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MilitaryONLY ON 3: D-Day veteran remembers day that changed historySubmitted by Chris Phillips on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 3:49pm.READ MORE: 
There are many stories and many heroes on this Veterans Day, but World War II veterans are, sadly, a dying breed. Bill Pepe was in one of the most infamous battles of the war. "On D-Day I found myself on Omaha Beach," Pepe said.
Full story...CFCC honors veterans at annual ceremonySubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 3:33pm.READ MORE:
As it does each Veterans Day, Cape Fear Community College took time today to honor the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces.
Full story... » CFCC honored for helping student veteransSubmitted by Marcy Cuevas on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 4:35pm.READ MORE:
A timely honor for Cape Fear Community College. As we approach Veterans Day, "G.I. Jobs" magazine recently named CFCC a "military-friendly school." It's a title only about 20 percent of colleges and universities receive.
Full story...What veterans and active duty military personnel can get for free FridaySubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 3:29pm.READ MORE: CFCC invites veterans to Veterans Day ceremonySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:18pm.READ MORE: Haircut coupon supports Step up for Soldiers projectsSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:14pm.READ MORE:
If you need a trim and are feeling patriotic, a chain of barber shops wants to bring the two together.
Twelve Great Clips locations in the Wwilmington area are helping the group Step up for Soldiers through discounted hair cuts.
Full story... » Diligence hardly listless as it takes break for maintenanceSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 1:30pm.READ MORE: Military, families celebrate end of US troops in IraqSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 11:56pm.READ MORE:
The announcement that troops are coming home from Iraq by January 1 was great news for all Americans, especially those service members at North Carolina's National Guard.
Full story...Wilmington soldier injured in Iraq honored with Purple HeartSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 11:57pm.READ MORE:
It's an honor bestowed on very few. US Army Sgt. Jason Thigpen received the Purple Heart during a special ceremony Wednesday for his service in Iraq.
Full story...Marines to allow troops to wear KIA braceletsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 2:04pm.READ MORE: USMC cracks down on KIA braceletsSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 6:17pm.READ MORE:
The KIA, or Killed In Action bracelets, are worn by Marines in honor of friends who died serving their country. But the Marine Corps does not allow jewelry, which has some Marines demanding an exception be made to the rule.
Full story...Wounded Warrior ride stopped after accidentSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 2:16pm.READ MORE:
A Wounded Warrior ride to Wilmington ended early today after one of the riders was involved in an accident with a car.
Full story... » Diligence home from mission in CaribbeanSubmitted by Ryan Franklin on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 4:17pm.READ MORE:
Family and friends welcomed home the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Diligence this afternoon. The ship returned from a 45-day multi-mission patrol in the Caribbean.
Full story... » Battleship North Carolina: 50 Years in WilmingtonSubmitted by WWAY on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 11:59pm.READ MORE:
Fifty years ago Sunday, the Battleship North Carolina finished its long journey from New Jersey to Wilmington. It took great vision, lots of cash and some careful navigation to get "The Showboat" into the slip where she lives now. We celebrate the Battleship's history as a protector of democracy during World War II and then as one of the state's greatest tourist attractions in the WWAY NewsChannel 3 special Battleship North Carolina: 50 Years in Wilmington.
Full story...Assistant DA trades in court for military dutySubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 1:55pm.READ MORE:
It is his last week in the District Attorney's Office. Soon Assistant DA Fred Gore will trade his suit and tie for fatigues. Gore is a captain in the National Guard. Next month he heads to training, and by the end of the year gore will ship out to Kuwait for 10 to 12 months.
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