Marine Expo continues today
Guns, handheld muscle massagers, lifelike casualty dummies and boots — the Marine Corps League has officially arrived.MCL’s Marine South Expo continues today aboard Camp Lejeune to showcase the latest...
View ArticleSmart home presented to veteran
Hundreds gathered Thursday in support of retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Tom McRae and his daughter Aiden as they were presented their newly built 2,700 square foot smart home by Stephen Siller Tunnel To...
View ArticleForthcoming book tells stories of the fallen, supports their families
When Osee "Trey" Fagan came up with the idea for a book about fallen heroes, he had three goals in mind.Honor the fallen so they’re not forgotten.Find a way to support their families.Inspire the...
View ArticleSupport Military Spouses set to deliver care packages
A Christian, nonprofit organization will distribute care packages this morning to the wives, husbands and children of servicemembers at the Jacksonville Conference Center.The nonprofit organization,...
View ArticleLejeune HS student wins national award
A 17-year-old Lejeune High School senior has been chosen as the national U.S. Navy recipient of the 2016 Military Child of the Year Award.Jeffrey Burds is the son of Debra Rae Burds and Navy Master...
View ArticleLast Kiowa helicopter unit to fly at Fort Bragg on Friday
FAYETTEVILLE — Fort Bragg and Fayetteville will be saying goodbye to the Army's Kiowa Warrior helicopters that have played a key scouting role for decades.The Fayetteville Observer reported...
View ArticleMarines in silkies take over Western Boulevard
More than 300 active and retired military members will be running down Western Boulevard Saturday wearing tiny green shorts and combat boots.The Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike covers about 13.67...
View ArticleUS to send 200 more troops, Apache helicopters, to Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. has agreed to deploy more than 200 additional troops to Iraq and to send Apache helicopters for the first time into the fight against the Islamic State group in Iraq, the first...
View ArticleAdvocacy group says DOD misled Congress on sex assault cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — An advocacy group says the Pentagon made misleading claims about sexual assault cases to block legislation that would change how the military handles allegations of sexual...
View ArticleTerror victims win Supreme Court judgment against Iran
Updated at 7:29 p.m.WASHINGTON | The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a judgment allowing families of victims of the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut and other terrorist attacks to collect...
View ArticleVA study of service dogs for vets with PTSD faces questions
FAYETTEVILLE — Army veteran Joe Aguirre opens a restaurant door, then steps aside to let his golden retriever take point. "Clear," Aguirre commands, and 3-year-old Munger pivots right, left, then right...
View ArticleNHCL audiologist earns joint service, Navy awards
Hearing related issues continue to increase annually across the Department of Defense, yet one Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune audiologist is making great strides to improve hearing conservation. Lt. Kyle...
View ArticleLawsuit filed against VA over toxic Camp Lejeune water
A lawsuit has been filed against Veterans Affairs in connection to the historic water contamination aboard Camp Lejeune.Three veteran organizations are suing the VA after a request filed Dec. 7 under...
View ArticleLejeune's 75 years are lucrative for the state
Billions of dollars.That’s what Camp Lejeune adds to the state’s bottom line."Besides agriculture, the base has been the primary economic engine of this community, so it is really a symbiotic...
View ArticleTips for attendees of the Cherry Point Air Show
• Cameras, cell phones and video cameras are permitted. Those with film cameras should not load them until going through the security check area.• Don’t forget sun protection including sunscreen, hat,...
View ArticleCherry Point air show opens Friday
This weekend is going to be Lance Cpl. Mckenzie Gibson’s first time experiencing the Cherry Point Air Show, and she’s particularly excited about the night show that kicks the three-day event off."I...
View Article10 things you don't want to miss at the Cherry Point Air Show
Besides the Blue Angels, there's lots more to see and do
View ArticleJacksonville avionics tech travels with Blue Angels
The 2008 White Oak High School grad has a young voice.When Sgt. Adrienne Castillo woke up at 3 a.m. on Thursday, she anticipated the long day ahead, preparing avionics for The Blue Angels on the eve of...
View ArticleVietnam Veterans Recognition Day honors veterans
Overwhelming and historic.These were the words Linda McDaniel used to describe the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as she visited the Lejeune Memorial Gardens with her husband, Nathan McDaniel, on Thursday...
View ArticleMemorial set for 25 WWII US soldiers lost in Italian lake
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A trio of U.S. Army veterans has teamed up to establish a memorial in Italy to the 25 American soldiers who drowned in an Alpine lake when their amphibious vehicle sank during World...
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