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including the locally-popular eastern North Carolina barbecue.” In fact, the busiest day at the lodge Earn your degree... Embry-Riddle’s Fayetteville Campus offers degree programs in: AS/BS in Professional Aeronautics AS/BS in Technical Management Master of Aeronautical Science Certificates AMT Part 65 • Aviation Safety • Logistics • Management Occupational Safety & Health • Security and Intelligence Supply Chain Management Online and Classroom Instruction Available is Thursday when the restaurant serves pulled pork and beef brisket cooked on a state-of-the-art smoker. Angela Yates and Bill Latham are Thursday regulars. “It’s always packed,” Latham said over a plate of barbecue with a Mason jar mug of sweet tea. Latham and Yates ate here when it was a rustic one-room lodge, and they still like it, years later. They are both civil-service employees. Latham teases Yates that she’s the post “mom” in her role as a supervisor to Fort Bragg’s family readiness groups. He works with computers on all parts of the post, fitness centers to offices. “What they don’t throw out of airplanes,” he says, “I take care of.” Lunch at McKellar’s is a respite from the workday. The lodge restaurant, Lil Skeeters, also offers five different buffets each week. Even so, it’s no small feat feeding hungry soldiers. But soldiers like Capt. Rick Fisher said it’s enough food for two meals. “I like that you can eat as much as you want and don’t have to eat dinner,” he said. Spc. Bryan Hammond was introduced to McKellar’s by another soldier when he first enlisted and he returns as often as he can. "I love the food, I like everything," he said. In the evenings, the Z-shaped bar is a Embry-Riddle Proudly Supports the U.S. Armed Forces FAYETTEVILLE CAMPUS 231 Meed Court, Suite 203, Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 323-2126 fayetteville.center@erau.edu www.embryriddle.edu/fayetteville 28|February/March • 2009 popular gathering spot among regulars who gather around the toasty fire inside the impressive stone fireplace stretching from floor to ceiling. It’s a place where sports fans can play pool or board games while watching the big game, but don’t be surprised if you catch a casual farewell ceremony or welcome home celebration. On Tuesday nights, snacks are free with a beverage. Fireside is nice, but the view outside is even better. A patio overlooks the lake, and in the fall, when the leaves change color, it’s a breathtaking sight. Couples have even held their weddings here. Lovers of the great outdoors should also check out the rod and gun club and picnic areas dotted with pine trees. Just ask and the staff will be glad to provide a picnic lunch.CV Right here in Fayetteville!

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