soldiers and their Families who joined in the festivities for the annual Fort Bragg Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 3. There was also a visit from Santa, snow machines, bouncy houses, and a sledding chute. Photos by Hope Myers/Paraglide
"Follow Me" is a United States Army memorial located at Fort Benning, Georgia. It was created in 1959 by two soldiers, Private First Class Manfred Bass, sculptor and designer, and Private First Class Karl H. Van Krog, his assistant. The model for the statue was Eugene Wyles, an officer candidate and ten-year Army veteran. It depicts a 1950s-era infantry soldier charging forward and gesturing for others to follow.
Originally called The Infantryman, the statue was installed on Eubanks Field on May 3, 1960. In 1964, it was renamed Follow Me and moved in front of Infantry Hall. Some students and graduates of the U.S. Army Infantry School call the statue "Iron Mike", after Lieutenant General John W. "Iron Mike" O'Daniel, but most soldiers use the term Iron Mike to refer to the Airborne Trooper statue at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
In 2004, a new bronze version was cast and the original statue was moved to the front of the National Infantry Museum. "Follow Me!" is also the US Army Infantry motto. A replica of the Iron Mike monument of Fort Benning was erected on June 7, 1997 at La Fiere (Sainte-Mère-Église) in Normandy, France, as a tribute to American Airborne soldiers of “D-Day”.