[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7419]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


              IN HONOR OF ALL AMERICAN WEEK AT FORT BRAGG

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of All American Week 
at Fort Bragg, the epicenter of the universe. This week recognizes the 
82nd Airborne Division stationed at Fort Bragg which will be 
celebrating their 99th Anniversary this summer.
  To kick off the week, more than 15,000 paratroopers participated in a 
four mile run led by Maj. Gen. Richard D. Clarke, who is the 82nd 
Airborne Division's commanding general. They were joined by dozens of 
veterans who cheered on the participants from the sidelines. This 
year's event was particularly special because of the large number of 
paratroopers who were able to attend. However, we remember and 
celebrate the approximately 3,000 paratroopers that are currently 
deployed around the world and were unable to participate.
  During All American Week, paratroopers and veterans will be joined by 
their loved ones in a week full of events that celebrate the rich 
history and legacy of the 82nd Airborne Division; ranging from picnics 
and reunions to a memorial ceremony remembering those who have made the 
ultimate sacrifice for their country.
  Our men and women in uniform reflect the best our nation has to offer 
and events like these are an important way to honor their commitment. 
The paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division are the tip of the spear 
and maintain a constant state of readiness, able to be deployed in a 
moment's notice to defend our nation. I am eternally grateful for the 
sacrifice of these brave patriots and am honored to serve them in 
Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in celebrating All American Week at 
Fort Bragg honoring the 82nd Airborne Division.




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