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Pete
08-15-2012, 05:25
Fort Bragg's 'Mule barns' give glimpse into military's past

I'd say everybody who's been to Fort Bragg has seen them. Most knew what they were. Here's a little story on them.

http://fayobserver.com/articles/2012/08/14/1194426?sac=fo.military

"It's been 65 years since Fort Bragg's last team of mules clopped out of their barns and into history.

But dozens of post employees are reminded of that brief, but critical, era at the installation every time they sit in their offices.................."

miclo18d
08-15-2012, 05:44
I lived on base about a quarter mile from those buildings. I drove past them almost everyday and never knew what they were. On a side note, right before I retired, 7th Group was running some pack mule courses that I'm sure included how to pack out a camel.