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Washington Took Command of Continental Army 237 Years Ago This Month
George Washington was named commander of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775.

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Local Hot-Button Issues
As in any town the issues affecting the community are constantly ongoing, evolving, and being taken into consideration. As part of the military community I have to say the country options for upcoming deployments looks bleak, high operational tempo cycles, increasing military suicide rates, sequester cuts, families unraveling at the seams and the biggest one right now - PTSD and the care of our wounded warriors.
George Washington was named commander of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775.

Master Sgt. Thomas Maholic's name will grace the newest child development center, forever honoring his sacrifice.
Gretchen Wilson, 3 Doors Down and ZZ Top rocked Fort Bragg Saturday night.
Frequent deployments and the Army's operational tempo led to this leader's demise according to his spouse.
View photos from the ceremony and inside the newly renovated store.
H&H Customs was the scene of the crime early Friday afternoon.
Fort Bragg loses another soldier in May bringing the count to five for the month.
Friday's celebration was held to kick off the new logo and remodeled store at Fort Bragg.
The Fort Bragg battalion will join existing forces and is expected to redeploy in the fall or winter months.
Sakhr al-Taifi, second-highest al-Qaida leader in Afghanistan, killed in operation.
St. Louis Welcomes “Athletes at the Arch” Wednesday night
Multiple positions open at various scheduled shifts.
Sunday's death on the Cape Fear River raises unanswered questions.
The month of May brings the second Tropical Storm through the coast with heavy rains and thunderstorms.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The family of the Pakistani doctor sentenced to 33 years in prison for helping the United States track down Osama bin Laden said Monday the man is innocent and dismissed his trial as a sham.
30-year old Heather Nicole Smith was identified by her tattoos and jewelry.