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Pete
06-15-2010, 04:58
Downtown's newest resident: Iron Mike

http://fayobserver.com/articles/2010/06/14/1006418?sac=Mil

"Fort Bragg's original Iron Mike arrived at his new home in front of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum on Monday morning. Not by air, as paratroopers are known to arrive, but on a flatbed truck........................."

At least he'll be easier to find now.
mojaveman
06-15-2010, 10:17
I drove by that statue dozens of times while stationed at Bragg and never knew that it was made out of polyester.

Polyester Mike?

Nah, let's stay with iron, it just sounds better.
mark46th
06-15-2010, 10:56
I thought it was Bronze Bruce?
mojaveman
06-15-2010, 11:03
I thought it was Bronze Bruce?

Bronze Bruce was the statue of the Special Forces soldier that stood near the museum. One night some guys from the 82nd painted his beret maroon.

I'm gonna have to get back to Bragg one of these days cuz I have too many memories there...
Pete
07-03-2010, 06:19
Update - He's "Home"

http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2010/07/01/1010476?sac=Mil

Got some pictures along with the story.

I think he looks good there.