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**Pete** · 08-31-2008, 05:11

From The Achives of the Fayetteville Observer

Aug 31, 1973: All airborne-qualified personnel on jump status and assigned to airborne units on Fort Bragg are required to wear a maroon airborne beret.

And a little tid-bit for you freefall guys.

Aug 30, 1973: After 1,785 freefalls over a period of 11 years, Fort Bragg Command Sergeant Major Henry T Belton becomes the 60th person in the United States to record 12 hours of freefall time. Belton receives the United States Parachute Association Gold Freefall Badge for achieving this goal.

And going way back - a bit on our brothers in AF Blue.

Aug 31, 1958: Master Sgt. Thomas E Hicks becomes the first Pope Air Force Base NCO to attain the new grade of Senior Master Sergeant. He is one of 2,000 Master Sergeants throughout the Air Force selected for the newly-created garde.

08-31-2008, 05:11	#15
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	From The Archives From The Achives of the Fayetteville Observer Aug 31, 1973: All airborne-qualified personnel on jump status and assigned to airborne units on Fort Bragg are required to wear a maroon airborne beret. And a little tid-bit for you freefall guys. Aug 30, 1973: After 1,785 freefalls over a period of 11 years, Fort Bragg Command Sergeant Major Henry T Belton becomes the 60th person in the United States to record 12 hours of freefall time. Belton receives the United States Parachute Association Gold Freefall Badge for achieving this goal. And going way back - a bit on our brothers in AF Blue. Aug 31, 1958: Master Sgt. Thomas E Hicks becomes the first Pope Air Force Base NCO to attain the new grade of Senior Master Sergeant. He is one of 2,000 Master Sergeants throughout the Air Force selected for the newly-created garde. Last edited by Pete; 08-31-2008 at 08:15.
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