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2010 Life archive

December 16, 2010
• Snowball Express comes to Fayetteville
• Fort Bragg Soldiers donate to annual ‘Bicycle Man’ charity drive
• Bragg wounded warriors swim with sharks
• Hanukkah celebration a night to remember

December 9, 2010
• Doctor continues Family history of military service
• Local adoption: an affordable, hometown solution
• Retired general, author pays a visit to North Post PX
• Fort Bragg schools find initiative on America Recycles Day

December 2, 2010
• Volunteers give back to women veterans
• Parachute wedding dress finds new home
• Fort Bragg honors its native heritage
• Garrison commander connects with children through books

November 24, 2010
• Fort Bragg receives enough turkeys to feed 2,000 Soldiers, their Families
• Pegasus DFAC works overtime for Thanksgiving feast
• Fort Bragg youth represents military Family in N.C. State Honors Chorus
• Snuff out tobacco use, increase Soldier readiness

November 18, 2010
• Military Family life consultants provide the needed support before, during, after deployment
• Fort Bragg schools use new cafeteria software system
• National Public Lands Day event dedicated to fallen Soldier

November 11, 2010
• Operation Market Garden Battle of the Buldge, Korea, Vietnam and the battle that started it all for paratroopers around the world
• D-Day paratrooper reflects on service
• Local motorcycle builder to honor Fort Bragg’s Fisher House


November 4, 2010
• Soldiers give students a taste of the Army
• Paratroopers make ‘homecoming’ in sponsor city
• Health fair provides care for Fort Bragg civilian employees
• Fort Bragg celebrates Military Family Month

October 28, 2010
• Don’t be ‘ghoulish’ about Halloween safety
• Devers Elementary receives nutrition grant
• Higher education partner to help veterans complete four-year degrees

October 21, 2010
• Domestic violence is everyone's business
• Wearing pink for a good, justifiable cause
• Red badge of courage: Army PAs serve with distinction
• E.E. Smith holds inauguration for student government

October 14, 2010
• Crossing guards ensure safety at schools
• Rockabilly band members balance time being Soldiers, musicians
• Gear up for the Green Living Tour
• G.I. Janes head to the rapids

October 7, 2010
• Chaplain leads first-ever animal blessing on Fort Bragg
• Military spouse pens grant request for Fayetteville Cares
• Teen survivor travels to California, New York for movie production
• Powering America through energy efficiency

September 30, 2010
• Fort Bragg chaplains, community churches come together to ‘Rock the Fort’
• Placing sleeping infants on back may ward off SIDS
• New child development center opens
• Panelists address issues at town hall meeting

September 23, 2010
• Fort Bragg Soldiers partner with Make-a-Wish Foundation to bring joy to Florida youth
• Craig Morgan rocks the runway
• 5th annual Haunted Hercules to entertain Fort Bragg Families

September 16, 2010
• Father Daughter Ball gives Families night of fun, fantasy
• Combating the stigma of suicide: An Army story
• Town hall meeting aids single Soldiers
• Spouses of deployed Lightning Soldiers bond, learn on weekend retreat

September 9, 2010
• Single Soldiers program offers many benefits
• Protect your child’s vision with appropriate safety measures
• Program teaches military children to ‘march’ on
• Army FMWR offers contest to win a year of free house-cleaning services

September 2, 2010
• Fort Bragg holds all inclusive Heritage Day
• Art From the Heart helps put second career into focus
• SOS training conference shares best practices with global staff and partners
• Many women, one legacy

August 26, 2010
• Sizzlin’ Saturday at Smith Lake
• Families of the fallen grieve among new friends
• VAC wings wounded warrior west
• Fort Bragg women mark Women’s Equality Day

• Women’s Equality Day foundress lauds Bragg

August 19, 2010
• Operation Rising Star gives future singers chance to record demo
• G.I. Jane owns Smith Lake for a day
• Summer academy gives students taste of dance
• Child, Youth and School Services train young ‘cyber explorers’

August 12, 2010
• Soldiers make life sweeter for surrendered pets
• ACAP looks to increase capabilities for transitioning Soldiers
• Youth Action Council meeting gives next generation a voice
• 18th Fires Bde. Soldier shows off talent by helping others

August 5, 2010
• Lt. Dan Band performs from the heart to welcome home Soldiers, Airmen
• Green acres: The Fort Bragg challenge to live sustainably
• Back to school special: What’s new with no child left behind?

July 29, 2010
• Operation Purple helps military children cope with stress of deployed parents
• Soldier survives accident against all odds
• Camp provides fun for children out of school
• Clone wars: learning to fight identity theft

July 22, 2010
• Falcon paratrooper beats cancer and expectations
• 1,000th military Family calls Linden Oaks home
• Summertime fun: Fort Bragg children enhance learning skills
• Driver improvement school reinforces safety on Fort Bragg

July 15, 2010
• Girl power: Ladies go from pedals to paddles
• Acting class for children brings out future stars
• Local mother MADD about actions of drunk drivers

July 8, 2010
• Fort Bragg celebrates 4th of July
• Hot weather opens door for increase in heat injuries
• At Your Service: Best iPhone apps for military lifestyle
• Fort Bragg utilizes OPSEC site for Families of deployed Soldiers

July 1, 2010
• Fort Bragg to host July 4th celebration
• Youth learn leadership skills, sense of community at conference
• Couples learn communication skills at ACS class
• HIMARS Family day goes off with a bang

June 24, 2010
• Through the eyes of a child: Desert Camp Kids gives children pint-sized Afghanistan experience
• Traveling show teaches Soldiers about sexual harassment
• Driving school teaches teens behind the wheel

June 17, 2010
• Quilters patch together camaraderie at meetings
• USO of North Carolina receives local donation
• Siblings in arms: Sisters, brother serve in Armed Forces
• Guitar students put on show at Tolson


June 10, 2010
• North Carolina Symphony plays at Fort Bragg
• Spartans face reality during unit’s brigade Safety Day
• Bragg Soldier battles cancer while serving
• Smith Lake Recreation Park offers visitors fun

June 3, 2010
• Army Special Operations honors fallen heroes
• Fallen Soldiers will always be remembered in ceremony
• Action! Musician ‘gives all’ to troops in music video
• Exceptional Family Member Program supports Families with special needs

May 27, 2010
• Fort Bragg, the place for summer fun
• Gordon students celebrate education with Patriot Day
• Douglas Byrd students help produce podcasts for Airborne and Special Operations Museum
• Fort Bragg Family works to raise awareness about brain disease

May 20, 2010
• Field of Honor reveres servicemembers
• DUI prevention gets personal

May 13, 2010
• Spouses get to experience Military life
• Sports USA provides food, fun
• Soldiers, Families could benefit from child care assistance program
• Armed Forces Day celebrates servicemembers

May 6, 2010

• ‘Day of service’ helps save lives
• Paratroopers help children work together
• Hijinks, High Kicks help boost morale in Haiti

April 29, 2010
• One man’s wisdom passed down to his beloved son
• Special operations community has advocate in ‘Care Coalition’
• Local businesses help Fort Bragg residents celebrate Earth Day
• Cultural Resources Management Program takes visitors back to Fort Bragg’s past

April 22, 2010
• Families of fallen Soldiers enjoy getting away from it all at Victory Junction Camp
• Green lodging available
• Military spouses learn to control mind, body
• Spouses get a taste of Army life

April 15, 2010
• Irwin students celebrate being Army brats
• Butner students celebrate being military children
• Fort Bragg services uphold Army Family Covenant
• Volunteer dedicates life to caring for troops

April 8, 2010
• Services, treatment available for those with alcohol concerns
• Fort Bragg community gives to Families in need
• Workshop offers ADHD information
• Perks card program offers customer discounts

April 1, 2010
• Riders get ‘back to basics’
• Fort Bragg to celebrate Easter with service, brunch
• Home alone policy helps protect children
• Consumers can file complaints on Fort Bragg

March 25, 2010
• Fort Bragg history makers at work
• Earth Hour helps save planet by flipping switch
• Mobile tools to help troops quit tobacco, save cash
• Fort Bragg students find adventure in reading with community leaders

March 18, 2010
• Mothers, daughters on time for tea party
• Retired Soldier recounts history of all-black Ranger company
• Women’s history makers work on Fort Bragg
• Transition Training Academy holds first graduation

March 11, 2010
• Woman serves country in time of need
• Soldier deploys in search of ‘buried treasure’
• Women’s organization experiences growth
• Wounded Soldier honored during Daytona Bike Week

March 4, 2010
• WWII paratrooper visits Fort Bragg
• Workshop teaches suicide intervention
• Job fair helps military spouses meet potential employers
• Surgery clinic paves ‘road to health’

February 25, 2010
• Fort Bragg observes African American History Month
• Courses offered to improve Soldiers’ skills
• ACS can help with deployment stress
• Fort Bragg Family member undergoes transformation

February 18, 2010
• Family members learn about self-defense at seminar
• Annual class provides self-defense, risk-reduction lessons
• Surgical procedure changes lives

February 11, 2010
• Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey spread joy to Fort Bragg
• Family celebrates life, love during Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
• Recording artist to share strength at Fort Bragg
• Spouses find friends on Internet

February 4, 2010
• Soldier expresses experiences through poetry
• USMAPS looks for Fort Bragg prospects
• Blogged down: Military children share stories, wisdom online
• Soldier Show seeks new members

January 28, 2010
• Donor center helps Soldiers, Families take care of their own
• Spouse faces reunion, reintegration challenges
• Military discount list online

January 21, 2010
• National Autism Awareness month puts spotlight on early detection
• Fireplaces, wood stoves require safety precautions

January 14, 2010
• Winter preparation key to survival
• ASEP launches life-long careers for military spouses
• Crossroads Coffee House provides good food, entertainment
• Tax Center helps Soldiers, Families navigate tax laws

January 7, 2010
• Resolving to make changes for the new year
• Financial readiness carries into 2010
• All about children: Military Families receive gifts
• Free computers help deployed paratroopers’ Families