Tag: Army
Local WWII veteran shares how the 4th of July has changed through the decades
As the number of older veterans declines more and more each year, one vet in Brunswick County is keeping our history very much alive.
Cadet killed, 22 injured in training rollover at West Point
West Point officials say one cadet was killed and 22 people were injured when a vehicle they were riding in for summer training overturned.
New seafood restaurant opens with packed house and full bellies
Dozens of people lined up Thursday morning at a new local restaurant to find plates of seafood were flying out the door.
Trump wants to restore waiver for service academy athletes
President Donald Trump said Monday he is looking into offering a waiver that would allow athletes attending the nation's military academies to play professional sports immediately upon graduation.
Mission BBQ offers free sandwich to military during Armed Forces Week
During Armed Forces Week, a national barbecue chain will honor each branch of the military.
NC veteran walks 607 miles, through tornadoes and storms, makes one request
A veteran from Monroe, retired Sergeant First Class Howard Garren, says just a few months ago, he couldn’t get up to walk because of debilitating seizures. On Saturday, he returned from a walk of over 600 miles.
Army reservist convicted of running prostitution ring
A U.S. Army reservist accused of running a sex trafficking enterprise in North Carolina has been convicted by a federal jury.
Flags to be lowered in fallen North Carolina soldier’s honor
North Carolina's governor has ordered flags lowered to half-staff in honor of a soldier killed in Afghanistan.
East Coast military bases brace for Florence
The Navy is moving people and ships ahead of Hurricane Florence, and the Air Force and Army are both flying advanced aircraft elsewhere as a safeguard.