About 400 Fort Bragg soldiers deploying to Irma disaster
As the sun set on Fort Bragg, dozens of soldiers calmly prepared lines of military vehicles.On Monday, their convoy would be the first heading south, into areas ravaged by Hurricane Irma.Soldiers from...
View ArticleCraven Community College to hold POW/MIA flag raising
A local institute of higher learning is holding a flag raising ceremony to salute this nation’s prisoners of war and those still missing in action.Craven Community College will present POW/MIA...
View ArticleMarine colonel convicted for sexually abusing a child
Court martial of Col. Daniel Wilson ends with his conviction, sentencing for sexual abuse of child, conduct unbecoming of an officer.
View ArticleRemembering POW/MIAs part of bigger picture
The chances for personnel aboard B-24s surviving 25 missions into Germany in World War II were about 10 percent.St./Sgt. tail gunner Charles “Spec” Tyson of New Bern only made it through 22 missions,...
View ArticleHundreds attend 5th annual ceremony honoring POWs and MIAs
It’s veteran Marines such as Xavier Cameron and his 5-year-old son, Christopher who retired Marine Maj. James Capers enjoys seeing at events honoring this nation’s prisoner of wars and those still...
View ArticleNational Defense Authorization Act to allot $273M for local bases
The passage of a $689 billion Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act provides more than $273 million to fund improvements and construction projects aboard Base Camp Lejeune and Cherry...
View ArticleMy Onslow: Salute to Hometown Heroes
The Onslow County community is home to heroes and stands ready to thank them for their service at every opportunity.And for their sacrifice.Plans for the Aug. 26 community event sponsored by The Daily...
View ArticleMunicipality, two businesses recognized for hiring vets
It’s an accepted salutation to say “thank you for service” when greeting an active or retired armed service member.At an employers’ appreciation luncheon Thursday hosted by NCWorks Career Center-Onslow...
View ArticleWreaths Across America drive underway
Pat Walker’s on a mission and she won’t be happy until it’s accomplished.For more than seven years, Walker and a group of volunteers have been placing wreaths on the grave sites of veterans at Coastal...
View ArticleDealers, credit union partner to support local Marines
A group of Jacksonville automobile dealers and a credit union are the driving force behind a month-long, $100,000 fundraising effort benefiting two military-related nonprofits. During the month of...
View ArticleWhite House officials to meet with area military spouses
Members of the Trump Administration will attend a Camp Lejeune event Tuesday focusing on military spouse employment.Ivanka Trump, advisor to President Donald Trump, and Kellyanne Conway, counselor to...
View ArticleCongressman Jones files FOIA lawsuit regarding V-22 crash
A North Carolina Congressman announced Tuesday that he was filing a lawsuit for all records related to an Osprey crash that killed 19 Marines.U.S. House of Representative Walter B. Jones, NC-3, held a...
View ArticleIvanka Trump, Kellyanne Conway talk challenges with Lejeune spouses
‘You are the backbone of America.’That was the message delivered to hundreds of military spouses at a career event aboard Camp Lejeune Tuesday. The “Keeping a Career on the Move” Military Spouse...
View ArticleN.C. Real ID to be phased in over 3 months
Getting on base will soon require its own ID.Beginning Jan. 22, a Real ID license will be required to gain entry to federal buildings, military installations, nuclear facilities and commercial...
View ArticleMarines plead guilty to trespassing at Confederate rally
GRAHAM — Two U.S. Marines pleaded guilty to trespassing during the Confederate Memorial Day rally May 20 at the Old Courthouse, ending their Alamance County entanglement, but leaving questions about...
View ArticleBehind the scenes: Beirut Memorial Advisory Board continues remembering the lost
It’s no surprise that the Oct. 23, 1983 Beirut bombing that killed 241 Marines, sailors and soldiers shocked the Onslow community.“They went to our churches, their kids went to our schools, they...
View ArticleService planned to mark 34th anniversary of Beirut bombing
It was 34 years ago Monday.On the other side of the globe a terrorist’s bomb destroyed a building killing 241 Americans.In Jacksonville, the repercussions from the blast were immediately felt by...
View ArticleBeirut bombing survivor dedicated career to comrades lost
The day is forever etched in his mind. Its date permanently tattooed on his left forearm.Emanuel Simmons was a 24-year-old, lance corporal with H&S Company, 1st Batallion, 8th Marines, when he and...
View ArticleWWll D-Day sailor to lead Veterans Day Parade
A D-Day veteran will be this year’s Grand Marshal for the annual Veterans Day Parade.About 124 organizations will trek down Western Boulevard beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.Fred Mezias, who...
View ArticleProsecutor: Marine instructor's hazing targeted Muslims
A former Marine Corps drill instructor was "drunk on power" and targeted three Muslim recruits for abuse, prosecutors said at the opening of his court-martial on charges including cruelty and...
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