Fort Bragg Today

11/11/2025

To The Ones Who Served, We Feel You Today

🇺🇸 Today is about every person who put on the uniform, whether the world applauded or never reallu knew your name. Your service changed lives. Your sacrifice shaped families. Your strength helped carry the weight of a nation.

🎖️ This country feels your presence every day. The way you lead. The way you fought through. The way you stand tall even when no one is watching. Your resilience is woven into the heart of our community.

💙 To Veterans retired or transitioning, to those healing seen and unseen wounds — you are valued. You are appreciated. You are not forgotten.

🤍 To the families: spouses who held it down, children who learned to be strong early, parents who prayed through deployments — you served too, and this day honors you as well.

🌅 We stand with you.
We cheer with you.
We walk forward with you.

🙏 Thank you for your courage.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Thank you for your story.

10/28/2025

🇺🇸 🤝 SHUTDOWN RELIEF: for Military & Affiliated
📝 Updated: October 2025

🗒️ These verified programs provide help for Soldiers, families, and civilians during government funding interruptions. Most options are zero-interest loans, temporary bill relief, or food support programs. Always contact the institution directly for full eligibility and application steps.

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🏦 USAA
💬 Temporary zero-interest loans (up to $6,000) available for eligible members with recent military pay deposits.
🌐 www.usaa.com/support/government-shutdown-program
📞 800-531-8722

🏦 Navy Federal Credit Union
💬 0% APR “Government Shutdown Loan Program” for qualifying military and federal employee members.
🌐 www.navyfederal.org/about/government-shutdown.html
📞 888-842-6328

🏦 Fort Liberty Federal Credit Union (formerly Fort Bragg FCU)
💬 “Supportive Solutions in Times of a Government Shutdown” — salary advances (up to two months’ pay / $15,000 max), quick loans (up to $2,500 with 3-month deferral), and Skip-a-Pay on existing loans.
🌐 www.fortbraggfcu.org/solutions
📞 910-864-2232 | 800-793-2328

🏦 Civic Federal Credit Union
💬 “Recovery Assistance” loans and hardship options for military and public service members facing income disruption.
🌐 www.civicfcu.org/services/account-management/recovery-assistance
📞 844-772-4842

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🏦 Army Emergency Relief (AER)
💬 Interest-free loans & grants for active-duty Soldiers and families during financial hardship or pay delays.
📱 Apply: https://aerprod.powerappsportals.us/
🌐 More info: www.ArmyEmergencyRelief.org
📞 Ask your unit AER rep or Financial Readiness Office for assistance.

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🏦 Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
💬 Zero-interest loans for Airmen, Guardians, and families to cover essentials such as rent, food, and utilities.
🌐 www.afas.org

🏦 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)
💬 Interest-free loans for active-duty, reserve, and civilian Coast Guard personnel to help with rent, insurance, or childcare.
🌐 www.cgmahq.org

🏦 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
💬 Interest-free loans or grants for active-duty Sailors and Marines covering food, rent, or utilities.
🌐 www.nmcrs.org

🏦 First Command Financial Services
💬 0% APR pay-advance loans for eligible clients with direct deposit interruptions (up to six months coverage).
🌐 www.firstcommand.com

🏦 Service Credit Union
💬 0% APR loans or payroll credit up to four months of pay for active-duty and DoD civilian employees; 90-day payment grace period.
🌐 www.servicecu.org

🏦 United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU)
💬 $5,000 Relief Loan @ 0% interest for 90 days, skip-a-pay refunds, loan extensions & real-estate deferments for verified shutdown impact.
🌐 www.ussfcu.org

🏦 TD Bank
💬 Temporary fee waivers for overdrafts, non-TD ATM use, and credit cards; early CD withdrawal penalties suspended for affected members.
🌐 www.td.com/us/en/personal-banking

🏦 Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)
💬 One-time $150 grants for eligible civilian federal employees earning $59,999 or less and working unpaid during shutdown.
🌐 www.feea.org

🏦 Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
💬 Loan payments auto-adjusted to avoid default during pay interruption; shutdown does not prevent new loan requests.
🌐 www.tsp.gov

🏦 Feeding America
💬 Food bank network offering meals and SNAP application assistance for military and federal families in need.
🌐 www.feedingamerica.org

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🥘 Community Support (USO / YMCA / DECA / AAFES)
🥪 USO NC & YMCA offering free lunches, food baskets & holiday drives.
🛍️ Bring reusable bags to commissaries (supply limited).
💳 AAFES offering temporary 0% interest on MilStar cards and late-fee waivers.
🌐 USO NC: www.uso-nc.org
🌐 YMCA of the Sandhills: www.ymcaofthesandhills.org | [email protected]

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✅ Important Notes
📋 Programs listed are verified through official sources and subject to eligibility.
✅ Availability can change based on funding and duration of shutdown.
📞 Always contact the organization directly before applying for any assistance.

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FORT BRAGG NC

🏠 Housing (Corvias)

🏡 No evictions or late fees during funding disruptions.
🧾 Payment plans available for Soldiers and civilians.
🏘️ 50–60 homes ready for occupancy, prioritized for families and essential personnel.
📞 Corvias Housing: 910-495-0878

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👶 Child & Youth Services (CYS)

👧 No late fees or disenrollments.
🏫 All Child Development Centers (CDCs) and School-Age Centers (SACs) remain open and operating normally.
🍼 Extra childcare support and baby formula available for families in need.

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🍗 Community Support (USO / YMCA / DECA / AAFES)

🥪 USO NC & YMCA hosting free lunches, food baskets, and holiday turkey drives.
🛍️ Bring reusable bags to commissaries—supplies are limited.
💳 AAFES waiving late fees and offering 0% interest on MilStar cards for 90 days.
🌐 USO NC: www.uso-nc.org
🌐 YMCA of the Sandhills: www.ymcaofthesandhills.org | [email protected]

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✝️ Chaplain Corps & Red Cross

💳 $50 commissary gift cards available for families in need.
🍲 Coordinating local food and morale-boost events.
❤️ Red Cross assisting Soldiers and families with emergency needs.
🌐 www.redcross.org

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💂 Branch-Specific Relief Programs

🎖️ Army Emergency Relief (AER): Zero-interest loans & grants for Soldiers and families.
⚓ Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: Open for families experiencing immediate needs related to loss of income.
🛫 Air Force Aid Society (Pope Field): Supporting Airmen, Guardians, and families stationed in NC

🇺🇸 Stay tuned for more! Send any other resources directly to our inbox to update this list. Keep the faith and stay productive through these tough times!

🫡 WatchOut Cumberland County NC

10/28/2025

🎳 STRIKE OF TERROR BOWLING 🎃

👻 Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at Dragon Lanes! Join in for a night packed with bowling, contests, music, and Halloween thrills!

🗓️ Thursday, October 31
🎯 Dragon Lanes
🎃 Bowling • Contests • Music • Prizes

💀 Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy an evening full of spooky strikes and hauntingly good fun!

More info: bragg.armymwr.com

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

🎁 Toy Donations Needed for Military Families 🎄

🧸 The Armed Services YMCA at Fort Bragg is collecting new, unwrapped toys to help brighten the holidays for children of service members this season! Every gift makes a difference and helps spread cheer to those who serve our country.

🎯 Drop off toys at:
Armed Services YMCA
2411 Rodney Trail #2, Fort Bragg, NC 28307
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9 AM – 4 PM

🧩 Suggested items: building blocks, dolls, puzzles, stuffed animals, and other fun, age-appropriate toys.

💖 Let’s show love and support to our local military families this holiday season!

📱 More info: Call 910-436-0500 or visit fortbragg.asymca.org

09/08/2025

👶 Nutrition Guide For Babies Class

📅 Sunday, September 15 at 1:00 PM
🏛️ Weaver Auditorium, Womack Army Medical Center
🗺️ 2817 Rock Merritt Avenue, Fort Bragg, NC

🍴 This free class is designed for first-time parents and families with new little ones. Feeding your baby takes patience, time, and the right guidance. Learn about proper nutrition and how every baby’s needs are different.

📱 To sign up, call 910-907-3438

09/08/2025

🇺🇸 9/11 Never Forget Stair Challenge at Fort Bragg NC

🕗 September 11th, 8 AM – 3 PM
🏟️ Hedrick Stadium,

🔥 Join the Stair Challenge to honor the courage and sacrifice of First Responders who climbed 2,071 stairs in the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001.

👕 The first 100 participants to register at the SFA Sports Office by September 8th will receive a free event T-shirt.

📱 Open to everyone! For more information call 396-1217 or visit bragg.armymwr.com

08/30/2025

👶 Fort Bragg Maternity Fair 🍼
@ Womack Army Medical Center

🤰 Saturday, September 20 🕙 10 AM – 3 PM

✨ A one-stop event for parents-to-be!
✨ Learn, connect, and get prepared for baby’s big arrival!
✨ Free resources, expert advice & hands-on workshops!

Featuring
👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting Classes 10:30–2:30 (Weaver Auditorium)
🏥 Labor & Delivery Tours
🤝 Free Community Resources
💡 Expert Consultations on Prenatal Care
🧘 Relax with Prenatal YOGA
🩸 Blood Drive

🔥 Hot Topics:
📖 Birth Plans
🍼 Getting Ready for Baby
😴 Safe Sleep
🟣 Period of Purple Crying
🤲 Infant Massage
💊 Medication Safety
💪 Coping with Change Resiliency Workshop

⭐ Don’t miss a chance to get prepared, stay healthy, and feel confident before baby arrives!

📱 Info: 910-907-7247

08/30/2025

08/30/2025

DOD systems bolster border security operations
By Pfc. Dominic Atlas

🔭 DOD deploying new high-tech surveillance systems
👁 Towers with day & night cameras track wide areas
🚐 Mobile units scan miles of desert & canyon terrain
🛡 Combat optics repurposed for border monitoring
🆔 Systems detect & pinpoint movement instantly
🤝 Military tools now assist law enforcement patrols
🌐 Layered tech strengthens Southern Border security
🇺🇸 Boosts partnership between DOD & DHS

READ MORE
www.army.mil/article/287937/dod_systems_bolster_border_security_operations

08/30/2025