Military Coverage

First female sailor completes Navy special warfare training
She is the first of 18 women who have ever attempted to become an SWCC or SEAL.

Sheriff: Woman pretending to be in military on dating site tricked people out of money
Pitt County Sheriff's Office arrested a Pennsylvania woman after officials say she pretended to be a member of the military on a dating website.

Local group seeks donations for US soldier care packages
Helping those who serve our country -- that's the goal of the group Military Missions in Action and their Fill the Footlocker program. But, right now, they need your help.

Retired general at Fort Bragg reflects on Afghanistan war as troop withdrawal accelerates
President Joe Biden plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by August 31, earlier than originally projected.

Fort Bragg's 18th Airborne Corps to celebrate 70 years of service
One day after President Biden announced the U.S. will fully withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of August, some troops at Fort Bragg are celebrating their service to the nation.

Nonprofit aims to help kids of deployed service members
Studies show two thirds of kids in military families suffer from stress when their parents are deployed. That's where the nonprofit, "Our Military Kids" comes in.

Veteran on mission to keep service members, other vets alive
During the last the months of 2020, the military recorded 156 suicide deaths among all branches of service - a 25 percent jump from the same period the previous year. Greg Washington is out to reverse that trend.

Fayetteville native on 1,800-mile walk to raise awareness of veteran suicides
During the last months of 2020, the military recorded 156 suicide deaths among all branches of service - a 25 percent jump from the same period the previous year.

Research shows 30K US veterans have died by suicide since 2001
That is more than four times the number of those killed in post-9/11 combat operations.

Ban on Pride flags continues on U.S. military bases
The Pentagon says Pride flags will remain banned from U.S. military installations, even during Pride Month.

Here's what happened on D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion ever undertaken
D-Day -- the military term for the first day of the Normandy landings -- was the largest amphibious invasion ever undertaken and laid the foundations for the Allied defeat of Germany in World War II.

At Fayetteville ceremony, an understanding of the sacrifice behind Memorial Day
In Fayetteville, where the community connection to the military at nearby Fort Bragg and other North Carolina posts is especially strong, the true meaning of Memorial Day is never far from mind.

A return to in-person traditions for Memorial Day in the Triangle
With Memorial Day being a day of pride and reverence for the nation's armed forces, several organizations in the Triangle are paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Memorial Day by the numbers
45 million veterans have served during wartime.

300 fallen soldiers honored during Day of Remembrance service at Ft. Bragg
300 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice will be honored in a day of remembrance ceremony at Fort Bragg on Thursday.

Fort Bragg sergeant pitching suicide prevention tactics that could be taught across the corps
Fort Bragg Sgt. Meese Brockman is turning a family tragedy into an idea to prevent military suicides, and on Tuesday she'll pitch her plan to a group of eight panelists as part of the post's Dragon's Lair challenge.

Military dad surprises his daughter at graduation
An Ohio high school student got a very special surprise before her graduation ceremony over the weekend.

Heartwarming: Military mom surprises sons after being deployed overseas
A Florida mom surprises her two young sons at school after being deployed overseas for six months.

Ruby Tuesday: Free sandwich or dessert for military on May 15
Ruby Tuesday is honoring Armed Forces Day by offering a FREE sandwich or dessert to active and retired military on Saturday, May 15.