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The Sgt. Charles L. Baney trophy. Trophy is given to the Rigger unit winning the annual Rigger Rodeo competition. Sgt. Baney was killed in SVN, Oct. 15, '67 when a C-130 crashed enroute to make a drop at Khe Sanh.

The Red Hat Chapter hosts a breakfast for all Parachute Riggers the third Saturday of each month at "A TASTE OF EUROPE" at 0900hrs (FOR A MAP click here). All are invited to come and join IN THE FELLOWSHIP AND CAMARADERIE.

On 20 JAN 07, we held our monthly Red Hat Chapter Breakfast at the Golden Corral on Skibo Rd. We started at just after 0900hrs and the breakfast/meeting lasted about one and a half hours.

CW5 Jimenez gave us a briefing on where the Rigger field is going with technology. He talked about precision guided airdrop where bundles weighing between 501-2200lbs can get out of an aircraft at altitudes up to 25,000ft AGL and guide themselves using GPS technology up to 20 miles away and land within 150 meters of the intended landing point. He also showed a couple of videos of heavy drop and paratroopers exiting the aircraft. Great stuff, we appreciate him taking the time to share information with us.

Below are some photos from the breakfast.

Our Chapter Vice President "Buz" Baskett (left) and President Del Weitman hard at work.

Bill Bond and Fred Chrisman talking about the "Good 'Ole Days"

We had about 30 people attend the January Breakfast

CW2 Joe Decosta's beautiful daughters.

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"Robert MacAdam, Come on Down!"

On 10 JAN 07, one of our own, Robert "Bull" MacAdam was on the "Price is Right". He even got dressed up for the occasion. Click here to see the Yuma, AZ news clip. Click here to see Bull called down to contestants row. Click here to see Bull spin the wheel. Click here to see him win the showcase.

FREE LUNCH

On 17 JAN 07 the Red Hat Chapter in conjunction with the Special Warfare Center and School Rigger Facility hosted a free lunch for all Riggers on Ft Bragg. This "Weiner Wednesday" is something the Chapter likes to do every so often to just give Riggers a chance to get together, share some stories and camaraderie over a free hot dog and a Coke. There was probably close to 100 people that showed up. Attendance was low because there are so many Ft Bragg Riggers deployed. It is the Chapter's way of saying thanks to all the active duty folks. If you haven't tried Jim Kennebeck's famous beans, you don't know what you are missing! We appreciate SSG Jones and CW4 Michel letting us use their awesome Rigger Facility. Below are some photos.

SSG Jones the "Grill Master"

WO1 Dave Bird and his crew were able to have their own "Weiner Wednesday" while deployed in Iraq. Come home safe guys.

This was the serving line with SGM(R) Hebron and SFC(R) Kennebeck slingin' the chow. Seconds anyone?

Two 11th QM and one SWC Rigger comparing job satisfaction. Home is what you make it.

I WILL BE SURE - ALWAYS!!

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