Fort Liberty Coverage

Fort Liberty major found guilty of smuggling guns to Ghana in barrels of rice

A Fort Liberty Army Major was convicted of smuggling guns to Ghana in barrels of rice and home goods, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Veterans walk 222-miles to highlight suicide prevention

One group is walking from Fort Liberty to Camp Lejeune and back, a 222-mile ruck march to try to understand that pain.

Group walking 222 miles from Fort Liberty to Camp Lejeune to bring awareness to suicide prevention

If you're walking along Highway 24 here in Sampson County, you may see these guys and gals. They're walking 222 miles for suicide prevention for veterans and first responders.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Ft. Liberty soldier out of coma after being hit in drone attack in Iraq

Garrett Illerbrunn, who turned 41 on Sunday, was badly injured in a drone strike on Christmas Day in Iraq is awake, family members told WRAL News.

Fort Liberty soldier awake after Christmas Day drone attack in Iraq

Pilot Garrett Illerbrunn was badly injured in a drone strike on Christmas Day in Iraq. He is awake, family members told WRAL News.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

Vietnam Veterans Day: Fort Liberty honors veterans who were not historically celebrated

Fort Liberty honored a specific group of veterans on Friday as part of Vietnam Veterans Day.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Vietnam Veterans Day: Emotional celebration at Fort Liberty

Fort Liberty honored a specific group of veterans on Friday as part of Vietnam Veterans Day.

Fort Liberty soldier arrested for sex acts with 13-year-old

A Fort Liberty soldier accused of sex crimes with a 13-year-old girl faces multiple charges, including rape.

Fort Liberty soldier charged with rape of 13-year-old girl

A Fort Liberty soldier accused of sex crimes with a 13-year-old girl faces multiple charges, including rape.

Texas company laying off 240 at Fort Liberty

A Dallas-based company plans to lay off 240 workers at Fort Liberty after a government contract wasn’t renewed.

'Calling for disaster:' NC veteran struggling with PTSD sought help, but died by suicide while on waiting list

North Carolina has the 5th highest percentage of veterans in the country - and a growing number of them are taking their own lives due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Rick Armstrong, WRAL enterprise producer

US Army cutting jobs to prepare for future wars

On Tuesday, the United States Army said they were cutting nearly 24,000 jobs to prepare for future combat.

Cumberland County, school board weigh new sites for Fayetteville's E.E. Smith High School

The future of E.E. Smith High School is still up in the air, but the campus community got some comfort in the form of a visit from Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesdsay.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

E.E. Smith High School's future location a big focus for for county commissioners, school board

The future of E.E. Smith High School is up in the air as the county and the school board evaluate possible sites, including Fort Liberty.

Fort Liberty focuses on AI and technology as top priorities during global conflict

Conflicts around the world have Fort Liberty's commander talking about his soldiers' training.

State of Fort Liberty addressed by commander

Lt. General Chris Donahue held a round table meeting Thursday and said the future of the soldiers under his command and taking care of their families are top priorities.

Fort Liberty focuses on AI and technology as top priorities during global conflict

Conflicts around the world have Fort Liberty's commander talking about his soldiers' training.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fort Liberty soldier killed in car crash

An active duty soldier with the 82nd Airborne division at Fort Liberty was killed Saturday morning after being ejected from an overturned vehicle, according to officials.

Fort Liberty soldier crashes after speeding 100mph, ejected from car in crash

An active duty soldier with the 82nd Airborne division at Fort Liberty was killed Saturday morning after being ejected from an overturned vehicle, according to officials.

Former Fort Liberty solider sentenced to 8 years in prison for child pornography offenses

A former soldier who served at Fort Liberty has been arrested and charged Wednesday for engaging in child pornography offenses.

WRAL Staff

Fort Liberty, first responders team up to train for active shooter scenario

A small army of first responders gathered at Fort Liberty to see how they would react to an active shooter on post.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fort Liberty prepares for disaster scenario in active shooter drill

WRAL Fayetteville reporter Gilbert Baez was there as soldiers learned some critical lessons on Wednesday at Fort Liberty.

Baby's death ruled homicide; soldier under investigation

Despite the death of an eight-month-old child being ruled a homicide, no one is currently charged in the death. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger with the baby's family, including the father, who confirmed he's under investigation.

E.E. Smith High School's future up in the air amid decades-long legacy in Fayetteville

When you talk about the possibility of relocating E.E. Smith High School, it's emotional for many in Fayetteville, impacting a legacy going back decades.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Injured Fort Liberty soldier could be brought to U.S. tomorrow

A spokesperson for the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Liberty says Chief Warrant Officer 4 Garrett Illerbrunn is expected to be sent to Walter Reed National Medical Center in Maryland to continue his recovery.