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Local Gold Star Mother Attends State of the Union Address
The Marquez family knows about sacrifice and in North Carolina, that means something to our representatives.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
- Fort Bragg, NC
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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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Dallas Cowboys Stadium Filled with Mourners for Ex-Navy SEAL Chris Kyle
Kyle and a friend were shot to death at a gun range on Feb. 2. The suspect, Eddie Ray Routh, is believed to have suffered from PTSD.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Same-Sex Military Spouses Authorized Some Benefits
About 20 benefits will be extended to same-sex spouses across the military, reports say.
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Panetta: DOD Must ‘Operate on Every Front’ Against Suicide
Fort Bragg has taken a proactive stance in training and providing awareness to its soldiers and leadership.
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Reed-Lallier Chevrolet Wins Business of the Year
The Chamber of Commerce's annual awards spotlighted the movers and shakers of Fayetteville.
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Top 10 Romantic Things to Do in Wrightsville Beach on a Romantic Weekend Getaway
Getaway with your honey to Wrightsville Beach for Valentine’s Day.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Social Security: Spending to Double over Decade, Disability Claims Rising
This past week, the Congressional Budget Office updated its annual projections on the health of Social Security.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Veteran to be Awarded Medal of Honor by President Obama Today
4th Brigade Combat Team's Staff Sgt. (R) Clinton Romesha displayed extraordinary heroism through a day-long engagement in which he killed multiple enemy fighters, recovered fallen Soldiers, and led multiple recovery, resupply, and counterattack ope
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Afghan Mission Will Determine Troop Numbers, Dempsey Says
NATO and partner forces – including U.S. service members – will be leaving Afghanistan through the end of 2014 in a steady and gradual manner.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Women in Combat, Is Equality Finally Here?
With budget cuts, which also means troop cuts, many are asking 'why are we suddenly putting women in combat as a priority', when they've already been there?
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Former Bragg Soldier Affected by PTSD Charged in 2010 Killing
Veteran sentenced on Friday for the death of a Linden man, Edward Star Cook III
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Ripple Effect of Winter Storm Felt in Deep South
Flights are being canceled and UPS warns of shipping delays.
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Defense Secretary: Distance, Time Affected Benghazi Response
Better intelligence and closer interagency cooperation can help to prevent future crises like the Sept. 11, 2012, attack in Benghazi, Libya, Panetta says.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
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Bragg Army Medic and Spouse Win Big on Wheel of Fortune
The couple won $51,208 in cash and prizes, including a cruise to Alaska on Disney Cruise Line.
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Fort Bragg Soldier Wins Spring Wedding Giveaway
Love is in the air
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Fort Bragg Wins 2012 Army Environmental Award for Cultural Resource Management
--Media Release by Fort Bragg Public Affairs Office--
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Where to Buy Valentine's Day Gifts in Fayetteville
Here's a guide to great Valentine's Day gifts to purchase in Fayetteville.
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Shaniya Davis Trial Delayed Until April
New evidence is the purpose for postponing the trial.
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Army Sweeps Cross Country Championships
All-Army men's, women's teams dominate
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Local Students, College News
Congratulations to Fayetteville college students making the Dean's List at their colleges.
Kelly Twedell, Patch Staff
