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Troops facing financial uncertainty aided by AER Fort Bragg community linked with millions of dollars in Army aid

BY CURTIS STRATTON Special Forces PARAGLIDE NCO awarded To retired Lt. Gen. Ray- mond Mason, the director Soldier’s Medal of Army Emergency Relief Photos Sgt. 1st Class Mark Albright/SFAB PAO BY JANICE BURTON (AER), financial stability Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, U.S. Army FORSCOM acting commanding general, hands off the SFAC unit colors SWCS PAO is tantamount to battlefield to Brig. Gen. Mark H. Landes, SFAC commanding general, during the unit’s activation ceremony Nov. 29. preparedness. “Financial readiness is It’s 3:30 a.m. on a spring about combat readiness,” morning. You are on a mis- Mason said. “If a Soldier is sion to deliver a VIP to a distracted with something SFAC, 2nd SFAB activates designated locale. Up ahead, you see a vehicle in a ditch. in their lives, they’re not fo- SFAC PAO cused on their training or the right people in the right posi- role in the Army. Their operations Smoke is coming out of it, unit mission, and if we send tions to be ready and effective.” aren’t as well-known as the large his- and you see tiny flickers of them into combat, they’re The Security Force Assistance Gen. Mark A. Milley, Army chief torical conventional military battles. flames. a danger to their buddy to Command (SFAC) and the 2nd of staff, attended the ceremony and The Army is full of security force as- What do you do? Before their left and their right be- Security Force Assistance Brigade spoke about the SFABs unique mis- sistance history ranging from train- you decide, add in the fact cause they’re distracted.” (SFAB) held a combined activation sion. ing police in Bosnia to large scale that you are carrying pre- He added, more than 50 ceremony, Nov. 29. “Their primary function is to ad- operations in Vietnam and Iraq, all cious cargo — a family. Do percent of E-4s and below, The ceremony marked the begin- vise, assist, enable and accompany of which provided vital contributions you stop and help or do you 32 percent of noncommis- ning of the two new units charged indigenous conventional forces in to achieving our nation’s goals. continue on your way? sioned officers and 22 per- with security force assistance. SFABs combat operations and to secure The U.S. Army has been advising For Sgt. 1st Class Erik cent of O-1 to O-3 officers are specialized Army units whose themselves against their threats,” partnered forces for decades. The Kingsley, a Special Forces have used predatory lending core mission is to conduct training, Milley said. SFAC heritage can be traced back noncommissioned officer agencies at least once. advising, assisting, enabling and ac- SFABs are the Army’s dedicated to Vietnam, the Military Assistance who was awarded the Sol- During his recent visit to companying operations with allied conventional organization for con- Command-Vietnam (MAC-V) was dier’s Medal by Maj. Gen. Fort Bragg, he cited a re- and partner nations. ducting security force assistance established in 1962 with the purpose Kurt Sonntag on Thursday, cent AER survey: an average The SFAC is the division-level around the world. Each SFAB has to control advisory and assistance ef- there was only one answer. of 35 percent of all service command element of the five active- a regional focus and its unique ca- fort in Vietnam. The MAC-V com- As he pulled off the road, he members had taken payday duty SFABs and the 2nd SFAB is pabilities enable them to perform mand relationship and mission with slammed breaks, he jolted loans with 300 to 500 per- the second security force assistance wherever they’re needed with mini- the Military Assistance Advisory his Family — his wife, his cent annual percentage rates brigade to be activated. mal cultural and regional orientation. Group is very similar to the relation- children and his brother- (APR), an issue which he “Soldiers that join the SFABs Security force assistance has a long ship the SFAC has with the SFABs in-law — awake. Before said AER could help. are experienced, well-trained and history and has always played a vital today, said Landes. he jumped out of the car, With a 76-year history of mature leaders who have deployed he told his wife to call 911. providing $1.9 billion in as- many times,” said Brig. Gen. Mark With his brother-in-law, sistance to over 4 million H. Landes, SFAC commanding a member of the U.S. Air Soldiers, AER has given general. “These Soldiers are volun- Force on his heels, he ran $4 million to Fort Bragg, teering to deploy again somewhere down the embankment to $300,000 of that in grants. in the world where they can affect the ditch where the car had Mason listed key items in change.” come to rest. The ground which Soldiers often require Landes most recently served as the around and under the car assistance, the first being deputy commanding general for sup- was on fire as the flames car repair, followed by rent port for Fort Bliss, Texas and the 1st licked at the vehicle. deposit, utilities, furniture, Armored Division, and Brig. Gen. “I knew we had to get away appliances, house repairs, di- Donn Hill, 2nd SFAB commander, from the car,” said Kings- saster relief and passport and most recently served as the G-3, -5 ley, who is assigned to the immigration fees. Most cat- and -7 at the XVIII Airborne Corps. U.S. Army John F. Ken- egories of eligible situations The 2nd SFAB is currently training nedy Special Warfare Cen- for aid are in the process of in preparation to deploy this spring ter and School and serves being expanded, with many to Afghanistan in support of Opera- as an operations sergeant Soldiers receiving 50 percent tion Enduring Freedom. for Company A, 4th Bat- loans/50 percent grants. “The way we train, prepare and talion, 1st Special Warfare operate has to be deliberate be- Training Group (Airborne). cause others are relying on us,” Brig Gen. Mark H. Landes, SFAC commanding general, hands off the 2nd Continue reading online Landes said. “I have the utmost SFAB unit colors to Brig. Gen. Donn Hill, 2nd SFAB commander, during at www.paraglide.net confidence that 2nd SFAB has their activation ceremony Nov. 29. See Hero Page A3 NY firefighters bring gracious greetings to service members

BY TWANA ATKINSON Firefighters Operation Wounded service members and their Families. WAMC PAO Warrior. The appreciation tour consists of This organization has been trav- visits to wounded service members The New York Nassau County eling to bring joy to wounded Sol- at Walter Reed National Mili- Firefighters drove hundreds of miles diers at multiple military posts tary Medical Center in Washing- to show their appreciation for the in- and bases for more than 15 years. ton D.C., Fort Bragg and Camp jured Soldiers of Fort Bragg’s Wom- “This project initially began be- Lejeune, North Carolina. ack Army Medical Center Dec. 6. cause of the overwhelming sup- “We’re just a small representation About a dozen firefighters and port that we had from the Iraqi of a lot of people back home that emergency management specialists conflict,” Kushner said. “We re- make this happen,” said Patricia formed an organization called Op- ceived so many care packages that Lugar, the NCWOPP plans coor- eration Wounded Warrior to help we decided to go around to the dinator. give back to injured active-duty bases these Soldiers were deploying Once the organization complet- Soldiers. from and deliver them personally.” ed their appreciation tour, they “We started with the basic prem- The all-volunteer organization travel hours to their hometown in Photo by Twana Atkinson/WAMC PAO ise to bring some holiday cheer to conducts fundraisers throughout New York and immediately start New York Nassau County firefighter visits Fort Bragg those that were involved in military the year to deliver gifts of appre- planning for the next year’s tour. WTB and gives gifts during a wounded warrior ap- conflicts,” said Michael Kushner, ciation such as iPads, clothing and The New York firefighters will re- preciation event Dec. 6. vice chairman of the Nassau County other personal electronic devices to turn to Fort Bragg December 2019.

WHERE TO GO GLIDE NEXT YEAR INSIDE THE ‘ ’ Wreaths Across America FORT BRAGG VOICES...... 2A Jedi training camp at Throckmorton IN BRIEF...... 3A FOCUS - B Best of the best: Redleg paratroopers rival in USO Single-Soldier holiday lunch FROM THE ARCHIVES ...... 2B field artillery competition. LOCAL HAPPENINGS...... 2C LIFE - C WORSHIP...... 3C Happy Hanukkah: Fort Bragg Jewish commu- GET FIT ...... 2D nity celebrates 2018 festival of lights. Read the RUNNERS’CORNER ...... 2D SPORTS - D STRATTON COMMENTARY .. 2D PARAGLIDE online Army beats Navy: Black Knights triumphs CLASSIFIEDS...... 4D over Midshipmen in hottest game of the year. www.paraglideonline.net PA R A Ol TDF. % Fort Bragg I Voices How do you keep comedy in your life? ‘‘The way I keep during the holidays comedy in my life is being a dad. Just going home and Defending freedom is a year round mission spending time with my three little ones. This holiday season we take time to recognize the sacrifices of our dedicated Soldiers, civifians, and Just leaving the their Tamilies, who carry the 6urden of safeguarding our freedoms. Whether serving in forward depCoyed uniform behind and locations across the world or protecting our Tamilies at home, those who have answered the call tirelessly getting silly. defend freedom white helping others secure their own sta6Ce future. In this season of joy, giving, and hope, -Chaplain (Capt.) Davis we honor the selfless service of so many Americans. Dodson, 82nd Abn. Div. 'The more than 90,000 Soldiers assigned to Tort Bragg and throughout the X^IH Airborne Corps have diverse heritages and Backgrounds and celebrate many different holiday traditions. We are all ambassadors “Being a dad, my representing and fighting for ideals affirming life, liberty, and the pursuit of5Vo happiness. matter your kids are a little faith or 6eliefs, we are thankful this holiday season for the commitment of our Soldiers, civilians, and all older so keeping the comedy is very of their ‘Families. interesting. I keep Tach of you is a valued mem6er of this magnificent team and contributes to the greater good of our noble it fun by just being cause. While we tal{ç time to pause and enjoy the company of our Tamily and friends, keep in mind one me.” another’s safety over the holidays. Take the opportunity to reach out to fellow warriors who are celebrating -Staff Sgt. Stan Yelverton, the holidays on a battlefield far away from Tamily, friends, and home. (Be thankful for the positive role we 3rd ESC play in each other’s lives and never pass up the chance to tell someone the positive impact they have on your life and our calling. JLs we reflect on the past year and lookj’orward to 2019, be confident in your resolve to meet the chal­ lenges ahead and the collective worftoward a brighter future for all of us. Your strength, persistence, and “I keep comedy in unwavering service through acts of generosity and love, both home and abroad are an inspiration to us all. my life just by being You are part of the greatest force for good the world has ever fit own and we are exceedingly proud of your myself.” accomplishments, contributions, and commitment to Tort (Bragg and the X^III Jlirborne Corps. -Pvt. 2 Kwenzi Stinson, 20 Engr. Bde. It is our honor to serve with you. May Çod bless each of you and your Tamilies throughout this holiday season and in the New Year.

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“When I got to the car I could see distinguishes themselves by heroism that the driver was unconscious and not involving actual conflict with an still had his foot on the gas and the enemy. Per Army Regulation 600-8- In Brief grass, branches and trees around the 22: The performance must have in- car were catching fire.” volved personal hazard or danger and So Kingsley reached in and turned the the voluntary risk of life and is not Email your briefs to [email protected] ignition off, he pulled the man from solely awarded on the basis of having the car and grabbed his keys, wallet saved a person’s life. and phone. Throwing the unconscious It was first awarded in 1927 to Pvt. man over his shoulder, he started run- John P. Martin, who while serving with ning up the embankment, and found the 56th Ordnance Company without himself thrown to the ground as the car thought of his own safety, drove a fire Notice of Estates exploded. As ash rained down, Kings- truck into an area which housed loaded ley got back to his feet and checked the bombs and shells that were in danger victim for injuries. of blowing up. His heroic conduct was “When I saw his injuries were super- an inspiration to his fellow Soldiers, ficial from the air bag and the glass, I who rushed to join him in fighting the picked him back up and moved him fire. Death Notices: further away,” Kingsley said. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. A short time later, the N.C. High- Kurt Sonntag, the commander of the way Patrol and firemen arrived on the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Spe- Capt. Andrew P. Ross Sgt. Alan Decker scene. Taking a look at Kingsley, they cial Warfare Center and School said, This notice serves as an advisory for This notice serves as an advisory for ran toward him to render aid. “People like Pvt. John P. Martin and all those in possession of the property of all those in possession of the property of “I was dirty and had his blood all over like the man we are honoring today, Capt. Andrew P. Ross, as well as to per- Sgt. Alan Decker, as well as to persons to me,” he recalled. “So I explained that I Sgt. 1st Class Kingsley, know that sons to whom the deceased is indebt- whom the deceased is indebted, or those wasn’t the driver and I pointed to the serving in the United States Army is ed, or those indebted to the deceased. indebted to the deceased. Please contact guy on the ground. The firemen start- a profession. It’s not just a job; it is a Please contact Chief Warrant Officer 1st Lt. Kyle Johnson, summary court ed running to the car and I told them it calling. One we pursue by serving the 3 Joe Franklin, summary court martial martial officer, with all inquiries at (910) was empty. They wanted to know how nation in an honorable manner. We officer, with all inquiries at (910) 907- 396-6515 or email: kyle.j.johnson74. I knew, and I explained that I had got follow this calling and profession to 4259 or email: joe.w.franklin.mil@mail. [email protected]. the man, his keys, his phone and wal- preserve the trust and confidence of mil. let out of the car and no one else was the American people and our fellow Spc. Trei Thweatt there.” Soldiers.” Spc. Francesco Tisch This notice serves as an advisory for Kingsley, who by that time had done Sonntag went on to note Kingsley’s This notice serves as an advisory for all those in possession of the property all he could told the officers he had to actions embody the essential charac- all those in possession of the property of of Spc. Trei Thweatt, as well as to per- go. They wanted him to stay and fill teristics of the profession: trust, mili- Spc. Francesco Tisch, as well as to per- sons to whom the deceased is indebt- out reports, but he told them he was on tary expertise, honorable service and sons to whom the deceased is indebt- ed, or those indebted to the deceased. a mission: his brother-in-law needed esprit de corps. ed, or those indebted to the deceased. Please contact 1st Lt. Lucas O’Keeffe, to catch a plane to his duty station in Kingsley was humble when it comes Please contact Capt. Daniel Freeman, summary court martial officer, with all Okinawa, Japan. to receiving the award. He noted his summary court martial officer, with all inquiries at (540) 746-1233 or email: Having put the event behind him, training as a Green Beret had prepared inquiries at (423) 519-4740 or email: [email protected]. Kingsley was surprised when he went him for moments like the accident, [email protected]. to work the following Monday and his adding that his advanced training in Staff Sgt. Preston B. Hancock command team already knew about mountaineering prepared him to res- Master Sgt. Jeffrey M. Jacops This notice serves as an advisory for the incident. He was further surprised cue people in danger. This notice serves as an advisory for all those in possession of the property of when he learned that they had put him “I am really very humbled by this all those in possession of the property Staff Sgt. Preston B. Hancock, as well in for the U.S. Army Soldier’s Medal. honor,” he said. “I appreciate the sup- of Master Sgt. Jeffrey M. Jacops, as well as to persons to whom the deceased is The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to port of my command for nominating as to persons to whom the deceased is indebted, or those indebted to the de- any member of the Armed Forces me, and of my Family for being here indebted, or those indebted to the de- ceased. Please contact 2nd Lt. Eduardo who, while serving with the Army, today.” ceased. Please contact Maj. Dan Ger- Morales-Rodriguez, summary court shey, summary court martial officer, martial officer, with all inquiries at (910) with all inquiries at (910) 570-5237 or 432-4065 or email: eduardo.morales- email: [email protected]. [email protected]. Pfc. Logan T. Jackson Sgt. 1st Class Paul Chadwick This notice serves as an advisory for This notice serves as an advisory for all those in possession of the property of all those in possession of the property Pfc. Logan T. Jackson, as well as to per- of Sgt. 1st Class Paul Chadwick, as well sons to whom the deceased is indebt- as to persons to whom the deceased is Tax time is ed, or those indebted to the deceased. indebted, or those indebted to the de- Please contact Capt. Yoania Vazquez, ceased. Please contact 1st Lt. Aaron summary court martial officer, with all Sronce, summary court martial officer, right around inquiries at (910) 907-8929 or email: with all inquiries at (910) 432-8825 or the corner! [email protected]. email: [email protected]. Spc. Aaron E. Mastrorio Lt. Col. Paul V. Jacobson This notice serves as an advisory for This notice serves as an advisory for all The center provides free tax preparation, all those in possession of the property those in possession of the property of Lt. electronic filing and tax form distribution of Spc. Aaron E. Mastrorio, as well Col. Paul V. Jacobson, as well as to per- as to persons to whom the deceased is sons to whom the deceased is indebted, for federal and all state tax returns. indebted, or those indebted to the de- or those indebted to the deceased. Please ceased. Please contact 1st Lt. David J. contact Capt. Yoania Vazquez, summa- Wright, summary court martial officer, ry court martial officer, with all inqui- Beginning 9 a.m., Jan. 23, 2019 you can with all inquiries at (915) 799-7618 or ries at (910) 907-8929 or email: yoania. email: [email protected]. [email protected]. begin scheduling your appointment. (910) 396-1040 or 396-8299 (TAXX) Sgt. Joel Goyco Spc. Dustin J. Duncan This notice serves as an advisory for This notice serves as an advisory for NEW LOCATION all those in possession of the property all those in possession of the property of Sgt. Joel Goyco, as well as to persons of Spc. Dustin J. Duncan, as well as to to whom the deceased is indebted, or persons to whom the deceased is indebt- Fort Bragg Tax Center those indebted to the deceased. Please ed, or those indebted to the deceased. contact 1st Lt. Michael Texeira, sum- Please contact Capt. Glenn Meyer, mary court martial officer, with all in- summary court martial officer, with all Building 2-1133, located at the corner of Macomb and Armistead quiries at (910) 261-8806 or email: inquiries at (520) 909-5306 or email: streets, in the basement of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate [email protected]. [email protected]. (entrance in the rear)

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Assistance is provided by appointment or on a walk-in basis. However, appoint- ments are highly recommended. In order to have returns prepared, taxpayers must: 1. If a walk-in client, arrive at the Fort Bragg Tax Center no later than one hour prior to closing. 2. Bring W2 forms, which can be downloaded from the DFAS MyPay website at https://mypay.dfas.mil. A copy of an Leave and Earnings Statements cannot be used. 3. Bring military/dependent/retiree ID card. 4. If filing for another person or filing “married filing jointly” without a spouse present, bring a power of attorney and any tax forms the person received in the mail. 5. If wanting to receive an expedited refund via direct deposit, bring a canceled check.

The Fort Bragg Tax Center cannot prepare or file taxes without the necessary paperwork. This year, the tax center is not authorized to prepare any tax returns involving rental properties, business income or cancellation of debts. Those returns must be prepared by the taxpayer or a paid professional. 4A PARAGLIDE December 13, 2018 I DONNING THE BERET I FROM THE ARCHIVES B FocusDecember 13, 2018 www.paraglideonline.net Field artillery paratroopers rival in event

artillery jobs or military occupational spe- competitor and platoon leader assigned Best of the Best cialties (MOS). to Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 319th There were cannon crew members, fire Abn. Field Artillery Regiment control specialists, radar operators and for- (AFAR), 2nd Brigade Combat Competition ward observers, also known as “fisters.” Team, there’s always something The competitors were tested mentally to learn even during a competi- showcases skills, and physically on their proficiency to per- tion. form military tasks through written exams, “I’m pretty versed in the fire a physical fitness test, a live-fire exercise, direction center (FDC) and readiness an airborne operation and a 12-mile foot during the competition I march to determine bragging rights of the got to hear a couple things BY SGT.GIN-SOPHIE DE BELLOTTE Best of the Best. that made me think of 82ND ABN.DIV. PAO “This competition covers everything in something new,” Ma- our MOS,” said Sgt. 1st Class Domanic cias said. More than 120 82nd Airborne Division Thatcher, an evaluator during the compe- The FDC re- field artillery paratroopers competed in the tition. “It allows us to demonstrate what ceives target data annual Best of the Best Competition Dec. being all-around is about, so that no mat- from fisters and 3to6. ter what’s thrown at us we can accomplish packages this in- The competition, which is open to field the mission and task at hand.” formation for artil- artillery Soldiers, showcased the skills and The competition is set up to include ac- lery fires missions. The readiness of the battalions and paratroop- tivities the competitors are not used to do- FDC also helps ensure syner- ers. ing on a day-to-day basis. gistic effects happen on a battle- “The 2018 82nd Abn. Div. Artillery Additionally, Thatcher said this compe- field. Best of the Best Competition is our annual tition allows for competitors to improve The categories within the com- field artillery Super Bowl,” said Sgt. Maj. on what they lack in skills. petition were broken down into Gregory Seymour, the Division Artillery “The Best of the Best Competition cov- team and individual events. (DIVARTY) operations sergeant major. ered fire missions we’re not used to shoot- Cannon crew-member teams The three field artillery battalions within ing, and that allowed majority to see that competed for the best big three, the 82nd Abn. Div. represented their re- what we currently do isn’t the only thing best M119A3 howitzer section spective brigade combat teams. The teams there is,” he said. and best M777 howitzer. consisted of competitors from the different According to 1st Lt. Jonathan Macias, a Fire control specialist teams competed for best FDC. The for- ward observers competed for best fister and the radar operators best radar section. The individual award events were fastest 12-mile foot march time and the Iron Warrior Award for the high- est Army physical fitness test score. Battery A, 2nd Bn., 319th AFAR, 2nd BCT won the best big three and best M119A3 howitzer section. Battery A, 1st Bn., 319th AFAR, 3rd BCT took the honors as the best FDC and best fister. The best M777 howitzer was Bat- tery C, 3-319th AFAR, 1st BCT.

The Headquarters and Headquar- Graphic Illustration by Bryan K. Reed/Paraglide ters Battery, 3rd Bn., 319th AFAR, 1st BCT won the best radar section. 82nd Abn. Div. paratroopers briskly move Staff Sgt. Core Pierce, assigned to across Sicily Drop Zone after conduct- Battery A, 2nd Bn., 319th AFAR, 2nd ing an airborne operation as part of the DIVARTY Best of the Best Competition Photos by Sgt. Gin-Sophie De Bellotte/82nd Abn. Div. PAO BCT won the fastest 12-mile foot march by coming in at an hour and 58 minutes, event Dec. 5. The competitors then First Lt. Jonathan Macias accepts the award for best big three on behalf of his Best of and Sgt. Charles Jacobucci from HHB, moved to a follow-on mission to an open the Best team Dec. 6. The Best of the Best Competition is an annual event that tests 1st Bn., 319th AFAR, 3rd BCT earned range where they established firing capa- Soldiers on their proficiency skills and military tasks. Macias is assigned to Battery A, the Iron Warrior award. bility and conducted direct fire mode. 2nd Bn., 319th AFAR, 2nd BCT.

82nd Abn. Div. paratroopers fire an artillery round from a M777 A2 howitzer as part of Spc. Davis Williams, a centaur operator assigned to 2nd Bn., 319th AFAR, 2nd BCT, the direct-fire event in the DIVARTY Best of the Best Competition Dec. 5. This event 82nd Abn. Div., plots a howitzer’s and observer’s locations during the competition. The tests the competitors ability to integrate their capabilities to provide lethal fires. task allowed the operator to get a depiction of where everything is on the ground.

Members of Patriot Foundation tour Fort Bragg

BY JELIA HEPNER Participants were able to learn PARAGLIDE about and familiarize themselves with military equipment includ- Corporate leaders of the Patriot ing heavy weapons, ground mo- Foundation had the opportunity to bility vehicles and UAS Raven get a glimpse of military life Dec. 6. (unmanned aircraft system). They Members received a tour of Fort were also able to enjoy lunch and Bragg that included different activ- visit the Joint Special Operations ities including meeting Gold Star Command memorial wall as part Family members and observing of the tour. Photos by Lewis Perkins/Paraglide paratroopers equipment on Pike The Patriot Foundation is an all- Field. volunteer nonprofit that provides Corporate leaders of the Patriot Foundation learned about various para- “It means a lot when we Sol- college scholarships to children of trooper equipment including a M777 howitzer on Pike Field Dec. 6. diers get a chance to show people servicemen and women who have some of the equipment we operate been killed, wounded or injured provided approximately of 1,600 respect for these Soldiers. They are Members of the Patriot Foun- with,” said Capt. Marco Sulsunti, in the Global War on Terrorism. college scholarships. the reason why this organization dation stopped by Pike Field 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute From 2012 through 2017, the or- “I love doing these tours each exists.” to observe a military equip- Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade ganization has donated $3 million year,” said Chuck Deleot, presi- For more information about the ment demonstration during Combat Team, 82nd Airborne to assist Soldiers’ Families. dent and chairman of the Patriot Patriot Foundation, visit http:// a tour of Bragg. Division. The Patriot Foundation has also Foundation board. “I have so much patriotfoundation.com. 2B PARAGLIDE December 13, 2018 722nd, 767th EOD companies hosts maroon beret donning ceremony

Photos by Spc. Javon Spence/U.S. Army Capt. Matt Webber, commander of the 722nd Ord. Co., 192nd Ord. Bn. (EOD), stands in front of the company after donning the maroon beret during a Dec. 6 ceremony at the Sicily Drop Zone. BY CAPT.GARRETT BAKER 101ST ABN.DIV.(AIR ASSAULT)PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Two Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) companies, the 722nd and 767th both with the 192nd Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD), held a beret donning ceremony following an airborne training exercise Dec. 6. “We are hosting a simple ceremony that has a lot of meaning to the unit and to our Sol- diers,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Kuhns, commander, 192nd Ord. Bn. (EOD), 52nd Ord. Grp. (EOD). “Soldiers of these two companies will don, or put on, the maroon beret, identifying them as airborne companies.” Kuhns said both companies have been supporting the airborne mission for more than two years and the Army has approved both the 767th and 722nd ordnance companies the distinc- tive headgear identifying them as paratroopers. This ceremony acknowledged the airborne capability of the EOD companies and in a true first for conventional Army EOD Soldiers as they became “paratrooper EOD techs.” The maroon beret is designated for airborne units to identify their unique capability of parachuting from an aircraft to immediately arrive at any battlefield worldwide. It was of- ficially first introduced in 1942 by Maj. Gen. Frederick Browning, commander of the British 1st Airborne Division. Browning authorized a U.S. battalion, the 509th, to don the maroon beret. Soldiers from the 722nd and 767th ordnance companies, 192nd Ord. Bn. (EOD), don Airborne units are all volunteer units. These Soldiers have now become three-time volun- the maroon beret during a Dec. 6 ceremony at the Sicily Drop Zone. Wearing the ma- teers: the first, volunteering to join the Army; then to volunteer to become an EOD techni- roon beret identifies the EOD technicians as airborne Soldiers, which is a true first for cian and finally to become a paratrooper. Donning the coveted maroon beret is a symbolic conventional Army EOD soldiers. action of this service and dedication to duty.

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Above: Members of the 82nd Abn. Div. prepare the boxes of food and toys provided by the Ladies Club of Fort Bragg for distribution to needy families for Christmas Dec. 12,1963. Left: Santa and Mrs. Claus make a grand entrance on their sleigh, a UH-60 Black Hawk, as they land on Sicily Drop Zone Dec. 10, 2011 during the annual Operation Toy Drop. The Family-friendly event was attended by spouses, children and friends. The viewing area was the drop zone and many gathered to watch their loved ones earn their set of international airborne wings.

Photo by Spc. Eric Guzman/22nd MPAD December 13, 2018 www.paraglideonline.net 3B 264th CSSB participates in new fitness test pilot program

while comparatively the ACFT’s events same time it taught me that I am not as are all combat focused and directly relate physically fit as I want to be.” to things a service member would face in a Unlike the current Army Physical Fit- combat environment.” ness Test (APFT), the ACFT doesn’t have McCloud said students who have taken standards based on the age and the sex of the ACFT have said that it is easier to the Soldier taking the test. The standards pass, which is not the goal. are based on the requirements of a Soldier’s “That’s what the students are echoing,” Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). he said. “However, there’s six events and Scoring for the new test consists of 100 when performed in sequence it is a really points for each event for a maximum of good indicator of your overall combat fit- 600. Minimum scores, however, may ness and effectiveness.” change depending on a Soldier’s MOS. The entire ACFT will be conducted with McCloud said, “The new ACFT is a continuous clock and must be completed both age and gender neutral. So no longer within 50 minutes. The specific grading will we consider or really unfairly separate approach and standards will be determined people based on gender and age. Instead based on data collected from the field test. we are saying we’re all Soldiers and we’re Photos by Staff Sgt. Terrance Payton/3rd ESC The ACFT provides the Army with an all expected to perform at a certain level.” Soldiers assigned to the 264th CSSB Bn., 3rd ESC, perform hand-release push-ups evidence-based test that will help lead- “You don’t have to be in combat to see during the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Dec. 7. ers determine the Soldier’s overall combat the benefits of the ACFT,” said Mc- readiness when it comes to physical fitness. Cloud.” “You see it every day in the mo- BY STAFF SGT.TERRANCE PAYTON service member’s physical capabilities. “The test is physically demanding, but torpool, on a flight line, in the office, “It’s difficult to just release a manual it is not impossible,” said Billy. “I didn’t everywhere that we work or do business. 3RD ESC PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE that may have some degree of speculation think that I was going to pass it, but I did. Soldiers are enjoying the test. If you and misunderstanding, so the MTT is the It lets you know that you are a lot stron- haven’t taken the ACFT, take it. It gets Soldiers assigned to the 264th Combat way to actually launch a proper product ger than what you think you are, but at the very exciting.” Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB), (ACFT),” said Capt. Marshall McCloud, 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Com- ACFT MTT officer in charge. mand (ESC) participated in the Army The ACFT, which is scheduled to re- Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Pilot Pro- place the old test no later than October gram, Dec. 4 through 7 at Fort Bragg. 2020, consists of six events: three maxi- The U.S. Army Physical Fitness School mum repetition deadlift, standing power Mobile Training Team (MTT) from Fort throw, hand-release push-up, sprint- Jackson, South Carolina, came to Bragg drag-carry, leg tuck, and a two-mile run. to train Soldiers on how to properly con- “The toughest part of the ACFT was the duct and evaluate the ACFT. sprint-drag-carry, because your legs just “All of the training from the MTT was want to give up,” said Sgt. Brianna Billy, great,” said Sgt. Anthony Nestor, Head- 8th Ordnance Company, 264th CSSB. quarters and Headquarters Company, “Dragging the sled 25 meters down and 264th CSSB. “I would have to say the back, then carrying two 40-pound ket- best part was learning how to grade the tle bells is an additional 80 pounds that ACFT. With the current APFT (Army you’re not used to carrying.” Physical Fitness Test), any NCO can be “The ACFT is a test that better gauges a grader.” a service member’s physical capabilities,” With the ACFT, every grader must be said Nestor. “The reason being, the current A Soldier assigned to the 264th CSSB Bn., 3rd ESC, attempts the standing power throw certified in order to grade the ACFT as Army Physical Fitness Test only gauges during the ACFT. The Soldiers participated in the ACFT pilot program in order to properly this ensures a more accurate view into a push-ups, sit-ups, and the two-mile run, conduct and evaluate the test prior to it going into effect October 2020.

the cause of flooding in remote water- Jeffrey J. Chenard, commander of Com- 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion ways to assessing and redesigning the pany A, 83rd CA Bn. UNCC student and faculty evacuation “Utilizing CATs throughout North plans. This phase enabled the battalion Carolina gives them free flowing, real- conducts Rockfish exercise to replicate the complex and dynamic world problem sets similar to those they conditions that are unique to CATs dur- encounter while deployed. It affords an BY 1ST LT.JOSHUA HAMMOND Florence and Michael within North ing deployment. opportunity for our Soldiers to work

16TH MP BDE. PAO Carolina provided our Soldiers an op- “Civil Affairs teams deploy to a vari- with several county government agencies portunity to assess areas important to ety of global locations to help solve am- where they provide value to the county state and local emergency managers.” biguous and complex problems in rap- by assisting with emergency manage- he Soldiers and senior leaders from Hunter said Operation Rockfish pro- idly changing environments,” said Maj. ment planning.” Tthe 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion vided Soldiers the chance to engage with (CA Bn.) conducted their semi-annual government officials at all levels and to validation exercise Operation Rockfish replicate the missions they will encoun- from Oct. 26 to Nov. 7. The fifth itera- ter while deployed. tion of the exercise took place not only The validation exercise was executed in on Fort Bragg, but also across seven two phases. Phase I focused on 72 hours counties throughout North Carolina. of individual and collective validation The on- and off-post training allowed on tactical tasks. The first 48 hours was Lt. Col. Gerald Nunziato, commander comprised of dismounted patrols where of 83rd CA Bn., to validate Civil Af- teams encountered tactical reality-based fairs Teams (CATs) and certify com- scenarios. These scenarios ranged from pany Civil Military Operation Center’s battle drills such as reacting to an am- (CMOCs) tactical and technical capabil- bush to conducting a media interview. ities for future deployments. The battal- The final 24 hours consisted of a com- ion achieved this through tactical, reali- munications equipment round-robin ty-based scenarios as well as immersion and stress-shoot competition. in free-flowing and unscripted Realistic In Phase II, the CATs and four Military Training (RMT) environments. CMOCs partnered with seven North “Operation Rockfish provides deploy- Carolina county emergency manage- ing CATs and CMOCs an opportunity ment departments and the University to train and operate in an environment of North Carolina-Charlotte (UNCC) similar to the areas they will deploy to Emergency Management Center to as- within the five Geographic Combatant sess response capacity for humanitarian Commands (GCCs),” said Maj. John assistance and disaster relief events. The Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Bayne\83rd CA Bn. D. Hunter, executive officer, 83rd CA CATs joined these officials to address A civil affairs team evacuates a “wounded” teammate to a helicopter landing zone in a Bn. “The recent impacts of Hurricanes problem sets ranging from identifying training environment on Fort Bragg during Operation Rockfish from Oct. 26 to Nov. 7. 4B PARAGLIDE December 13, 2018 I LOCAL HAPPENINGS I WORSHIP C LifeDecember 13, 2018 www.paraglideonline.net

Applications for Installation Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah with special 2019 Corvias blessings, menorah lighting, traditional songs, lots of latkes scholarships now open BY SUET LEE-GROWNEY PARAGLIDE CORVIAS

“The message of Hanukkah is compromise,” said retired Rabbi (Col.) EAST GREENWICH, Sanford Dresin, Aleph Institute director of military programs. R.I. — Corvias Founda- Dresin was one of the few guest speakers during the Fort Bragg Ha- tion, a private foundation nukkah candle lighting ceremony at the All American Chapel Dec. 4. and the charitable arm of More than 150 people from the Fort Bragg Jewish Community (FBJC) Corvias, announced (Dec. and other religious backgrounds gathered to commemorate the rededi- 4) applications for 2019 cation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 200 B.C. educational scholarships During Dresin’s speech, he called upon those listening to strive for are now available. middle-ground through passages from religious texts and modern inter- The foundation is com- pretations of centrism. mitted to supporting mil- “Power corrupts and lots of power corrupts absolutely,” he said. “Pow- itary Families in the pur- erlessness also corrupts, and absolute powerlessness corrupts absolutely.” suit of higher education The event also included a performance by the FBJC kids and youth and has awarded nearly club, the giving out of awards and recognitions to those in the com- $8 million in scholarships munity who have been helpful in and to the FBJC, the singing of Ha- to children and spouses of nukkah songs and the lighting of the menorah from various Fort Bragg active-duty service mem- organizations. bers since 2006. Each year According to Rabbi (Capt.) Yisahar Izak, 1st Battalion, 505th Para- the foundation awards 10 chute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne scholarships up to $50,000 Division chaplain, this celebration is not exclusive to the Jewish com- to high-school seniors and munity at Bragg. 20 $5,000 scholarships to “We also share it with the rest of our brothers and sisters in a mean- military spouses. ingful way where we appreciate their support to us,” Izak said. “We also “Each year we are excited want to show we’re not bunched up in one place. We are all over Fort to welcome new members Bragg; we are diverse; we exist everywhere.” to our foundation fam- Izak, who coordinated this year’s Hanukkah celebration, said he in- ily,” said Maria Montalvo, corporated representatives from various units and organizations around Corvias Foundation ex- Fort Bragg during the lighting of the menorah to promote understand- ecutive director. “We ap- ing within the community. preciate the opportunity to be a part of our scholar’s journeys by doing what- ever we can to provide a

Photos by Lewis Perkins/Paraglide strong support network in Various Fort Bragg units and organizations gather at the All Ameri- addition to funds to help can Chapel for the annual Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony Dec. our recipients achieve their 4. The celebration was a commemoration of the rededication of the dreams.” Second Temple in Jerusalem in 200 B.C. Applications for the scholarships for high- school seniors must be “For me this ceremony is very meaningful,” he said. “This is to promote submitted by Feb. 14, diversity, pluralism, coexistence (and) mutual respect.” 2019. These scholarships Of all the events that occurred during the program, it was the airborne will be awarded to stu- demonstration by FBJC kids and youth club that stole the show, specifi- dents with plans of at- cally the performance by Boris Ben-Tzion Izak, 4. Boris is one of Izak’s tending a four-year uni- sons. versity or college. These Boris’ helmet was too large for him to see out of, his pack was so big scholarships are awarded it went past his knees and though he was the smallest in the line-up in the amount of up to of paratrooper actors, he stood out the most with his crowd engaging $50,000 per person. They performance. are available to chil- “He is a ‘movie,’” Izak said describing his son. “I told him he can’t dren of active-duty ser- (participate) because he’s not old enough and he was like ‘What do you vice members stationed mean? I’m a big boy.’” at Forts Meade, Bragg, The audience laughed and cheered for the kids, particularly Boris. Polk, Rucker, Riley and The evening ended with the singing of “Jerusalem of Gold” and a meal Sill; Aberdeen Proving of traditional Jewish dessert and latkes. Ground, Edwards Air Force Base, Eglin Air Top left: Shlomo Amram, husband of Capt. Naama Aviv, DENTAC, Force Base, Eielson Air holds his youngest daughter Maya, 1, while they await for the start of Force Base, Hurlburt the installation Hanukkah celebration. The event was hosted by the Field, McConnell Air Fort Bragg Jewish Community (FBJC). Force Base and Seymour Left: The FBJC kids and youth club perform an airborne demonstration Johnson Air Force Base. during the annual celebration. Following the demonstration was the menorah lighting, singing of traditional songs and a dinner. See Corvias Page C3 USO of NC throws annual Breakfast with Santa for 57 Fort Bragg Families

BY SUET LEE-GROWNEY PARAGLIDE

Kids got up from their seats to sing their little hearts out, twirl, dance and hold hands with members from the USO Show Troupe quartet as the musical team entertained Fort Bragg Families during the eighth annual Breakfast with San- ta celebration Dec. 9. “This is our biggest dance party yet,” said Renee Lane, Sandhills area director, USO of North Carolina, to the crowd after the performance ended. The event, held at the Iron Mike Conference Center, brought 190 Family members together for an early celebra- tion of the holiday season. Families had the opportunity to enter multiple drawings for prizes, be entertained by the Photos by Lewis Perkins/Paraglide USO Show Troupe and be treated to an American breakfast Above: Santa Claus and Mrs. Clause read “Twas the for free. Night Before Christmas” to all the children who attended “The biggest surprise of all, of course, is seeing Santa and the USO Breakfast with Santa at the Iron Mike Confer- Mrs. Santa Claus today,” Lane said. ence Center Dec. 8. The free holiday celebration was The annual event was open to junior enlisted Families open to Families of Soldiers ranking E-5 and below. ranks E-5 and below with children ages 2 to 10. Those eli- Left: Karley Willocks, center, one of the USO Show gible to attend must have never attended a USO Breakfast Troupe performers sing and dance with the children who with Santa celebration before to ensure fairness. attended the annual celebration. A hundred and ninety “Our younger enlisted Families would have to pay a lot of people from 57 Fort Bragg Families attended the event. money in order to attend an event like this,” Lane said. “The group with the most children and the youngest children, we attention to give her her raffle ticket. The woman had already want to give them a way to celebrate the holidays with their won something and in the giving spirit of the holidays, let Family … we have seen over 3,000 Family members in the someone else have a chance to win a Dunkin’ Donuts gift eight years that we’ve done this.” basket. In this case, it was the Dos Santos Family. Among the first-timers that morning was a Family of four Dos Santos got up to claim the prize and when she sat dressed in shades of deep holiday reds. Jasmine Dos Santos, back down, she said that generous sentiment from a stranger Army spouse, brought her three daughters Adriana, 7; Ame- daddy’s away,” she said. “I think (the event) is something that made her feel good and it is part of why she liked coming to lia, 5, and Olivia, 1; to the free breakfast. Her husband, like brings the whole community together. It’s important for the these events. many Soldiers, was away for duty. Dos Santos said she enjoys kids to get out and understand that life continues.” “I feel appreciated, and it’s special to my girls too,” she said. attending events put on by the USO because she likes the Just when Dos Santos was about to talk more about how “It’s like everybody comes together. You just feel welcomed. feeling of community the organization fosters. much she “loves all the events the USO does,” a woman The USO and the Families who attend the events always “I just thought it would be something fun to do while holding a baby sitting at a neighboring table got Dos Santos’ show that they care and you have that support.” 2C PARAGLIDE December 13, 2018 LOCAL HAPPENINGS EVENTS AROUND POST & the State

THIS UPCOMING RECURRING WEEKEND EVENTS EVENTS NORMAN BROWN’S CANDY CANE HIKE: FAYETTEVILLE “OVER JOYOUS HOLIDAY When: Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. THERE” CENTENNIAL CONCERT: Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden OF WWI: When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Cost: Included with Garden When: Tuesdays through Saturdays, Where: Seabrook Auditorium, membership or door admission 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fayetteville State University Take a hike through Fayetteville’s Where: Fayetteville Area Cost: $20 to $75 famous Cape Fear Botanical Garden Transportation and Local History Grammy award-winning guitarist and search for candy canes Santa’s Museum Norman Brown is coming to elves have hidden. Cost: Free Fayetteville. He is bringing musical The Fayetteville Area Transportation cheer to families with his holiday SANTA’S WORKSHOP: and Local History Museum opened musical, starring singer-songwriter When: Wednesday, 11 a.m. its newest exhibit, “Fayetteville ‘Over Bobby Caldwell and featuring Where: Cumberland County Library - There’-Centennial of World War I.” saxophonist, composer and jazzist West Regional Branch Marion Meadows. Cost: Free BRAINS AND BREWS Enter into Santa’s workshop, listen to WEEKLY TRIVIA: HOLIDAY MARKET: stories about the upcoming holidays When: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from all around the world and finally Where: Mash House Brewing Where: Sports USA meet the big guy himself. Open to Company Cost: Free all ages, and presented by Debbie Cost: Free This free event at Sports USA is Jordan. Brains and Brews trivia. Trivia topics open to everyone. There will be are general, but once a month there crafts, specialty items, art and more PARTNERSHIP FOR will be a special theme night. available for purchase. Applications CHILDREN STORY are available online at www.bragg. TIME: COME SEE THE armymwr.com. When: Dec. 21, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. TRAINS: Where: Cumberland County When: Every third Saturday, noon MESSIAH SING - Headquarters Library Where: Fascinate-U Children’s ORATORIO SINGERS: Cost: Free Museum When: Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m. Perfect for children ages 3 to 5, join Cost: Free exhibit, paid admission Where: Friendship Missionary Baptist the hour-long story time for holiday for playing with trains. Discover the Church entertainment. amazing world of trains from the Cape Cost: Free Fear Railroaders Association. They Join the Cumberland Oratorio Singers CHILLAX FOR TEENS - will showcase their model trains on as they present their traditional FUN FRIDAY: the third floor, suitable for children of holiday concert, featuring holiday When: Dec. 21, 1:40 to 5:40 p.m. all ages. favorites and their annual Messiah Where: Cumberland County Library - sing-along. More details can be East Regional Branch Library meeting KIDS WINTER BOWLING found on www.facebook.com/ room BREAK: events/212352569605406/. Cost: Free When: Daily (Dec. 21 through 30), Tabletop, classic board or video 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. BRUNCH WITH GUNNY games, teens can enjoy an afternoon Where: Dragon Lanes and Airborne CLAUS: of fun and games. Ideal for grades 6 Lanes When: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 12. Cost: $5 for two games of bowling, Where: Tallman Street, Jacksonville shoe rental, a hot dog and soda. Cost: Registration required SANTA’S REINDEER Additional games are $1.50. Join us for our annual Brunch with SPECIAL: Come on out to Fort Bragg’s bowling Gunny Claus the Marine Corps Santa. When: Dec. 24, 1 to 5 p.m. lanes this holiday season for a great Open to children of active duty, Where: Dragon Lanes deal on games for the littles. Reserve and National Guard service Cost: $1 each for games, shoe members ages 2 to 10 years old, rentals, 16 oz. sodas and hot dogs BREWERY TOUR: must present valid ID card day of This special is open to the public When: Sundays, 4 to 5 p.m. event. There will be a story time, food, with a waiting list that limits games Where: Dirtbag Ales Brewery and games, crafts and a visit with Gunny to three per person. For more Taproom, Hope Mills Claus. Reserve your space now. If information, contact (910) 907-2695. Cost: Free to attend you have questions please call Amy Join the head brewer for an at (910) 455-3411 or aleuschke@ IT’S A MYSTERY informative tour of the brewery at uso-nc.org. Register at https://www. BOOK CLUB - Dirtbag Ales Brewery and Taproom eventbrite.com/e/brunch-with-gunny- ‘TWELVE DRUMMERS in Hope Mills. No reservation is clause-tickets-52231176856. DRUMMING’ BY C.C. required. BENISON: FAYETTEVILLE When: Dec. 27, 3:30 p.m. CITY MARKET AT THE SYMPHONY YOUTH Where: Cumberland County Library, MUSEUM: ORCHESTRA WINTER Hope Mills Branch When: Mondays through Sundays, CONCERT: Cost: Free 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. When: Sunday, 4 p.m. This adult book club features the Where: City Market at the Museum Where: Huff Concert Hall, Methodist story of Father Tom Christmas — Cost: Free to attend University recent widower and now-single father. The City Market at the Museum is a Cost: $10.28 to $26.17 farmers’ and crafters’ market in the Students of the Fayetteville Symphony 24TH ANNUAL heart of downtown Fayetteville. Youth Orchestra program, under the KWANZAA direction of Dr. Larry Wells, perform CELEBRATION: UFC - EVERY FIGHT, their winter concert, showcasing When: Dec. 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EVERY MONTH: the music they worked on over the Where: Cary Arts Center When: Twice monthly (Dec. 29 at 8 semester. More details can be found Cost: Free p.m.) on http://www.fayettevillesymphony. The Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, Where: Sports USA org/youth-orchestra. cultural celebration that honors Cost: Free African-American people and their Come watch the pay-per-view fight heritage. show. Snack and beverages are available for purchase.

Information for this page comes from the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the Arts Council of Fayetteville website and numerous other online sources. December 13, 2018 www.paraglideonline.net 3C WTB holds Strong Bonds event

BY MASTER SGT.DUANE M. BROWN WTB Holiday worship times

The Fort Bragg War- CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS rior Transition Battalion CATHOLIC (WTB) chaplain’s office MASS SCHEDULE: hosted a three-day Family NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS Soldiers Strong Bonds event MONDAY, DEC. 24, 4:30 p.m. SCHEDULE: at the Embassy Suite Resort Children’s Pageant at All Amer- TUESDAY, JAN. 1, 9 p.m. in Myrtle Beach, South Car- Courtesy photo/WTB ican Chapel olina Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. Capt. Linda Murtala, the chaplain of Fort Bragg's WTB, 5 p.m. Mass at All American Chapel The WTB organized this leads a Family Strong Bonds event focusing on “The Mass at All American Chapel Noon training event to provide 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families” Dec. 1 in Myrtle 11:30 p.m. Mass at Pope Chapel Soldiers and their Families Beach, South Carolina. Christmas Choir at All Ameri- the opportunity to come to- can Chapel PROTESTANT gether and find ways to rein- throughout the WTB. This applying these seven habits CHRISTMAS EVE force already existing Family training generated lots of without even knowing. Now Midnight ties. two-way communication that we are aware, our Fam- Midnight Mass at All American SERVICES “Our mission is to pro- among participants. It also ily can only get stronger.” Chapel SUNDAY, DEC. 24, 6 p.m. vide training that is geared helped identify things we The training for Soldiers TUESDAY, DEC. 25, 9 a.m. toward helping our Soldiers need to do to strengthen our and Family members in- Celebration of the Carols at JFK and their Families work to- bonds toward the persons cluded an informal introduc- Mass at All American Chapel Memorial Chapel gether in a controlled and we care about and for.” tion of those in attendance, 11:30 p.m. MONDAY, DEC. 24, 7 p.m. neutral environment pro- Attendees had a lot to take an outline to achieve train- Mass at Main Post Chapel Protestant Christmas Eve Ser- moting the free flow of away from the resilience ing objective and hands-on 1:30 p.m. vice at Main Post Chapel open communication,” said training workshop. participation by attendees to Mass at Pope Chapel (Bilin- Chaplain (Capt.) Linda “Those in attendance seem promote self-actualization, gual) WICCAN Murtala, WTB. “The focus truly enthusiastic about ap- said Murtala. of this Strong Bonds event is plying the lessons they have The WTB’s mission is to Point of contact: SATURDAY, DEC.15, noon focusing on ‘The 7 Habits of learned to their everyday provide Fort Bragg the med- Mrs. Christine Ahrens Yule at Outdoor Worship Area Highly Effective Families.’” lives,” Murtala said. ical capability to facilitate (910) 354-0969 behind McKellar’s Lodge “I truly enjoyed the (Strong “This has been an eye- Soldiers on the return to the Bonds) training and get- opening experience,” said path of duty or prepare tran- ting the chance to meet the Staff Sgt. Ken Reed, team sitioning Soldiers from citi- Families that stand behind sergeant, Company B, zen-Soldier to citizen. The our nation’s greatest asset, its 98th Civil Affairs Battal- chaplains come side-by-side Soldiers,” said Lt. Col. Ste- ion. “We have a lot of love with the commander to en- ven G. Robins, WTB com- in our Family, and our suc- sure this is possible by pro- mander. “I requested this cess has always seemed to be viding training that tailors weekend’s topic of discus- automatic. Now that I have to the needs of the Soldiers sion be added as a re-occur- been enlightened, for lack of and Families, while building ring theme by our cadre to a better term, it is clear that stronger Families and a co- strengthen Family structures we instinctively have been hesive team. Photos with Santa Paws for the howlidays

Photos by Jeannene Matthews Above: Cain, a German shepherd puppy owned by Sara Engler, military Family member, plants a kiss on Santa at the third annual Santa Paws photoshoot at the Fort Bragg Veterinary Center (VETCEN) Monday. The holiday photo opportunity is free and open to all pets to the Fort Bragg community. Santa was at Photos by Lewis Perkins/Paraglide Above: VETCEN from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday Lt. Col. Brian Saulsberry, USARC G4, tries to walk the straight line while wearing to Friday. the beer goggles at the National Impaired Driving Prevention Month event at the Soldier Left: Santa holds a pose with Darlene, Support Center (SSC) Dec. 12. Below: fur baby of military Family member Sara Various types of goggles to simulate different kinds of impared driving lay on the Kelly, for a picture during the Santa Paws information booth during the ASAP’s drunk and drugged awareness event at the SSC. photoshoot Monday.

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A total of 10 applicants will be selected to me to develop strong leadership skills and receive a scholarship. All scholarship appli- experiences. In turn, I was able to earn the cants will be notified of their award status grades and skills I needed that would en- by the end of April. able me — so many years later — to gain Applications for the spouse scholarships acceptance into law school and finally pur- must be submitted by May 9, 2019. These sue that dream. I will never forget the gen- $5,000 scholarships are awarded to spouses erosity of the Corvias Foundation and the of active-duty service members stationed at significant impact it made on my life — an the same areas as high-school senior appli- impact that continues so many years later.” cants. Families do not have to reside in on- Applicants must be pursuing a degree post/base housing to be eligible for schol- from an accredited community, technical arships. Eligible service members stationed or four-year college or university and may at the 13 Army and Air Force installations be in any stage of the educational process. mentioned above can serve in any branch Corvias Foundation will select 20 recipi- of the military. ents and all applicants will be notified of Scholarship applications and all support- their award status by the end of July. ing documents must be submitted by the “At the time I received it, the Corvias due date in order to be considered. Selected scholarship made a tremendous impact recipients may begin using their scholar- in my life,” said, Anne Case-Halferty, a ship funds in the fall of 2019. spouse from Fort Polk who was a scholar- Applications are available now at corvias- ship recipient in 2007. “That scholarship foundation.org. enabled me to double-down on my stud- For more information, email info@corvias- ies and engage in activities that allowed foundation.org or call (401) 228-2836. 4C PARAGLIDE December 13, 2018 I BOTTOMLINE I RUNNERS CORNER D SportsDecember 13, 2018 www.paraglideonline.net Army beats Navy Cadets revel in rivalry

BY JOE LACDAN Cadet Hope Moseley, Moseley said she was in- ARMY NEWS SERVICE a freshman, attended her spired to apply to the acad- first game, in which the emy by her cousin, Maj. Black Knights upended Andrea Baker, a West PHILADELPHIA— Navy 17-10 and held off Point graduate stationed in Despite being his fourth a late Midshipmen surge. San Diego. time seeing it, the annual It was the No. 22 Black President Donald Trump Army-Navy game did not Knights’ third straight win officiated the coin toss and lose any significance for over their rival. briefly visited the sidelines U.S. Military Academy Army improved to 10-2 of both teams. During the (USMA) West Point Ca- and will play Houston first half, Gen. James Mc- det Jack Ray Kesti as he Cougars in the Armed Conville, the Army’s vice

cheered from the stands Forces Bowl Dec. 22. If chief of staff, enlisted 21 Photos by Sean Kimmons/ARNEWS in the frigid temperatures Army gets 11 wins this Army recruits in a spe- Army football players jump into the stands to celebrate with fellow cadets after the at Lincoln Financial Field year, it will be its best sea- cial ceremony. McCon- Army-Navy game in Philadelphia, Dec. 8. Army won 17-10 for its third straight win over Dec. 8. son since 1958 when it ville, who graduated West its archrival. The rivalry has become went undefeated with one Point’s Class of 1981, said an annual tradition in the tie and finished third in the he has attended “quite a Kesti household. Kesti, country. few” Army-Navy rivalry “There’s so much history about camaraderie and Bolton proposed to his girl- who hails from nearby Moseley said the buildup games during his career behind this game and so coming together,” Moseley friend on the field. Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, to the contest had been and that the contest’s sig- much passion that to me, said, “And knowing that Although Navy has also had his parents and mounting all week. Cadets nificance cannot be over- it’s awesome to be a part even though you can have a struggled to a 3-10 record girlfriend cheering for the hung banners in the stu- stated. of it,” said Demmy, who friendly competition, in the this season, Bolton said the USMA “Black Knights” dent barracks, played flag “It’s America’s game,” hopes to branch infantry end, we’re all fighting the Midshipmen were still a from the stands. Kesti’s football games and burned McConville said. “Why it’s after graduation. “Playing a same fight for the people of formidable foe. younger brother Sam, a a boat in anticipation of special is because of the ex- sport here … rugby, com- America.” “Navy’s a well-coached freshman, also attends the Saturday’s game. traordinary young men and ing to the football games Sgt. Maj. of the Army team,” Bolton said. “We USMA and was at the “It’s a great experience of women who represent the and seeing all the guys I Daniel A. Dailey, clad in just fought. Our coaches game. tradition,” said Moseley, best of America and they know — all the brothers his Army Greens uniform, did a great job preparing us “Seeing people in your a native of Belton, Texas. are here today.” I’m going to be fighting said all Soldiers can em- these three weeks.” class and seeing them do “Even though it’s a rivalry, Sporting black and red with in the near future on brace the history and pag- Army coach Jeff Monk- well on the football field is it shows how strong our uniforms in honor of the the field and off the field is eantry of the game, which en, who improved to 43- a really cool feeling,” Kesti bond is to our country.” 1st Infantry Division and nice.” was attended by celebrities 30 during his five seasons said. its efforts during World The game takes on a larg- such as actor Mark Wahl- at Army, has credited the War I, Army stormed to a er significance, making the berg and former Dallas West Point student section 10-0 lead. After turnovers contest meaningful for so Cowboys and Navy gradu- with providing a much- by both teams, Navy scored many nationwide, Demmy ate Roger Staubach. needed boost to the players. on a late drive midway in said. “This is a long-standing There has been a resurgence the fourth quarter to cut Many cadets have friends history of rivalry between of the Army football team, the deficit to 10-7. Army attending the U.S. Naval two of the finest schools which has gone 20-5 since junior quarterback Kelvin Academy. Kesti attended in America,” Dailey said. ending Navy’s 14-game Hopkins then scored on high school with Midship- “When we’re on the battle- winning streak in 2016. a 1-yard sneak for the go- man Joe Ellis and the two field, we’re all friends. But “When the football ahead score with a minute engaged in friendly trash one day out of the year we team’s playing well I feel and 28 seconds left in the talking and texting each come together for good ca- like it brings our school to- game. other during the game. maraderie, good fun, but it gether more, because you Cadet Jay Demmy, a The annual prisoner ex- is a true test of will for us get that unity and you get sophomore center on the change, in which students and the Navy. fired up,” Demmy said. Army rugby team, said the from both service acad- “This is the quintessential “Coach Monken preaches friendships he has formed emies attend a semester American football game that we’re the 12th man on with fellow athletes on on the opposite campuses, right here, Army-Navy. It the field. Having that good the Black Knights football further extends the bond doesn’t get better than this.” student section, having that Navy quarterback Garret Lewis is sacked during the team makes the contest between the two schools. After the game, Army ju- uproar brings fire to the Army-Navy game. Navy was 3-10 for the season. even more meaningful. “I think (the game) is nior running-back Rashaad people on the field.” ESPORTS: Army seeks Soldiers for online gaming team

BY MICHELLE DEGUZMAN-WATSON SPECIAL TO THE PARAGLIDE in the digital world,” said The complete initiative has The team members will not complete Maj. Gen. Frank Muth, been in development since the full Army Recruiter Course, but will FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army Re- commanding general for September. serve as liaisons between the American cruiting Command is seeking current U.S. Army Recruiting The complete initia- public and recruiters throughout the na- Soldiers to become part of the new U.S. Command (USAREC). tive has been in develop- tion. Army esports team. “There are already thou- ment since September. USAREC is planning to include a va- This team is being developed to com- sands of current Soldiers All active-duty and Army riety of games that will give the players pete at the local, regional and national who are competitive online Reserve Soldiers are eligible on the team the highest level of com- level on behalf of the U.S. Army. The gamers. Now we are giv- to apply. Soldiers selected petition and exposure to raise awareness team members will build awareness of ing them a chance to use their to the team will be assigned to about Army opportunities. skills that can be used as professional talents to help us relate to and Photo by U.S. Army the Marketing and Engagement The team is expected to begin com- Soldiers and use their gaming knowl- connect with other young gam- Brigade at Fort Knox for three peting on behalf of the U.S. Army by edge to be more relatable to youth. ers. They will have the ability to start a years and will involve constant competi- summer 2019. “If we are going to be successful in re- dialogue about what it is like to serve in tive training, recruiting engagements Interested Soldiers should visit https:// cruiting, then we need to be where young our Army and see if they are interested and interaction with the public on a recruiting.army.mil/army_esports/ to people are — and they are operating in joining.” daily basis. learn how to compete for a spot on the team.

The Airborne Ice Skating Team (AIST) held Christmas on Ice their annual Christmas show, Dec. 8, at Cle- land Ice Rink at Fort Bragg. The show, called “Snow” featured skaters and coaches from AIST, AIST’s Learn to Skate program and the Cape Fear Youth Hockey Association. “Snow” tells the story of a little lost snowflake, Felicity, who encounters polar bears, pen- guins, reindeer and Santa as she searches for her snowflake friends. Around 40 skaters participated in the annual event, with Memphis Nolen, 8, playing the part of Felicity. AIST offers opportunities for those interested in learning to skate throughout the year. The AIST performance team has performed at Fayette- ville Marksmen games and won first place at the 49th An- nual Robert Unger ISI Competi- tion in Knoxville, Tennessee in May of this year. If you are interested in learning how to skate, please contact the director of AIST, Kelda Photos by Lewis Perkins/Paraglide Nolen at keldanolen@gmail. com. 2D PARAGLIDE December 13, 2018 Bigger stakes: the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy

themselves be forgotten. This tro- have watched the games in-person. phy, first awarded by President The trophy remains the coup de Richard Nixon in 1972, is given to grace, the trophy to end all trophies the winner of the triad of Army- for West Point, Annapolis and the Navy, Navy-Air Force and Air Academy. Ultimately, the greatest Graphic Illustration by Bryan K. Reed Force-Army football games. honor is the three academies com- The idea came from Gen. George ing together for some friendly ri- Ryan’s Reindeer Run: The Stratton B. Simler, a former Air Force valry, playing some good ball and The13thannualRyan’sReindeer5KRunwilltake Commentary Academy athletic director. As it strengthening that bond between place Friday from 5to8p.m.The5Krun/walkstarts stands, the Air Force has 20 trophy future officers of the armed forces. andendsattheMedicalArtsparkinglotentrance wins, Navy 15 and Army eight — Just like with the Turkey Bowl on HayStreetindowntownFayetteville.Therace BY CURTIS STRATTON after Saturday’s win. Army’s win here on Fort Bragg a few weeks immediatelygoesupHaymountHillandpasses PARAGLIDE continues their hold on the trophy. back, you root for your side but through the Haymount area neighborhood. Timing However, a loss would have meant ultimately recognize the shared is provided. Prizes are awarded in various categories. The stakes for the Army-Navy the sharing of the trophy between victory’s role in building further Festive costumes are encouraged. game were set high with a pro- them and Air Force — a shared respect. Or, you can just go with Allunder13participantsreceiveafinisher’smedal. motional video displaying Army’s trophy having occurred only five the old expression: Go Army! Ateamtrophyispresentedtothegroupwiththe new uniform this year, set in the times in history. largestnumberofparticipants.Therearetwoentry trenches of World War I alongside This battle for trophy suprema- categories:individualandfamily.Familyentrantsare the 1st Infantry Division. cy is not only unique to the three noteligiblefortheindividualawards.Petsonleash In an exciting game, watched service academies — given that areallowedbutmustbecontrolledatalltimes.This by President Donald Trump and the Coast Guard and Merchant isawonderfulwaytokickofftheholidayswithyour members of his Cabinet, the Black Marine academies are Division family.Trophiesarereindeer-themed. Knights overcame the Midship- III schools, and too small to play men for a third straight year with their Division I compatriots — but Suggly Sweater 5K and Fun Run: a final score of 17-10. More than also among the few annual college ThefifthannualSugglySweater5Kwillbeheldat that, Army captured the Com- football trophies awarded to tri- Sugg Farm Park located at Grigsby Avenue, Holly mander-in-Chief’s Trophy for a school rivalries. Springs.Comedressedinyourfavoriteuglysweater. second straight year — a feat not Despite the coveted Command- AllproceedsfromtheracegotoTheMeg’sSmile seen since Navy won in 2012 and er-in-Chief’s Trophy being the ul- Foundation.The5Keventwillbeofficiallychipped 2013. timate prize, the crown jewel of the andtimedbyTarRiverTimingCompany.Theevent However, you may ask: what is series between the three schools is is Saturday from 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. the Commander-in-Chief’s Tro- undoubtedly Army versus Navy. phy? Enter, stage right: the Air The heritage of Cadets and Mid- Cozy Toes: Force Falcons from Colorado shipmen battling it out beginning FitandAbleisproudtobringbacktheCozyToes Springs, Colorado. Our friends in 1890 boosts this prestige, as well race Saturday atitsnewhomehostedbytheNorth from the sky are not about to let as the fact that 10 sitting presidents CarolinaStateHighwayPatrolasapartoftheirmis- sion to improve the quality of life in our community. JoinusatCozyToeshelpsupportthe200Clubof Wake County and to learn more about the Depart- ment of Public Safety and how it serves you and your family.Whileyouarethere,haveagreatraceand enjoythefestivities.Runnerswillstartandfinishat theN.C.StateHighwayPatrolTrainingCenterand havetheopportunitytorunontheN.C.Highway Patrol Driving Track. There is no speed limit on the tracksogoasfastasyoucan.Theracewillstartat10 a.m. at the location of 3318 Garner Road, Raleigh. Carolina Beach State Park Half Marathon and 5K: Carolina Beach State Park Half Marathon will take place Dec. 29 starting at 8a.m.Thelocationwillbe 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach.The5Kis agrassroots,locallyownedandoperatedrace.With 13.1-and3.1-milecourses,alllevelsofspeedand abilityareallottedanopportunitytoraceinoneof themostuniquesettingsinNorthCarolina.Witha rolling pine laced single track along the coast, par- ticipantshavetonsofinterestingterraintotake-in whiletheyputoutmaxeffortforuniqueprizes. Last Mile: Familieswhoendtheoldyearfocusingonfitness willbegintheNewYearbuildingonthathealthy mission.Pursuingahealthylifestyleisnotashort- Bull-RidingontheFarm: exercise with instructor Rich Mar- both military and civilian patrons. livedNewYear’sresolution,butawayoflifethatyou Each Sunday,ShadyAcresRo- tinwhileoverlookingthegarden Six30-minuteclassesareheld carryfromyeartoyear.JoinFitandAbletorunout deo,aself-sustainingfarm,hosts everyTuesdayattheCapeFear once per week, on Mondays for six the oldyeartogether.TheracewilltakeplaceDec. 30 abull-ridingevent.Bringyour BotanicalGardenfrom10to weeks. Visit https://bragg.armymwr. at LakeCrabtreeCountyPark,1400AviationPark- friendsandfamilyouttoenjoy 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi is best prac- com/programs/cleland-ice-and-inline- way, Morrisville. Checkinwillbefrom8:30 to 9:15 watching some bull riding (or ticedinloose,comfortablecloth- skating-rink for more information or a.m.andtheracewillbeginat9:30 a.m. takeyourownturnonabull). ing. Dress for the weather. Bring call (910) 396-5127. Event times fluctuate from week awaterbottle.Alllevelsandwalk- to week. Call ahead at (919) 669- ins are available. Admission is $17 Aqua Spin: 6820orvisititsFacebookpageat fornon-gardenmembers,$15for Tiredofanormalspinclass?Ifthe facebook.com/ShadyAcresRo- garden members. answeris“yes,”thenjoinusforaqua deo/ for times. spin.ClassestakeplaceattheTol- Yoga in the Garden: sonindoorpoolonTuesdaysand Ambition Boxing Academy: Cape Fear Botanical Garden and Thursdaysat10:30a.m. Ambition Boxing Academy the YMCA of the Sandhills have andAmbitionAthleticsoffers partnered together for Yoga in the Hatha Yoga: auniqueapproachtotraining. Garden.Grabayogamatandreju- This focuses on the breath Coach Khalilcombinesfunda- venateatayogasessionintheOr- (pranayama) and yoga poses. This mental performance through box- angery at the Cape Fear Botanical class will be a gentle yoga. Slow ing. Classes offered are for youth Gardenfrom6to7p.m.every andgreatforbeginnersorstudents andadults.AdultclassesareMon- Wednesday. Improve flexibility, whopreferamorerelaxedstyle. days through Thursdays from 7 build strength, ease tension and Poses are held longer. This class to8p.m.Youth classes are 6to7 relax through posture and breath- is held at Hercules and Towle p.m. For more information contact ingtechniquesforbeginnersand Courts Physical Fitness centers. (910) 987-0671. experts alike. Classesvary,checkMWRweb- Bringayogamat,awaterbottle site www.bragg.armymwr.com for YogaandBeerwithRobin: andanopenmindtoenjoythisall- schedule. Post flag football Enjoyyogaandthendrinkbeer. levels class. Pinky Pig will be coming through Pre-registration is required. Call Sculpted: toserveupsomegreatbarbecue. 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Lessonsarethefirstfour structivefamilyleisureactivity.Itis Mondays of each month at the theonlyicerinkwithina60-mile Boot Camp: Elks Lodge and are $10 a night or radius that provides year-round ice Interval training, alternating $30amonth.Classesare45min- skating. various body sculpting moves and utes. Beginners class begins at This facility has a comprehensive aerobic exercises on the step, with 6:45 p.m.; intermediate class at ice skating program, to include barbells,bandsorweights.This 7:30 p.m. Call(910)323-2526for open skating, group and private les- class is offered twice a month

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