Keeping Fort Bragg Safe ‘GLIDE’ FOCUS - B
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March 14, 2019 VOLUME LV, NUMBER 10 WWW.PARAGLIDEONLINE.NET NSIDE I THE Secure: Keeping Fort Bragg safe ‘GLIDE’ FOCUS - B Earning the Expert Infantryman Badge: This five-day exercise, which started March 1, consisted of a fitness test of 49 push-ups and 59 sit-ups, each Photo by Jelia Hepner/Paraglide done in two minutes, At approximately 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, an 82nd Abn. Div. Soldier working the All American Access Control Point (ACP) stopped a foreign national and a four-mile run in from entering Fort Bragg. The individual had an expired visa, drivers license and out of date registration. Canine units reacted to the suspect’s ve- 32 minutes. hicle and as a precaution, the ACP was closed. After an inspection by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, no explosives were found. The ACP was reopened at approximately 2:45 p.m. LIFE - C Achievement panel provides inspiration for young women BY EVE MEINHARDT Senior leader spous- FORSCOM PAO es tour Fort Bragg: Military spouses of OKLAHOMA CITY, Fort Bragg’s senior Okla. — The U.S. leaders gathered to ex- Army Oklahoma City perience aviation flight West Recruiting Com- simulation and con- pany hosted a Women’s Achievement Panel at duct a post wide site Courtesy photo visit to key locations. Southern Nazarene Uni- An employer discusses job openings to a Soldier during a Fort Bragg Transition Expo. versity on International Women’s Day, March 8, for young women at- SPORTS - D Transition expo tailored for tending local middle Photo by U.S. Army and high schools. Lt. Gen. Laura Richard- installation service members The panel was com- son, acting command- prised of six successful ing general, FORSCOM, BY TOM MCCOLLUM some of which are rare here,” said Kelli women who spoke about gives the keynote address FORT BRAGG GARRISON PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Willoughby, USO of North Carolina their experiences and during the 2019 Women’s Warrior and Family programs director. answered questions to Achievement Panel at Service members and their Families “Many of the service members who at- provide inspiration and Southern Nazarene Uni- who are considering leaving military ser- tended these events asked us to try to guidance for the young versity in Oklahoma City, vice within the next 18 months have a find employers who want what they of- women as they navigate Okla., March 8. great opportunity to begin looking for a fer. So we listened and adjusted who we the difficulties of their Maximum strength professional life after their service at Fort were inviting.” teenage years and start FORSCOM today, she multiplies endurance: Bragg’s Transition Expo at the Iron Mike The USO and SFL-TAP have also looking toward what said she never imagined Strength training is the Conference Center, April 23 through 24. made other changes to help fit the needs they would like to ac- that all of this was pos- origin and foundation Throughout the two-day event, work- of the Fort Bragg community. A net- complish in the future. sible, but that she’s found of physical training shops and briefings will be offered on working cocktail social will be held the Lt. Gen. Laura Rich- her life’s work very satis- development. how to prepare for interviews, how to evening of April 23 while the majority of ardson, acting com- fying and that she feels highlight talents and military skills for ci- the Expo will be held April 24. manding general, U.S. like she’s made a differ- vilian jobs and how to separate veterans “We will now hold our breakout ses- Army Forces Com- ence. from their civilian counterparts. sions the same time as the hiring fair. mand, provided the Richardson advised the WHERE TO GO Organizers of the expo, Fort Bragg’s This way people can talk to prospective keynote address. As the young women that they Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance employers and then learn how to better first female combat he- own their own success FORT BRAGG VOICES..... 2A Program (SFL-TAP) and the USO of prepare for their actual interview,” said licopter battalion com- and encouraged the adults GI JENN...................... 2A North Carolina, are ensuring the pro- Willoughby. “With the training needs mander in the Army in the room to help our spective employers are seeking the type of and operation tempo of Fort Bragg many while deployed in Iraq youth find their dream IN BRIEF...................... 4A skills Fort Bragg service members have. service members said they could not take to being the first female and connect the pathway FROM THE ARCHIVES ..... 2B “In the past, our Transition Expo was three days off to attend past expos.” deputy commanding to that dream. a collection of prospective employers general and now acting LOCAL HAPPENINGS.......2C who were seeking a wide variety of skills, See Expo Page A3 commanding general of See Women Page A3 WORSHIP.....................3C GET FIT ......................2D RUNNERS’CORNER ........2D CLASSIFIEDS..................3D Fort Bragg celebrates Women’s History THE Read more about Women’s History PARAGLIDE on page 1C in Life. Courtesy Photo These four female pilots leaving their ship at the four engine school at Read online Lockbourne are members of a group of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS) who have been trained to www.paraglideonline.net ferry the B-17 Flying Fortresses. 2 A Opinion www.paraglideonline.net March 14, 2019 Message from XVIII Airborne Corps Command team International Women’s Day 2019 Founded more than a century ago, International Women’s Day honors the so- cial, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s theme, Balance for Better, highlights gender parity as essential in all aspects of life — from thriving, global economies to vibrant, local communities. Furthermore, Interna- tional Women’s Day strives to bridge the gender gap by addressing the needs of both women and men, equally. This week, we asked: The XVIII Airborne Corps’ mission requires a diversity of viewpoints to success- fully operate in a dynamic and complex environment. International Women’s Day is about finding smart, practical, and inclusive solutions to the missions that our “What woman has inspired nation expects us to accomplish. All across the globe, our Corps protects citizens and creates opportunities for women to excel; which contributes to the stability, security, and prosperity of entire nations. you during your lifetime?” Today, we celebrate the contributions of women within XVIII Airborne Corps who serve in many diverse roles and leadership capacities. The success of our mis- sion is contingent upon our ability and attitudes in addressing the needs of people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion or social class. The diversity of our teammates “My stepmother. She is 5 feet tall but makes us unified, stronger, and better. Not every citizen of the world enjoys the privileges and rights of a free society very powerful like a mighty Chihuahua. — International Women’s Day is a call to action to combat gender inequality and She is incredible and I don’t give her violence against women. It takes all of us, working together, to make a difference; enough credit.” and, it starts now. Officer Nicole Burton, “One person alone cannot change the world, but they can cast a stone across the wa- Fayetteville Police Department ters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa “I am inspired by Malala Yousafzai. She works for education for younger women. She been through a hard situation but she made herself stronger because of it.” Olivia Garner, Development and fundraiser manager for the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation “My grandmother. She was always very determined and hard working. She fought to the very end, she died of cancer 10 years ago. “ Spc. Devin Pruett, dog lady’ vs the ‘crazy cat lady.’ At one 550th Military Working Dog Detachment point our family had 11 dogs at one time, seven of which were puppies from a dog we were told was fixed. From this, you can probably guess what I would do first if I won. I would adopt an ungodly amount of dogs, which would then force me to find a larger home. Secondly, I would buy an island where I could move all of the amazing dogs “My grandmother who is battling and people we have met along the way. cancer right now. Single mother of We have met such incredible people 3, so she pushed through pretty but they haven’t gotten to meet each other. If we could all live together, we hard.” The Lottery could introduce our best friends from Pfc. Cameron Roy, Alaska to our great friends in Georgia. 550th Military Working Dog Detachment BY JENNIFER MORALES This would also save our kids and our- PARAGLIDE selves from feeling the pain that military PCSing often brings. Every time we pass by the Power- Thirdly, I would buy all of the restau- ball sign, and see the numbers growing rants that we have grown attached to each week, it has an almost automatic along the way. That would mean that response of, “what would you do if you pizza place in Italy and the Vietnam- won?” As a military brat and spouse, ese place in Augusta would always be “I would have to say my mom, her there are many things that I would do. an option. No longer would we have to being a military spouse with four Being military, we have the oppor- deal with the frustration of food just not tunity to meet amazing people, visit hitting the spot. Instead, our hardest kids. She is a strong woman who beautiful places and eat delicious food, choice would be which one to choose.