Tag Archives: Fort Bragg
Throwback Thursday 05 OCT 2023 – Red Hats and Riggers
Parachute Riggers of the Airborne Who in the US Army wears a red baseball cap? The iconic red baseball cap was adopted by parachute riggers in the 11th Parachute Maintenance Company at Fort Campbell, KY in late 1949. This distinctive … Continue reading
Remembering an Army Aviation Giant – MG Carl H. McNair
Courtesy of Association of the US Army Wed, 05/04/2022 – 11:31 Retired Maj. Gen. Carl McNair, a longtime member of the Association of the U.S. Army and a giant in the Army aviation community, died May 2. He was 88. … Continue reading
THE GREEN BERETS — THE QUIET PROFESSIONALS
“Green Berets” “A symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom.” -President Kennedy on the Green Berets, April 11, 1962 President John F. Kennedy was visionary in his efforts to increase the … Continue reading
Remembering General Y
It was 06 DEC 2005 – Ten Years Ago that the world lost a man who had given much … William P. Yarborough LTG William P. Yarborough, USA (Ret.) passed on 06 December 2005 after a life that enriched … Continue reading
Military Christmas Cards
It’s that time of year to send well wishes to those family and friends. Have you seen the unique and distinctive Christmas cards available at two of my favorite museums? Each of the notecards is blank on the inside and … Continue reading
82d Airborne Division – All American Week 2009
Please set aside the dates – 16 to 22 MAY 2009 — Fort Bragg & Fayetteville, NC 82nd Airborne: Normandy 1944 Current Schedule of Events: Saturday – Monday, 16 – 18 MAY: 82d Airborne Division Museum Living History Detachment (re-enactors) … Continue reading
A FLASH of Color – Special Forces Style
On the Way to Fort Bragg A few weeks ago, I had a trip to Fort Bragg to witness and record the induction of three retired Special Forces soldiers as “a distinguished member of the Regiment.” While there, I met … Continue reading
Happy Birthday US ARMY GREEN BERETS!
The origins of the US Army Special Forces, the green berets, came from the First Special Service Force – A WW II combined United States – Canadian unit and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The latter was the … Continue reading
John Michael and the General
John Michael and the General ?? John Michael and the General It was a surprise trip, or should I say it was a last-minute notice “we’re going to Fayetteville … TOMORROW!” I, John Michael, must admit that I am a … Continue reading