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Pfc. Marshall Hunter Edgerton, a signal systems support specialist for the G6, Company C, 82nd Headquarters Battalion, looks at a memorial plaque of his father, Sgt. Marshall L. Edgerton, that hangs in the office where he works. Edgerton’s father is remembered in the halls of the 82nd Division headquarters for giving his life in combat.
Paratroopers, assigned to Bravo Company, 307th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division conduct route clearance operations during a training exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., January 27, 2017.
A member of team ASA Dragons dribbles down the field during a game against B Company, Support Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne) at Ritz-Epps Physical Fitness center, Sunday.
Players from the West
Point Golf Team made a
stop at Fort Bragg to help
golfers of all abilities brush
up on their skills during a
golf clinic, March 16, at Ryder
Golf Course.
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy, stand with the wreath they placed in front of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Iron Mike Statue during the National Airborne Day Celebration Ceremony, Aug. 15, 2015. The ceremony celebrated the 75th anniversary of the first military jump by the U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon. Community and Fort Bragg leaders, Paratroopers, Families and friends attended the event honoring the legacy of the airborne.
Lt. Col (Dr.) Bradford Scanlan, left, and Lt. Col. (Dr.) Juan Ortiz perform a microsurgical procedure at Womack Army Medical Center, Dec. 21, 2015. WAMC surgeons use a microscope and precision instruments when performing intricate operations on tiny structures.
Vashon Perryman performs a deadlift of 600 pounds for his first-round deadlift during
the Fort Bragg Powerlifting Competition at Ritz-Epps Physical Fitness Center, Saturday.
The Culinary Arts Food Team Food Show, Jan. 12, at the Culinary Arts Training Center, provided a look at the Fort Bragg culinary team before they participate in the Annual Culinary Arts Competition at Fort Lee, Virginia, in March. The competition tests Soldiers from the food service background on their culinary skills, and their ability to teach food preparation for everyday use in dining facilities. The event also showcased local and national food vendors who provide services to Fort Bragg.
When did you first know you liked to cook?
“In 2011, when I first started dating a girl who was into
cooking and she brought me into cooking.” — Sgt. Taylor Strack
550th ASMC
Sgt. Christopher Cosby of the 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade walks across the stage to receive his induction certificate into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps. Command Sgt. Maj. Ricky R. Davis presented each of the sergeants from the 3rd Bn., 27th FAR with their certificates on July 24, at Pope Theater.
A student at Devers Elementary School examines her hands for germs during a Scrubby Bear program, April 5. The Scrubby Bear program teaches students the importance of hygiene and how to properly wash their hands.
Airborne Artillerymen, assigned to 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division Artillery, quickly emplace thier M119A3 after receiving and emergency fire mission during their first Battalion Artillery Readiness test in more than a decade here on Fort Bragg, N.C. 20 April, 2016. Over five days the Paratroopers skills and resolve were put to the test conducting multiple complex fire missions during the day and night like the emergency fire mission, 3-Gun-Raid, out of traverse mission and a 3-hour schedule of fires. (Official 82nd ABN DIVARTY photo by Capt. Joe Bush/ Released)
Soldiers with the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) participate in a plyometric cardio circuit Aug. 28, 2015 led by Elizabeth McClamb (middle), assistant facility manager of the Black Jack Physical Fitness center.
Maj. Gen. Jefforey A. Smith, XVIII Airborne Corps deputy commander, talks to a Gold Star spouse during an event, April 8, honoring the sacrifices of spouses who have lost a servicemember.
Chereyle Heinecke, a yoga instructor with Fort Bragg Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, leads a free class for Retiree Appreciation Day attendees Gene Brown, left, Marie Taylor, and Kimberly Grisson, at Womack Army Medical Center, Oct. 22.
Joe De Sena sits in the gun turret of a MATV during a visit to the 525th Military Intelligence Brigade area May 6 at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Maj. Gen. Paul C. Hurley Jr., commander, 1st Sustainment Command (Theater), addresses First Team Soldiers and civilians at his first town hall meeting Aug. 12, at the Main Post Theater on Fort Bragg.
The community enjoyed international food, dance and music during the 38th annual International Folk Festival at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville, Sunday. The two-day event included a parade of nations on Saturday and performances from international musicians throughout both days. The 82nd Airborne Division Band entertained the crowd with two different performances - rock and fusion music on Saturday and jazz music on Sunday. Crowds enjoyed food from over 30 countries prepared by local residents from around the world.
Camp Confidence youth members try their flying skills at the Southeast Flight Simulation Center, Fort Bragg, N.C., on July 9, 2015.
Soldiers take part in an USO of North Carolina Single Soldiers luncheon at the Soldier Support Center, Dec. 8, at Fort Bragg. The event was one of several held across the installation in celebration of the holidays and in support of servicemembers.
Sgt. Maj. Sandra Wiggins discusses makeup and hair tips with a representative from Fantastic Sam's at the Soldier Support Center, June 9.
On a rainy morning Feb. 25, Soldiers from the 20th Engineer Brigade, 513th Firefighter Detachment conducted a live burn training exercise to maintain their readiness.
Cheryle Heinecke, a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation child advocate instructor, facilitates the Active Parenting for Stepfamilies class, Tuesday, at the Soldier Support Center. The class helps blended Families sharpen communication and problem-solving skills.
A protective banner falls away from the front of the U.S. Army Forces Command/U.S. Army Reserve Command headquarters at Fort Bragg, during an unveiling conducted as part of the FORSCOM’s celebration of 75 years of heritage. Marshall Hall is named for Gen. George C. Marshall Jr., an American Soldier and statesman known for his leadership roles during World War II and the Cold War.
Infantrymen assigned to F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment begin a dismounted maneuver through a wooded area before conducting platoon live-fire training, June 2, at Adazi Military Base, Latvia. Soldiers moved to a defensive position before firing at targets and advancing toward their objective. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
1st Lt. Luke Groom and Staff Sgt. Carlos Jimenez, Paratroopers assigned to Alpha Company, 307th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division flip a log during the 2017 Best Sapper Competition at Fort Leonard Wood, M.O., Apr. 27, 2017 (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Houston Graham)
A Fort Bragg Soldier interviews withTime Warner Cable during a Soldier for Life- Transition Assistance Program hiring event at the Fort Bragg Conference and Catering Center, Aug. 12. More than 30 companies, with approximately 85 jobs available were at the event. Soldiers who attended are those in the process of transitioning from military to civilian life or who have retired in the past two years. SFL-TAP holds hiring events quarterly.
Parachute riggers from the 647th Quartermaster Company, 264th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) participate in a red hat run to end Rigger Rodeo Week. Before the run, Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Sharpsten, commanding general, 3rd ESC addressed the troops. When we talk about our nation being the most capable and powerful nation on this earth, its because we have things like paratroopers and riggers to lead the way, he said. Thank you for what you do on a daily basis. You keep me alive. You inspire our troops. They are very proud of our riggers and what they do.
Spc. Anthony Macaione, a 68W combat medic assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division Artillery, applies a tourniquet to the arm of simulated casualty during medical evacuation training on Fort Bragg, Dec. 1. He then prepped the wounded Soldier for evacuation in order to increase the chances of survival during the golden hour.
The 82nd Airborne Division’s All American Chorus performs the National Anthem in front of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Iron Mike Statue, kicking off the National Airborne Day Celebration Ceremony, Aug. 15, 2015. The ceremony celebrated the 75th anniversary of the first military jump by the U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon. Community and Fort Bragg leaders, Paratroopers, Families and friends attended the event honoring the legacy of the airborne.
The number one ranked team from the 50th Signal Bn. had an eleven and one record going into the Feb 2 2017 game with the men of HHC 2- 325. HHC was ranked number three but had just come off a 70 point game. In a fight to the end finally decided by free throws the final score the 50th Signal Bn. wins 55 – 52
U.S. Army All-American Marching Band alumnus 2nd Lt. Sarah Herrero assists a student with fitting his uniform in preparation for the Army All-American Bowl performance in January.
this was my favorite yearbook cover of my entire highschool life. it was from freshman year. i just really loved the entire design...very artistic; however, the layout on the inside sucked. they even forgot to put a senior in the yearbook! he had to get his own special copy with his photo in it. he's not in anyone else's yearbook haha i just cant believe that this is 3 years ago....three years ago a just ending my first year at highschool and now its slowly coming to a close...ill miss it =,/ enjoy!
Benjamin Marroquin and Raquel Arenas talk to a carnival worker at the Fort Bragg Fair, Tuesday. The fair is an annual event and is open until May 14. For more photos from this upcoming weekend at the fair, see next week’s Paraglide.
Fort Bragg Range Control facilities an aerial gunnery exercise at Fort Bragg in 2013. Range Control leverages nearly 178,000 acres of range and training areas in multiple counties
to ensure Soldiers meet their training needs. They make adjustments when needed as requested by commanders to effect that training, such as closing an entire impact
zone for aviators to meet Army readiness guidelines this past December. For more photos, visit www.paraglideonline.net.
Al Whitney, right, founder of Platelets Across America, chats with Col. Ronald T. Stephens, commander, Womack Army Medical Center, while donating platelets at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, Nov. 16. Whitney has donated platelets in all 50 states, donating 760 units of platelets and five gallons of whole blood since he began donating in 1965.