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March 4, 2010
• Fort Bragg welcomes new garrison command sergeant major
• Social media access authorized, with caveats
• DPW smoothes Fort Bragg’s roads
• Tuition assistance for spouses halted temporarily
• Soldiers killed in Afghanistan


February 25, 2010
• 10 aviators from the 82nd CAB awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
• Panthers get new commander
• Fort Bragg green refuel site now open
• Ban on USB devices in Army remains ... for now


February 18, 2010
• Airborne training operations begin in Iraq with goal of U.S. – Iraqi jump
• Fort Bragg wins environmental awards
• Warrior Transition Battalion barracks receives facelift
• Town hall meeting addresses issues


February 11, 2010
• Paratrooper saves gunner from burning vehicle
• 6 Soldiers die in Afghanistan, Pakistan
• ‘Falcons’ say farewell, welcome new commander
• Surgical team deploys to Afghanistan

February 4, 2010
• 82nd Abn. Div. Soldier charged
• Unified Response transitions to Haitian self-sustainment
• Know your exact location when calling 911
• VA reports ineligible Soldiers received education benefits
• 2 Fort Bragg Soldiers killed in Afghanistan

January 28, 2010
• Hollywood comes to Fort Bragg
• Progress continues in Haiti mission
• Range control employees recognized for efforts
• Paratrooper killed in Afghanistan
• Town hall meeting forum for single Soldiers’ issues, concerns


January 21, 2010
• Fort Bragg units deploy to Haiti
• America’s Contingency Corps drops supplies to assist Haiti
• 2 Soldiers killed in Afghanistan
• International Fellows visit Corps, Bragg


January 14, 2010
• FORSCOM commander visits Fort Bragg
• Military housing allowance rates set for 2010
• Better Business Bureau: Be wary of fraudulent charities
• Bragg seeks information on recent criminal activity


January 7, 2010
• Two Fort Bragg DFACs named best in Army
• Post offers guidance to increase weapon registration awareness
• Project to upgrade access control points
• 2 Soldiers die in Afghanistan


December 17, 2009
• Special Forces Soldiers recognized for bravery
• Wounded Soldier gets brand new home
• ‘One suicide is too many’
• Call boxes to be installed around base

December 10, 2009
• Holiday tree lighting brings season to Bragg
• Family of the year announced for 2009
• High occupancy vehicle access control point to open in January
• FORSCOM building receives final structural beam
• 27th Engineer Battalion deploys to Afghanistan

December 3, 2009
• A forum for all
• Army to separate Soldiers who don’t extend to deploy
• 2 Soldiers killed in Afghanistan
• Remains of missing Soldier recovered
• No new orders for 82nd Abn. Div.


November 25, 2009
• Helmick assumes command of XVIII Airborne Corps
• Panthers come home after deployment
• Fort Bragg civilian wins IMCOM Stalwart Award
• 2 Soldiers killed in Afghanistan


November 19, 2009
• Soldiers must use crosswalks
• 1 Soldier killed, 1 still missing in Afghanistan
• Officials stress awareness in wake of Fort Hood tragedy
• Yule Mart opens Friday


November 12, 2009
• President says nation will always remember Fort Hood victims
• New parachute accommodates today’s Soldier
• No-mow areas protect environment
• Fort Bragg woodpeckers find new home


November 5, 2009
• Irwin Intermediate School teacher wins Teacher of the Year
• Army, Air Force test JFEX capabilities
• Paratrooper dies in Iraq
• Telephone scam affects Fort Bragg
• Firefighters keep kids safe


October 29, 2009
• XVIII Airborne Corps changes structure to be more adaptable for any mission
• 28th CSH deploys to Iraq
• Fort Bragg deploys firefighters to Puerto Rico
• Victims remembered during vigil

October 22, 2009
• Local crime declines
• Black Falcons conduct heavy drop exercise
• Paratroopers brave weather for training exercise
• List helps keep Soldiers, Family members safe


October 15, 2009
• Whole Barracks Renewal project creates new homes for Soldiers
• Fort Bragg chosen as finalist in Army Community of Excellence competition
• Bragg, Pope, Harnett County train for disaster
• Traffic control points keep Soldiers safe
• Fort Bragg Soldiers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month


October 8, 2009
• Fort Bragg police increase cell phone enforcement
• Vandals responsible for destruction of training ranges
• Bragg MP killed in Afghanistan
• New communications center opens
• Hybrid vehicles help cut base emissions


October 1, 2009
• Paratrooper credits Army training for saving life of lightning strike victim
• 2nd BCT paratroopers get a taste of real combat during platoon live fire exercise
• Fort Bragg’s master planner visualizes post’s future
• 2009 Family of Year nominations begin today
• Speeders risk more than just tickets
• Womack shifts to patient, Family-centered care
• Year of the NCO: Senior noncommissioned officer leaves legacy of honor


September 24, 2009
• Special Forces Soldiers, paratroopers killed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom
• Army, Fort Bragg participate in National Preparedness Month observance
• Impact aid helps military, civilian students
• New camo pattern may blend in better in Afghanistan
• Fort Bragg station provides post emergency information
• Recycling plastics soon to be mandatory in North Carolina


September 17, 2009
• Bragg prepares for H1N1 flu
• Training center to move to $50 million facility
• Paratrooper killed in Afghanistan
• Workshop teaches suicide intervention
• Corn, soybeans, biofuels coming to Fort Bragg


September 10, 2009
• Paratroopers begin replacing Marines in Al Anbar province
• Actor set to visit Fort Bragg
• 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade gets new commander
• Charity campaign kicks off new season


September 3, 2009
• Patience is a virtue while Fort Bragg Post Office receives upgrades, facelift
• Falcons, corps headquarters conduct Joint Forcible Entry Exercise
• 550th Area Support Medical Company deploys to Iraq
• Deployment extended for 82nd
• Army medical center, mothers help others through cord blood donation


August 27, 2009
• 4th BCT heads to Afghanistan
• Airlift Wing dedicates nose art to XVIII Airborne Corps
• Special Forces Soldier killed in Afghanistan
• Bragg welcomes Linden Oaks students
• Fort Bragg kitchens cooking up awards
• Commercial photography illegal on Fort Bragg


August 20, 2009
• XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg commander leaves for Pentagon
• Two Soldiers killed by IEDs in Afghanistan
• z1st BCT safety program recognized as Army’s
• ‘One of the best’ named Army clinical director of the year
• New motor pool an improvement for brigade maintenance teams
• New program helps Soldiers avoid potential fees while deployed


August 13, 2009
• Fort Bragg paratroopers receive medals for valor in Afghanistan
• 4th Brigade Combat Team deploys to Afghanistan
• 1st Brigade Combat Team deploys to Iraq
• Fort Bragg works to fix gridlock
• Hero treasures American citizenship most
• XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general closes ‘decisive, historic’ command
• ‘First Lady’ of XVIII Airborne Corps leaves Fort Bragg with legacy of support for Soldiers, Families
• Plans to restore landmark discussed during mission


August 6, 2009
• Post leadership ensures better barracks for Soldiers
• More time for Soldiers to renew licenses
• Dryer fires a problem on Fort Bragg
• Illegal dumping pollutes water supply
• Soldiers come home to comfort
• Jumpmaster sets standard
• GI Bill benefit transfers begin
• PSYOP group welcomes new commander
• Despite dry well, operation a success for U.S., Iraqi forces


July 30 ,2009
• Power line to enhance energy needs, new structure will impact Fort Bragg traffic
• Top enlisted leaders call for review of TRICARE
• 4th PSYOP Group remembers fallen comrade
• Fort Bragg noncommissioned officers lead the way
• 16th MPs welcome back former commander
• Fort Bragg offers transportation for Massey Hill Classical students


July 23, 2009
• Special Forces posthumously honors hero with Soldier’s Medal
• Traffic safety is no accident
• New policy limits hours for alcohol sales
• Paratroopers bring combat perspective to scientists
• 528th Sustainment Brigade activates, changes command
• White House recognizes CFC of Southeastern North Carolina
• Fort Bragg builds bridge from recycled materials


July 16, 2009
• Fort Bragg looks to ease traffic concerns by alternative means
• Giving Family gets gift of their own
• Suspect sought in abandoned baby case
• E.E. Smith, Fort Bragg forge partnerships


July 9, 2009
• Airborne troopers jump into Montana to commemorate Battle of Little Big Horn
• Progress in Afghanistan, Commander briefs infrastructure improving, security strengthening
• Secretary of Defense lauds Bragg Soldiers for life-saving actions
• Troops celebrate America’s 233rd birthday
• Soldier helps protect Fort Bragg, individuals’ sensitive information
• Personnel urged to take steps before traveling abroad


July 2, 2009
• Jump to recovery, Paratrooper injured in Iraq parachutes into Key West
• Evacuation exercise tests paratroopers’ flexibility
• 18th Fires Brigade welcomes new commander
• Operation Celebrate Freedom VII
• Spartan Brigade under new leadership


June 25, 2009
• You have to love Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg Garrison receives new leader
• ‘Pvt. Murphy’ returns to hometown with new book
• Building with BRAC, Fort Bragg undergoing 300 million in construction projects
• Old barracks building razed to make room for new
• Runway gets asphalt makeover
• Fort Bragg directorates assist renters caught in foreclosure cycle

June 18, 2009
• Corps general bids farewell
• Fort Bragg Education Services hold ceremony for graduates

• Special Forces medic, ranger named NCO, Soldier of Year
• Soldiers learn combat stress techniques
• Buying a fake education from diploma mills


June 11, 2009
• ‘Members of the Army team’ Fort Bragg holds 19th annual installation awards ceremony
• XVIII Airborne Corps selects top color guard
• Engineers ready to deploy to Iraq
• National Guard Training Institute earns Top Site Award
• Commuting smarter saves gas
• Scams alive: Cyber criminals prey on Soldiers, Families
• 16th MP Bde. honors fallen Soldiers

June 4, 2009
• It's that time of year again
• 82nd Airborne assumes command of RC-East from 10st Airborne
• Paratrooper dies in Iraq
• Material Maintenance Division recognized for excellence

May 28, 2009
• Always in front
• Tweeting the Army story
• 82nd Abn. Div. paratrooper dies in Afghanistan
• Fort Bragg stands shoulder to shoulder against suicide