Military

She is now officially the USS North Carolina. A crowd laden with veterans looked on as the flags that had flown that morning on the Battleship North Carolina were hoisted aboard the sub. Amidst extremely heavy security, the Secretary of the Navy was here to give the command that made it all official. Full story...

The military says two Marines from Camp Lejeune have died of wounds they suffered during combat in Iraq's Anbar province. Full story...

The Army's 82nd Airborne Division will reclaim its role as the nation's quick-reaction force in 2009, once again keeping a unit on alert and ready to jump into combat anywhere in the world within 18 hours. Full story...

Several war veterans received high honors Monday night. Three vets stood tall as they were recognized for their service to the armed forces. Full story...

Two Pentagon reports out today show the number of sexual assault cases in the military on the decline, but suggest sexual harassment may be on the rise. Full story...

Two soldiers based in North Carolina have been killed when an improvised explosive device detonated outside a government building in Afghanistan. Full story...

Many Marines and soldiers end up here in the Cape Fear region after fulfilling their duties in the armed forces. This boom in the veteran population has put a strain on the area's lone V.A. clinic. The clinic is located in Wilmington. Full story...

Soldier suicides are increasing at an alarming rate. But help may be on the way for troops battling mental health issues and their families. Full story...

It was a busy military morning at the port of Wilmington. Full story...