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New Hanover High School honors World War II Medal of Honor recipients

Memorial Day tributes started early on Friday for the dedication of a new memorial garden in Wilmington. New Hanover High School now has a garden area surrounding a plaque honoring two World War II Medal of Honor recipients.

New Hanover High School honors World War II Medal of Honor recipients

05/24/2013 05:51 PM

Flags line Cumberland Co. cemeteries in honor of Memorial Day

As part of the 31 day salute in Fayetteville throughout the month of May, the organization Army's Army has placed over 2,000 American flags at the entrances of cemeteries throughout Cumberland County.

Flags line Cumberland Co. cemeteries in honor of Memorial Day

Updated 05/24/2013 05:11 PM

Obama defends drone strikes; says power should be 'used wisely'

President Barack Obama on Thursday defended the use of drones to kill U.S. citizens who are deemed to be planning attacks against their own country. The president talked about the terror threats still facing our country one day after his administration said four Americans had been killed in overseas drone strikes.

Obama defends drone strikes; says power should be 'used wisely'

Updated 05/23/2013 03:48 PM

Change of command ceremony held for Second Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS-Cherry Point

A change of command ceremony, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Wednesday, brought new leadership to the Second Marine Aircraft Wing. Hundreds came out to witness the transferring of colors from Major General Glenn Walters to Brigadier General Robert Hedelund. Walters has been appointed to a position at the Marine Corps national headquarters.

Change of command ceremony held for Second Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS-Cherry Point

05/22/2013 05:26 PM

Veterans, service members inspire one another at the Valor Games

Over three days, more than 100 ill, wounded and injured veterans and active duty service members are competing in a variety of paralympic-style sporting events. The first day of competition got underway at the Dean Smith Center at UNC Chapel Hill.

Veterans, service members inspire one another at the Valor Games

05/21/2013 08:19 PM

All-American Week events begin on Fort Bragg

Despite the rain, All American Week on Fort Bragg began on Monday. Around 19,000 soldiers are participating in this year's events. The traditions have been taking place for over 25 years on-base, but for the first time in several years, the entire 82nd Airborne Division was there to participate.

All-American Week events begin on Fort Bragg

05/20/2013 08:59 PM

Thousands gather in Jacksonville for 8th annual Run for the Warriors

More than 2,500 people crowded the streets of Jacksonville on Saturday morning for the eighth annual Run for the Warriors, hosted by Hope for the Warriors, a nonprofit that helps wounded, ill and injured service members re-cooperate from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Thousands gather in Jacksonville for 8th annual Run for the Warriors

Updated 05/18/2013 04:42 PM

Cherry Point Marines ready for arrival of first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet

The latest aircraft to be welcomed into the the Marine Corps family is making its way to Cherry Point this summer. Fleet Readiness Center - East is expected to receive its first F-35B Joint Strike Fighter jet in July.

Cherry Point Marines ready for arrival of first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet

05/17/2013 04:56 PM

Job fair aims to transition veterans back to the workforce

Getting veterans back to work is the goal of the United Service Organization as it opens its doors Friday to servicemen and women for Operation Military Job Fair. The USO is teaming up with ECPI University to hold the fair.

Job fair aims to transition veterans back to the workforce

05/17/2013 08:30 AM

More than 100 Marines deploy from Camp Lejeune for Afghanistan mission

One hundred-sixty Marines from across the nation left from Camp Lejeune Thursday for a unique mission in Afghanistan. Military leaders describe the mission as one that is supposed to save the Marine Corps millions of dollars.

More than 100 Marines deploy from Camp Lejeune for Afghanistan mission

Updated 05/16/2013 09:19 PM

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