THREAD: This is SSG Jason Lowe. He was 27, a top performer within his @82ndABNDiv unit and had just graduated 2nd in his class in the Army's Advanced Leader Course.

Four days after graduation, he took his own life inside his Fayetteville, N.C. apartment. SSG Ryan Graves found him.

"He wanted to be the best," he told me. "He probably was one of the best."

COMING HOME EARLY: 200 @82ndABNDiv paratroopers arrived back to @FtBraggNC this morning after announcement of US troop drawdown in Iraq. They’ll be heading straight into a mandatory two week quarantine.

📷: @2BCT_FALCONS This has to be an incredible surprise for families this morning. @2BCT_FALCONS wasn’t expected home till at least the end of the year - but this is only a small part of the brigade.

.@PeteButtigieg talking Fort Bragg and the issues facing NC military families right now during a Biden campaign virtual town hall. Retired SGM Sean Baker: “It is unacceptable that we have veterans ending their lives in VA parking lots... That’s what failure looks like.”

THREAD: A day late - but wanted to share the stories of the 12 @82ndABNDiv paratroopers inducted into the #AllAmerican Hall of Fame at @FtBraggNC this week. 1/13 SFC Obie Wickersham served in WWII where he was injured during the Battle of the Bulge. Wickersham chose to continue fighting on the front lines - despite a chance to move back. Years later, he was taken prisoner during the Korean War and spent 2.5 years in captivity. 2/13

Spent my Friday with Gene Herrick - the legendary @AP photojournalist who captured some of the most iconic images of the civil rights movement. From Dr. King leaving court to Rosa Parks being fingerprinted, the stories he can tell are endless. Eager to put together the story next week. But one thing I’ll share until then is his response when I asked if this current movement feels different. For the first time Gene said he has hope that real change might happen for Black Americans.

For the 2nd time in 6 months, the @82ndABNDiv's Immediate Response Force is being activated - to respond to current unrest. Soldiers at Fort Bragg were officially alerted this afternoon. They’re currently slated to leave @FtBraggNC and respond to DC in the next 24 hours. More here👇
apnews.com/47135c2d08f7fd…

IMPORTANT THREAD👇

Tonight, the cat escaped and led us on an hour long foot chase through the neighborhood. At one point I heard @NickOchsnerWBTV say “I have eyes on the suspect.” It was the closest I’ve ever felt to an episode of Cops. Said suspect was apprehended - but now @HeidiWigdahl thinks I should purchase a stroller so she can get more time outside.

i ordered a hammock and its pending arrival is literally the only thing keeping me going right now It has arrived. I live here now.

In bed watching #RHONY season 2. Think @NickOchsnerWBTV is asleep. All of a sudden I hear him chuckle. The laugh grows. He’s hysterical. What could be so funny?!

I ordered rain boots for Murrow yesterday.
Sick of cleaning muddy paws.
He's going to hate them.
Will report back upon delivery tonight.

https://twitter.com/MorganFogarty/status/1227986493035159552

It’s time.

This is SFC Javier Gutierrez of San Antonio, TX. The 28yo @7thForces Green Beret was killed yesterday during combat operations in Afghanistan.

May we never forget his sacrifice. “SFC Gutierrez was a warrior that exemplified selfless service and a commitment to the mission, both values that we embody here in the 7th Special Forces Group,” - Col. John W. Sannes, @7thForces Group Commander.

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This is Zia Ghafoori. He was just a teenager when he signed up to be an interpreter for #SpecialForces soldiers fighting in #Afghanistan, a choice that drew a target on his back.

Full story: bit.ly/2us4RmC @USASOCNews @3rdSFGroup @5thForces @USArmy "I want people to understand the sacrifice these guys made." - retired #GreenBeret Major David Smyth

"With Green Berets pinned against a cliff atop an icy 10,000-foot Afghanistan mountain during a hellish firefight to capture an entrenched enemy leader, then-Army Sgt. Matthew O. Williams was where he needed to be."

bit.ly/320O3xZ The bravery Williams and ODA 3336 showed during the Battle of Shok Valley is depicted in the book "No Way Out" by @ScribblerSix and @mitchsweiss. Incredible read.

Listen to this: Sound system went out only a few songs into @CentralChurchNC’s Easter musical. Everyone assumed it was a technical issue but... While the choir sang acapella, the pastor invited the congregation to come up for communion. And not long after, we heard a loud crash...

Phone w/ @NickOchsnerWBTV as he walked into our 🏠 :

Nick: “I’m going to feed the goldfish”
Me: “okay”
Nick: “Hmm... where’s the 🐟?”
Me: “what?”
Nick: “yep. The 🐟 is definitely not in her bowl”
Me: “WHAT?!”

In walks the cat, right on cue 😼 Suspect 1’s motive is unclear. The two coexisted for 6 months. What caused her to snap? 🕵️‍♀️

Hey, @AtriumHealth. I’ve asked for a therapy dog to come visit my mom at CMC main for over a week now. Can someone please track one down tomorrow to brighten her day?! 🐶🙏 “Day 10 on @AtriumHealth island and still no sign of a fluffy one”