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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.
The latest reality show competition calls on celebrities, including Laila Ali and Todd Palin, to learn military maneuvers in a ‘Survivor’-like contest.
"The Chris and Lisa Show" will be at the Evergreen Chapel speaking candidly about how their marriage made a come back against all odds.
Looking to adopt a pet, here's how:
Dugas pleads guilty to one charge, found guilty of second in connection to Pvt. Danny Chen's death.
The film is being shot over a 10-month period in the Wilmington studios.
Preparing to complete their one year deployment cycle, the leadership have been using the reintegration tools for both troops and families to ensure a smooth transition process for all.
The helicopter went down in the northern part of the province, Kandahar's Shah Wali Kot district, the Associated Press reports.
This Siberian husky needs a family.
A cast of long in the tooth action stars provides adrenaline junkies with a summer film sendoff that is “loud and dumb but great fun.”
Public Media Release by Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
Staff Sgt. Blaine Dugas vs. U.S. court-martial
Competition featured fencing, swimming, horseback jumping, cross-country running and shooting.
Spec. Ryan Offutt pleaded guilty to charges in Fort Bragg military court Monday.
"Stars Earn Stripes" matches contestants with celebrities competing to win big in new combat task focused reality show.
By U.S. Army Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod, Task Force 1-82 PAO
Sgt. Merrell Lowe has a new outlook on life after surviving his diabetic coma brought on by the rigors of work.
Master Sgt. Gregory R. Trent was 38.
Social Worker (Substance Abuse), GS-12
Master Sgt. Gregory R. Trent was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom when he suffered wounds in a fire fight.
Paratroopers jump at Sicily and Normandy Drop Zones this week.
