The new executive director of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation talks fundraising, renovations, and a new virtual reality experience.
Abraham Kenmore
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Fayetteville’s Airborne Museum Poised for Major Renovations at Last
The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum renovations will bring a new permanent exhibit, artifacts, and highlight lesser-told stories in a two-phased project.
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From Roofs to Roads, Fort Bragg Juggles $3 Billion in Maintenance Needs
As roof repairs and housing renovations continue, the military base is exploring a rideshare program for soldiers, adding dining options, and closing Stryker Golf Course.
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What You Need to Know About Fort Bragg’s All American Gate Closure
The 15,000 people who pass through the gate daily will need a new access point starting in early July. A $22 million rebuilding project will take up to 24 months to complete.
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As Fort Bragg Soldiers Deploy, Fayetteville’s Support Network Takes Action
With about 1,500 soldiers sent to the Middle East for the Iran war, a pack of organizations and nonprofits steps up to support them and military families.
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Fort Bragg Soldier Charged With Betting, Profiting $400,000 on Maduro Raid
Gannon Ken Van Dyke faces five charges for allegedly betting on Venezuelan president’s ouster before taking part in January raid capturing him.
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Special Forces Major Beneficiary of Authorized Construction at Fort Bragg
Millions of dollars in funding are authorized for Fort Bragg construction projects in the National Defense Authorization Act—more than half of it going to Special Operations Command facilities.
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Fayetteville Students See VA Benefits Paused During Shutdown
The software issue remained unresolved due to furloughs. The VA press secretary estimates the delay in payments will not be resolved until late November at the earliest.
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New command to be established at Fort Bragg soon
A number of Army units are being combined under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the name of streamlining the Department of Defense.
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What would it take to privatize Fort Bragg’s commissaries?
The Pentagon has increasingly looked to privatized solutions, including a major push around housing on military installations.
