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95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) Fields Latest Army Radios for the Battlefield
Fort Bragg troops get training with a boost of technology.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Local Hot-Button Issues
As in any town the issues affecting the community are constantly ongoing, evolving, and being taken into consideration. As part of the military community I have to say the country options for upcoming deployments looks bleak, high operational tempo cycles, increasing military suicide rates, sequester cuts, families unraveling at the seams and the biggest one right now - PTSD and the care of our wounded warriors.
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Defense Official Makes Case for BRAC
The acting deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and environment made the case for another round of base realignment and closure Friday.
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Mental Health Research Funding Yielding Results
Mental health care provided for soldiers is light years ahead of what it was during the beginning of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the director of the Army Medical Command says.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Dempsey: Post-2014 Security Agreement Talks Can Move Forward
It isn’t necessary to have a decision on an exact number of troops in post-2014 Afghanistan before securing a bilateral security agreement, says the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Best Ranger Competition 2013
Will one of the eight teams from Fort Bragg win again this year?
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Afghan Child Rescued from Well: Afghan and US Soldiers Partner to Save the Day
Teamwork and soldier working together, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division
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Deadline to File Tax Returns is Monday — Can't File on Time? Request an Extension
The Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers who need more time to file don't need to panic.
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Pinterest Recycled Army Uniform Ideas
Wondering what to do with old Army items? Look no further - Pinterest is here.
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Yard Sale Roundup
Add your sale in the comments or post it as an announcement for free!
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Potential Furlough Impact for Fort Bragg Schools
The following news is good for personnel at Fort Bragg's 11 schools.
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Soldiers to Get Pay Raise, Increase in Housing Allowance for 2014
Soldiers will see a pay raise of one percent and a 3.9-percent increase in the basic allowance for housing in 2014.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Tornado Watch Issued for 21 Counties
The central North Carolina counties are under a tornado watch until 9a.m.
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Fort Bragg's Independence Day Celebration Cancelled Due to Budget Cutbacks
With post tightening spending, the annual 4th of July event among other services have been reduced as announced on Thursday at Fort Bragg.
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Army Reinstates Tuition Assistance for Remainder of Fiscal Year 2013
Great news for the military community, and colleges too.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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DOD Announced Units for Upcoming Afghanistan Rotation this Summer
Though Afghanistan is set to wind down in 2014, the following personnel are being deployed to meet the mission starting this summer.
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Fayetteville's Luke Edgemon Advances on 'The Voice'
Massey Hill Classical High School grad gets a shot at stardom once again.
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Selective Early Retirement Board Could Affect 1,200 Field Grade Officers
August Selective Early Retirement Board could affect 1,200 field grade officers In August, the Army will convene a Selective Early Retirement Board for lieutenant colonels and colonels. The move is just one part of a larger Army effort to meet its cong
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U.S. Army Soldier Assigned to South Korea Could Face Charges in Alleged Car Chase Shooting
Two U.S. soldiers are under investigation.
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50th Signal Battalion Soldier Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run
The soldier is accused of hitting a motorcyclist and fleeing the scene.
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The Hidden Crime of Human Trafficking and Its Victims
The White House Forum on Combating Human Trafficking issued the draft Federal Strategic Action Plan on Services for Victims of Human Trafficking. It will be available for review and comment for 45 days.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
