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News does not happen in a newsroom. I look forward to being out and about seeking out the most relevant and timely community news at Fort Bragg and Fayetteville. Truth be told, I prefer the good news stories, but the crime stories always get more engagement. Presenting the news in a multi-media format is a great package for busy readers. Reading the news on your smart phone or iPad, now that's just Patchy.

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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.

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MARSOC Year in Review

SSgt Christopher Bannister embodies the MARSOC motto, Spiritus Invictus, or unconquerable spirit.

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Fort Jackson's Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts Relieved of Command

A statement came from the post about the one-star leader following accusations of misconduct, most notably adultery and his involvement in a physical altercation with a woman who was not his wife.

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New GI Bill Transfer Policy to Take Effect

Beginning Aug. 1, every soldier who elects to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member will incur an additional four years in the Army.

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10 Recent Restaurant Ratings

Here are some recent local inspection scores performed by the Cumberland County Department of Health.

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Tough Choices Ahead for Army Family Programs

Speaking before military spouses and educatots, the Army's vice chief of staff didn't pull any punches about the negative impact continued sequestration could have on military programs for children.

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Women in Combat: McRaven Issues a Statement

The statement below was addressed to special operations soldiers to clarify questions surrounding females in combat roles.

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