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Many American soldiers returning from Vietnam never received the homecoming they deserved, and Fayetteville wants to change that. We created Heroes Homecoming as our way of showing all Vietnam veterans we remember and appreciate their courage and their sacrifice. Heroes Homecoming will be the biggest commemoration/ reunion of its kind for the 10 days leading up to and including Veterans Day, featuring celebrations, discussions, fellowship and memories for all those who attend. It will be a story of education, dialogue and celebration. It will be a story of a long-deserved welcome home. Heroes Homecoming will promote informed dialogue, discussion and celebration to allow our community to be able, perhaps for the first time, to discuss that period of time in our nation and community’s history and deal with the complicated emotions arising from veterans’ personal stories. It will promote a period of reflection and self discovery, allowing each of us to come to our own informed conclusions and take what we have learned with them. It will challenge the beliefs and assumptions of that period that helped shape the world as we see it. It will make us all aware of the interconnection that exists between our values, to better appreciate the values of others, and to appreciate the common bond that we share, not merely with each other, but with the military and military-community members of today. We encourage you to get involved in this exciting and rewarding project. Visit our website at heroeshomecoming.com. Volunteer to get involved. Take time to participate in the community discussions we have planned. Learn about our national history and this community’s unique role in it. Thank a Vietnam veteran, invite them to Fayetteville and help us to welcome them home. Let us commit to each other that there will never be another generation that misunderstands the relationship between Vietnam and our community, and there will never be another American that doesn’t appreciate the heroes from that era. Let us commit that there will not be another Vietnam War veteran who leaves us without receiving the welcome home from this country that they so rightfully deserve. I look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, Mayor Tony Chavonne Chair, Heroes Homecoming
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Our Vietnam veterans’ long-awaited welcome home Fayetteville created Heroes Homecoming as our way of showing all Vietnam Vietnam vete ve veterans erans rans w wee re remember remember and appreciate their courage, sacrifice and everything they’ve done our freedom nee to defend def d fend end ou urr fre freed dom om – now and forever. American soldiers returning from Vietnam never received ived the th homecoming homec om ccoming oming ming g they hey deserved, and Fayetteville wants to rectify that. We have a unique bond with Vietnam veterans since our town was the point of departure and return for hundreds of thousands of soldiers. As America’s first Military Sanctuary Community, we will give our brave Vietnam veterans the welcome they so richly deserve. Fayetteville will host Heroes Homecoming as the biggest commemoration/reunion of its kind for the 10 days leading up to Veterans Day, featuring celebrations, discussions, fellowship and memories for all those who attend. Heroes Homecoming is intended for three major groups in the Fayetteville and Cumberland County community and throughout the country: Vietnam veterans, native-born Vietnamese, and Fayetteville residents who, for 50 years, have lived with the town’s “Fayettenam” reputation without completely understanding what it means and how we can collectively move past that stigma. Through Heroes Homecoming, we will give Vietnam veterans from across the country the welcome home they never received, honor the native-born Vietnamese who immigrated to the United States in search of the American dream, and show that Fayetteville is a community that embodies positive change and evolution in moving forward from a less-than-perfect reputation. Many current residents lived in the area during the 1960s and experienced the political and social unrest surrounding the war, which led to an undesirable reputation. Generations of residents since have grown up with the city’s reputation from that period and have been unable to move past it – until now. Fayetteville has changed dramatically in the past 50 years and is a proud military community that exhibits desirable American values. It proudly claims its mission of “watching over those who watch over us.” In 2008 Time magazine recognized Fayetteville as America’s most pro-military community, and in 2009 Newsmax magazine listed Fayetteville as one of the top 25 cities and towns that best express our national values. The city is also home to the North Carolina Veterans Park, a place of honor for all of the state’s veterans. Fort Bragg, the largest military installation in America, is now included in the Fayetteville city limits. Its forces serve as the tip of the spear in defense of the country’s freedom, and its troops have experienced multiple deployments since 9/11. Many of the changes included in the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) will result in Fort Bragg having 32 generals, effectively becoming Pentagon South. In a continuing effort to create healing among the Vietnam veteran community, Heroes Homecoming has been designed to celebrate the city’s history and cultural diversity, while promoting an atmosphere of appreciation between Fayetteville and Vietnam and giving thanks to those who fought for us in that conflict. We hope through the Heroes Homecoming’s 10 days of education, information, discussion and dialogue, Fayetteville citizens will be more informed and actively committed to share their experiences with others and use those experiences to grow as a community. Hopefully these discussions will lead to a better understanding of what we can learn from those experiences and how to apply them to the challenges currently faced by one of America’s largest military communities.
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THURSDAY ! NOV. 3, 2011 USO OF N.C. FAYETTEVILLE AIRPORT TRAVEL CENTER (through Nov. 13) North Carolina USO staff will be on site at the Fayetteville Regional Airport to greet visiting veterans.
CAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATER PRESENTS “MISS SAIGON”
(through Nov. 20) 8:00 PM " Cape Fear Regional Theater " 1209 Hay St. 1 The local Cape Fear Regional Theater will perform “Miss Saigon.”
FRIDAY ! NOV. 4, 2011 EVENT KICKOFF
10:00 AM " N.C. Veterans Park " 300 Bragg Blvd. 2 Please join the citizens of Fayetteville for the opening ceremony of the Heroes Homecoming event.
THE HEROES CRUSADE: GOLF TOURNAMENT 9:30 AM " Cypress Lakes Golf Course " 2126 Cypress Lakes Road This charity golf tournament is open to the public, with proceeds benefiting military charities.
HISTORY DISPLAYS IN DOWNTOWN WINDOWS (through Nov. 13) 8:00 AM " Downtown Fayetteville " 100-300 Hay St. Stroll through downtown Fayetteville to see storefronts with key historical events of the conflict noted chronologically.
Opening Ceremony Join the organizers of the Heroes Homecoming event as they welcome local and visiting veterans and native Vietnamese to Fayetteville at the N.C. Veterans Park amphitheater. Attendees will hear from a number of special guests including a former POW and a number of Vietnam veterans.
A TRIBUTE TO LOCAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS
noon " Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum " 325 Franklin St. 3 (through Nov. 13) This special exhibit at the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum profiles local war veterans.
82ND AIRBORNE MUSEUM - THE 82ND’S GOLDEN BRIGADE, VIETNAM (through Nov. 13) noon " 82nd Airborne Museum " Bldg C-641, Ardennes St., Fort Bragg 6 Visit the 82nd Airborne Museum for an overview of the 82nd Airborne Division’s involvement in the Vietnam War. r. r
JFK SPECIAL WARFARE EXHIBITS
(through Nov. 13) noon " JFK Special Warfare Museum m " Ardennes and Marion Streets, Fort Bragg 5 Visit the JFK Special Warfare Museum for a historical look of Special Forces’ involvement in the conflict.
VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
(through Nov. 13) noon " Cape Fear Studios " 148 Maxwell St. 7 Cape Fear Studios will display photos, slides and other memories from the Vietnam era. See page 16 for a list of other display venues. 4 locations. Visit HeroesHomecoiming.com for event information.
MARS AND HAM RADIO - TALKING HOME FROM ROM RO OM VIE V VIETNAM ETNA ETNA TNAM AM (through Nov. 13) noon " Airborne and Special Operations ti ns Mus tion M Museum seum m " 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 Step back in time to see what it was like to send a message or MARSGram like deployed personnel in Vietnam.
“TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES”
(through Nov. 5) 8:00 PM " Gilbert Theater " 116 Green St. 9 Join the Gilbert Theater for a poetry reading and concert of original Vietnam related songs sung by musicians.
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The Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation will host a Vietnam Film Festival from Nov. 5 – Nov. 11. The movies, which are free and open to the pubic, include: “Operation Dumbo Drop,” “The Green Berets,” “ Platoon,” “Hamburger Hill,” “We Were Soldiers” and “Good Morning, Vietnam.” Adrian Cronauer, the inspiration for “Good Morning, Vietnam,” will speak before the movie to discuss his experience from the war. Cronauer, an Armed Forces Radio disc jockey in Saigon, used his radio show to give comfort and hope to soldiers serving overseas from 1965-1966. Cronauer, now a lawyer, served as special assistant to the director of the Pentagon’s Prisoner of War and Missing Personnel Office from 2001-2009. Cronauer has dedicated a significant portion of his life to serving his fellow veterans. He is continuing this work by making sure that every Vietnam veteran knows about Heroes Homecoming. He will attend select events throughout the 10-day celebration.
THE HEROES CRUSADE: FALLEN WARRIOR RUGBY TOURNAMENT
9:00 AM ! Methodist University Jordan Soccer Complex ! 445 Treetop Drive 18 Come cheer on the Men and Women’s rugby teams playing in honor of Fallen Ruggers.
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL EVENT
11:00 AM ! Grilled Ginger Vietnamese Restaurant ! 5052 Yadkin Road Join us at Grilled Ginger Vietnamese Restaurant for a display of food, dress and other cultural native Vietnamese entertainment.
NATIVE VIETNAMESE EXPERIENCES
11:00 AM ! Grilled Ginger Vietnamese Restaurant ! 5052 Yadkin Road Native Vietnamese panelists will discuss their stories and memories of the war.
ASOM FILM FESTIVAL - “OPERATION DUMBO DROP”
1:00 PM ! Airborne and Special Operations Museum ! 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 Join the Airborne and Special Operations Museum for “Operation Dumbo Drop,” a family-friendly movie.
ASOM FILM FESTIVAL - “THE GREEN BERETS”
6:00 PM ! Airborne and Special Operations Museum ! 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 Join the Airborne and Special Operations Museum for a free screening of the movie “The Green Berets.”
VETERANS SERVICES TOWN HALL MEETING
1:00 PM ! Pate Room, Headquarters Library ! 300 Maiden Lane Attend this overview of Department of Veterans benefits and programs. The event is hosted by the Cumberland County Veterans Service Office.
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SUNDAY " NOV. 6, 2011 THE HEROES CRUSADE: RUN/WALK/BIKE
9:00 AM ! Medical Arts Building ! 101 Robeson St. 11 The public is encouraged to participate in a 5K Run/Walk/Bike with proceeds benefiting numerous military charities.
ASOM FOUNDATION “SALUTE TO VETERANS”
(through Nov. 14) Airborne and Special Operations Museum ! 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 The Airborne and Special Operations Museum will have flags on display honoring Vietnam veterans near the Moving Wall.
VIETNAM TRAVELING MEMORIAL WALL OPENING CEREMONY
(through Nov. 14) 3:00 PM ! Airborne and Special Operations Museum ! 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum. 24-hour security will be provided by Rolling Thunder and Nam Knights Motorcyle Club.
FAYETTEVILLE THEN & NOW
6:30 PM ! The Arts Council ! 301 Hay St. 12 Join the Arts Council for a look at the changes in the city of Fayetteville’s downtown, mall area and Fort Bragg. Panel discussions will be conducted with long time Fayetteville residents.
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Visit a half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., which displays the names of the military service members killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War. The traveling memorial will be housed at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum at 100 Hay St. Security for the traveling wall will be provided by Rolling Thunder. The wall, built by Vietnam veterans, has been traveling the country for 20 years providing citizens across America the chance to see a replica of the memorial in D.C.
Heroes Crusade - A Three-Day Sporting Event Benefiting Military Heroes Heroes Crusade includes a rugby tournament, golf tournament and run/walk/bike event. Fayetteville/Cumberland County will host this inaugural event held from November 4-6. The sporting trifecta is being held in partnership with the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (FACVB) to raise awareness and funds for wounded warriors, many of whom will be participating in the event. Proceeds will benefit three military charities: Wounded Warrior Project, Green Beret Foundation and RDU AMBUCS. Each of the three charities that will benefit from the proceeds has a different connection to the military. To register to participate in any of the Heroes Crusade events as an athlete, sponsor or donor, visit HeroesCrusade.com.
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MONDAY ! NOV. 7, 2011 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
6:30 PM " Airborne and Special Operations Museum " 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 U.S. Army General and Vietnam veteran James Lindsay will give a keynote address at the ASOM.
TUESDAY ! NOV. 8, 2011 ASOM FILM FESTIVAL - “PLATOON”
6:00 PM " Airborne and Special Operations Museum " 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 The ASOM will present “Platoon” as part of its film festival. The screening is free and open to the public.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY AUTHOR VISIT - JAMES D. JOHNSON NSON 7:00 PM " Main Library " 300 Maiden Lane 13 Fayetteville author, Lt. Col. (Ret.) James D. Johnson discusses his book “Combat Trauma: A personal Look at Long-term Consequences.”
WEDNESDAY ! NOV. 9, 2011 AIRCRAFT DISPLAY WITH SF A-CAMP DISPLAY
(through Nov. 12) 8:00 AM " Medical Arts Building " 101 Robeson St. 11 Visit the SF A-Camp display sponsored by the Special Forces Association. The display will feature vintage aircraft and other items that were in SF A-Camps during the Vietnam war.
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8:00 AM " Medical Arts Building " 101 Robeson St. 11 Visit a static display of a Montagnard village. Montaganards will also be on hand to tell their stories.
VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR
10:00 AM " Veterans Administration Medical Center " 2300 Ramsey St. 14 Meet one on one with officials from the VAMC to discuss VA benefits and have questions answered.
POW/MIA SYMPOSIUM
2:00 PM " Airborne and Special Operations Museum " 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 Representatives from the Department of Defense Prisoner of War – Missing Personnel Office will provide briefings that cover accounting strategies and other updates. They will also be on hand to answer questions.
ASOM FILM FESTIVAL - “HAMBURGER HILL” 6:00 PM " Airborne and Special Operations Museum " 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 The ASOM will be showing “Hamburger Hill” as part of its free ASOM Film Festival.
FSU CHANCELLOR’S SERIES
7:00 PM " Seabrook Auditorium, Fayetteville State University " 1200 Murchison Road. 15 Dr. Sharon Raynor, author of “Breaking the Silence: The Unspoken Brotherhood of Vietnam Veterans,” will speak..
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THURSDAY Y ! NOV. 10, 2011 MARTHA RAYE EXHIBIT
8:00 AM " please see HeroesHomecoming.com for location. Daughters of the U.S. Army will display the living room of Martha Raye and other memorabilia.
ROBERT PATTERSON RETURN TO MASSEY HILL
9:30 AM " Massey Hill Classical High School " 1062 Southern Ave. 16 Sgt. (Ret.) Robert Patterson, Medal of Honor recipient, returns to Massey Hill High School to make a presentation. Patterson was recognized at a similar assembly at the school in 1969.
RE-DEDICATION OF VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL ON FORT BRAGG
10:00 AM " Main Post Parade Field " Ridgeway Drive, Fort Bragg 17 The Vietnam War Memorial on Fort Bragg will be rededicated to the Fort Bragg Main Post Parade rad Field. rade Field
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11:00AM " Veterans Administration Hospital " 2300 Ramsey St. 14 The VA will host a recognition service for veterans at the local VA hospital and assist them to the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.
HONORING THE NURSES WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM Noon " Methodist University " By invitation only Methodist University and Army ROTC Nursing will host a luncheon honoring the nurses who served in Vietnam.
ASOM FILM FESTIVAL - “WE WERE SOLDIERS”
6:00 PM " Airborne and Special Operations Museum " 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 The ASOM will show “We Were Soldiers” as part of their free film festival. Speakers will include five soldiers from the battle.
STEPHEN MANSFIELD
6:30 PM " Manna Church " 5117 Cliffdale Road International bestselling author, Stephen Mansfield, of “The Faith of the American Soldier” will be on hand to speak at Manna Church. Visit heroeshomecoming.com for more times and locations.
AMERICAN RED CROSS - RED AND WHITE WINE GALA
6:00 PM " Holiday Inn Bordeaux " 1707 Owen Dr. 19 se e The 8th-annual wine gala will feature more than 70 wines and a showcase of the American Red Cross’ support of military members and families throughout the Vietnam War. A limited number of complementary tickets are available for Vietnam veterans. Please call 910-867-8151 to register.
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FRIDAY " NOV. 11, 2011 VETERANS DAY SERVICE WREATH LAYING CEREMONY
10:00 AM ! Freedom Memorial Park ! Hay St. and Bragg Blvd. near ASOM 20 nam am A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Vietnam Memorial at Freedom Memorial Park to honor Vietnam veterans. This event is open to the public. c.
REDEDICATION OF VIETNAM POW/MIA PLAQUE
10:30 AM ! Freedom Memorial Park ! Hay St. and Bragg Blvd. near ASOM 20 There will be a rededication of the memorial plaque originally dedicated in 1973 to 19 local men who were prisoners of war or missing in action during the Vietnam War. Ltc. Ray Schrump to be recognized.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
11:00 AM ! N.C. Veterans Park ! 300 Bragg Blvd. 2 Join the City of Fayetteville for its annual official Park recognition of Veterans Day at the N.C. Veterans Park.
POW/MIA VIGIL & MIA RECOGNITION CERE CER CEREMONY MONY MON Y Noon ! Airborne and Special Operations Museum um m ! 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 eryy The missing man table ceremony will be held every hour on the hour in honor of 41 missing POWs.
ASOM FILM FESTIVAL - “GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM”
5:00 PM ! Airborne and Special Operations Museum ! 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 Please visit the ASOM museum for the showing of “Good Morning, Vietnam.” Speakers will include Adrian Cronaur.
COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND THE CROWN ARENA NA PRESENT DARIUS RUCKER 8:00 PM ! Crown Arena ! 1960 Coliseum Dr. 21 Veterans are invited to join Community Concerts for the Dariuss Rucker concert. Vietnam veterans can sign up for the event at the Heroes Homecoming website: HeroesHomecoming.com
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of the South Pacific nearly 70 years ago. Through the years, the USO Liberty Bells have dazzled audiences around the world. For the troops they provide the opportunity for a short escape from the burdens of war and rigorous training. Their energetic performances feature WWII era hit songs such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Don’t Sit under the Apple Tree,” and “I’ll be Seeing You” along with an array of contemporary songs such as “Single Ladies,” “Mercy,” “Sway” and “Here for the Party.”
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VETERANS DAY PARADE
11:00 AM ! Downtown Fayetteville ! 100-300 Hay St. Come join us for the Annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Fayetteville
VIETNAM WAR LIVING HISTORY DAY
11:00 AM ! Museum of the Cape Fear ! 801 Arsenal Ave. 4 Visit the Museum of the Cape Fear for a living history program with Vietnam War re-enactors – including an encampment, vehicles, dog handlers and displays of weapons and equipment.
VETERANS DAY CAR EVENT: CAR SHOW/CRUISE-IN 9:00 AM ! Fayetteville Area Museum of Transportation ! 325 Franklin St. 3 Visit the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum for a car show that will feature a “people’s choice” award event.
Join us in downtown Fayetteville, NC for this year’s 14th Annual Veterans Day Parade, which will begin downtown Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Hay Street and Bragg Boulevard. The event, which is organized by the Cumberland County Veterans Council, will feature more than 130 military units. The parade will also include military vehicles, military equipment displays, C-130 flyovers, a rifle routine, marching bands and ROTC units.
VETERANS FAMILY DAY IN THE PARK
1:00 PM ! N.C. Veterans Park ! 300 Bragg Blvd. 2 All parade attendees are invited to visit the N.C. Veterans Park following the parade. Post-parade activities will feature bands and singers, children’s entertainment and a military book signing inside the visitor’s center.
ORAL HISTORIES PRESENTATION
2:30 PM ! The Arts Council ! 301 Hay St 12 Listen to presentations of the oral histories of Vietnam veterans, native-born Vietnamese and residents of Fayetteville during that period.
“KILLING MEMORIES” DOCUMENTARY
2:00 PM ! Cameo Theater ! 225 Hay St. 23 Hear the stories of four Vietnam veterans featured in the documentary “Killing Memories.”
VETERANS’ GRADUATION
3:00 PM ! Airborne and Special Operations Museum ! 100 Bragg Blvd. 8 Cumberland County Schools will host a graduation ceremony at the ASOM for service members who left high school to serve during the Vietnam era.
USO OF N.C. VARIETY SHOW
7:00 PM ! Crown Theater ! 1960 Coliseum Dr. 21 USO of N.C. is sponsoring a variety show with music and entertainment highlighting the Vietnam era. Performers will include
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8:00 AM " United Methodist Church " 320 Hay St. 24 Hay Street United Methodist Church will host a fellowship breakfast for all veteran attendees.
LAY SERVICE
11:00 AM " Fort Bragg Main Post Chapel " Sedgewick and Jackson Streets, Fort Bragg The Fort Bragg Main Post will conduct a lay service to honor fellow servicemen and thank God for his protection. The 82nd Airborne Chorus will sing during this year’s service led by Col. (Ret.) Willie Wright, lay leader.
The Arts Council brings soldiers, Vietnamese and citizens together Nov. 12 at 2:30 p.m. View a showcase of videos including the Fayetteville Arts Council’s “FayetteNow” oral histories project. “FayetteNow” focuses on three major elements of our culturally diverse city: the Vietnam veteran, the native-born Vietnamese and the Fayetteville resident. The “FayetteNow” oral histories project is made possible in part by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, visit TheArtsCouncil.com.
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!! MAP KEY !! 1. Cape Fear Regional Theater 2. NC Veterans Park Amphitheater 3. Transportation & Local History Museum 4. Museum of the Cape Fear 5. JFK Special Warfare Museum 6. 82nd Airborne Museum 7. Cape Fear Studios 8. Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM) 9. Gilbert Theater 10. AIT Auditorium 11. Medical Arts Building 12. Arts Council 13. Main Library 14. Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) 15. Fayetteville State University (FSU) 16. Massey Hill High School 17. Fort Bragg Main Post Field 18. Methodist University 19. Holiday Inn Bordeaux 20. Freedom Memorial Park 21. Crown Coliseum 22. Cumberland Lodge #5 23. Cameo Theater 24. Hay Street United Methodist Church
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