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Modernization helps improve efficiency at Sunny Point

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video The military wharf at Sunny Point was already helping out our men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan by shipping out 90 percent of the ammunition used in combat. Full story...
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Group of World War II veterans unveil a new window display at Independence Mall

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Today a group of World War II veterans unveiled a new window display at Independence Mall. The display was put together by a non-profit program called Honor Flight of Southeastern North Carolina. Full story...
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Don't ask, don't tell debate

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videoDon't ask, don't tell... it's been the military's policy regarding homosexuality for years, but that could soon change. Full story...
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Campaign recognizes military-friendly employers

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Gov. Beverly Perdue wants to promote North Carolina's military-friendly image by helping veterans and military spouses find work. Full story...
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UNCW honors student veterans

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Members of the military presented the colors in honor of our American military heroes and those on campus who have served. Full story...
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Mental illness an increasing problem for military members

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videoThe treatment and diagnosis of mental health problems in the military has been making headlines since the untimely death of Commander Keith Springle, the Navy social worker who was gunned down by a patient at a mental health clinic in Iraq last month. Now legislators and mental health experts are citing the incident as a call to action. Full story...
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North Carolina mom reports to Army with her children

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A North Carolina mother, who reported for Army duty with her young children, will be discharged from the military. Full story...
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Art for Afghanistan

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videoOne local soldier is going above and beyond the call of duty to take care of her fellow service members. Army specialist Tamara Gabbard is stationed in Afghanistan, but in her spare time, she's an artist. Full story...
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Wilmington remembers WWII POW camp

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videoDuring World War 2, Wilmington was called upon to serve the country in an unusual way. It was a sacrifice that had its benefits. Full story...
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Navy training in local waters

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videoWhen members of our armed forces are not deployed, they often spend time training, getting ready for their next call to duty. Full story...
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Marines charged in murder make court appearance

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Two Camp Lejeune Marines were in court today, facing charges stemming from the death of Lieutenant Holly Wimunc. Full story...
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USS North Carolina commissioned

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videoShe 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...
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2 NC-based Marines killed in Iraq

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The military says two Marines from Camp Lejeune have died of wounds they suffered during combat in Iraq's Anbar province. Full story...
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Bragg's 82nd to again serve as quick-reaction force

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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...
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War veterans honored

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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...
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