On the front lines of combatting sexual assault

Stories like the above, from Michelle Monte, an Army veteran who was sexually assaulted at her advanced individual training site, are becoming more common as the Army increases its sexual assault prevention efforts across the force and more servicemembers are speaking out about their ordeals.

Support unit’s platoon leadership trains together

A platoon of lieutenants and noncommissioned officers humping loaded ruck sacks through the woods might not seem realistic for most Army missions.

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Father’s Day celebrates all fathers Father’s Day celebrates all fathers Kevin Goode June 13, 2013

Father’s Day isn’t just a celebration for biological fathers. The day is also a huge shout out to all the men who step up and take on the responsibility of raising children. As one who has a stepfather and is currently a stepfather, Father’s Day is special to me.

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Hurricane season here, be prepared Hurricane season here, be prepared Michelle Butzgy June 06, 2013

Saturday marked the first day of the annual Atlantic hurricane season. Unless you live near the coast, most people aren’t aware that potential tropical weather may strike even a few days before landfall.

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Letter from the Fort Bragg School District Superintendent Emily Marsh, Ed.D. May 30, 2013

The Secretary of Defense has determined that most Department of Defense civilian employees will be furloughed for up to 11 days. However, the Secretary approved for our teachers and some school-level support staff to be furloughed for up to five days. For Fort Bragg Schools, these five furlough days will be Aug. 30, Sept. 6, Sept. 13, Sept. 20, and Sept. 27. Schools will be closed for students on these five days if the furlough is enacted. There will be no Wednesday early release time for students during the furlough period.

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Five motorists rescued from vehicle trapped in rain swollen river Five motorists rescued from vehicle trapped in rain swollen river

High water levels in the Sandhills region, due to Tropical Storm Andrea and early summer rains, stranded five motorists in a vehicle attempting to cross an overwashed bridge at Fort Bragg Sunday, and has prompted Fort Bragg Emergency Services officials to call for greater vigilance from motorists.

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Concert benefits Oklahoma tornado victims Concert benefits Oklahoma tornado victims

This year has been one of the deadliest years for tornados in the United States in over a decade. So far, Oklahoma has taken the brunt of the destruction, as a category EF-5 tornado leveled the town of Moore, Okla., on May 20, raising the state’s death toll to 24. Then, just 12 days later, the state was again devastated as a massive tornado struck nearby Oklahoma City, killing 18.

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Annual 10-Miler celebrates Army’s birthday Annual 10-Miler celebrates Army’s birthday

While most units on Fort Bragg were waiting to begin their daily physical training June 6, others were stretching and preparing for a different, but far more challenging event -— the 17th Annual Fort Bragg Army Birthday 10 Miler.

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