Military Coverage

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NC Military Business Center connects local businesses with federal opportunities
The North Carolina Military Business Center is dedicated to connecting local businesses with federal opportunities. Since opening in 2005, the NCMBC has helped clients win over 3,000 federal contracts with a minimum value of $13.26 billion, stimulating the state's economy and bringing valuable growth to local businesses.

Retired generals pull support for former Wake schools, NCDOT chief for Defense job after offensive tweets uncovered
At least two retired Army generals have pulled their support for President Donald Trump's nominee to oversee the Pentagon's policy shop after CNN's KFile reported last week that he has a history of making Islamophobic and inflammatory remarks against prominent Democratic politicians, including falsely calling former President Barack Obama a Muslim.

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Environmental and energy opportunities abound at NC military installations
From remediation services to water filtration to geothermal installation, the military bases around North Carolina are ripe with environmental and energy opportunities for local businesses.

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Annual construction summit connects local businesses with high-value contracts
The annual construction summit hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center brings hundreds of federal officials and businesses from across the Southeast. For North Carolina construction-based businesses, it's a unique opportunity to network and gain insight on the largest projects the federal government has slated for the year.

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Strategic industry professionals provide valuable insight for businesses in key industries to sell to federal agencies
At the North Carolina Military Business Center, Strategic Industry Professionals use their experience in strategic industries to provide insight to local businesses looking to work with the federal government.

June 6, 1944: 76th anniversary of D-Day is Saturday
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops invaded Normandy, France, to fight Nazi Germany in World War II.

Over 1,000 Army troops, military police moved from bases in Fort Bragg, Fort Drum to quell protesters
Several Democratic governors on Monday pushed back against President Donald Trump's threat to deploy the U.S. military unless they dispatch National Guard units to "dominate the streets" in reaction to the violence that has erupted across the country.

Memorial Day by the numbers
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Five things you might not know about Memorial Day
Memorial Day isn't just an opportunity for a barbecue or beach trip. It's a day honoring American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Lack of military funerals during pandemic frustrates families of veterans
The military suspended funerals with full honors for veterans two months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing concerns.

Dozens of funerals with military honors waiting to be scheduled
The military suspended funerals with full honors for veterans two months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing concerns.

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3 military servicemen share what 'home' means to them
America is often referred to as the home of the brave. While this is true, the term "home" represents different things to different people. Three military men share what home means to them.

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Family finds home in Raleigh just in time for moving day thanks to a VA loan
When the Amador family moved to Raleigh from Florida on a quick timeline, they were able to move into their dream home thanks to a VA loan and the persistence of a local lender.

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What to do when your loved one comes home from active duty
So much happens when a loved one leaves home for active duty -- their return home can be both a joyous occasion and a transition. A medical expert offers advice on how to navigate this sometimes challenging time.

Navy to begin evacuating USS Roosevelt amid coronavirus outbreak
Navy officials said crew members aboard the USS Roosevelt will begin evacuating after the aircraft carrier was hit by the coronavirus.

USS North Carolina departs Pearl Harbor, HI for deployment
Children waved good bye to the USS North Carolina submarine as it departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a regularly-scheduled deployment.

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Raleigh lender is on a mission to help military families own homes
Phil Jawny has put his 20-plus years in the lending industry to good use -- by creating GoVA Loans, a company that helps military families take advantage of VA loans and build their personal wealth through real estate.

US military carried out strikes against Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq
This comes after two Americans and one British national were killed in Iraq during a rocket attack on Wednesday.

Womack Army Medical Center prepares for coronavirus if soldiers stop in high-risk areas
On Wednesday, Womack Army Medical Center laid out its measures to handle any potential outbreak of flu, other respiratory illnesses and coronavirus.