Military Coverage

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once Biden signs bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate moved ahead on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war.

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press

Senate passes $95 billion package sending aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay

Washington (CNN) -- The Senate on Tuesday passed a long-delayed $95 billion package after both sides of Capitol Hill have struggled for months to send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

By Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN

Marine Sergeant dies during training exercise in eastern North Carolina

The U.S. Marine Corps said a Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit was killed during a training exercise in Carteret County.

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.

Senator says Coast Guard used illegal agreements to silence sexual assault victims

(CNN) -- US Coast Guard leaders illegally used nondisclosure agreements to prevent sexual assault victims from speaking out about their alleged attacks, according to a congressional inquiry sparked by a CNN report into sexual misconduct at the prestigious Coast Guard Academy.

By Melanie Hicken and Blake Ellis, CNN

Wells Fargo overcharged military members, lawsuit says

Wells Fargo is accused of illegally charging high interest rates to deployed military members and hiding their activity.

WCNC

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending March 7

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

'Apply as soon as possible': VA healthcare expansion begins

On Feb. 26, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said they were accelerating access to government healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving overseas. Any veteran enrolled in VA health care is now eligible for screening to determine if they were exposed to toxins while serving.

CNN Newsource

Cary native serves on Navy's newest warship

Fireman Noah Lamberty, a native of Cary, serves aboard USS John L. Canley. He graduated from Panther Creek High School in 2022 and joined the Navy the same year.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 29

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

VA administrators clarify conditions for veterans seeking benefits for toxin exposure

The Fayetteville VA Health Center is probably one of the places where thousands of veterans who were exposed to toxins will come to apply for benefits. But before you jump in your car and head down here, listen to what the VA says about applying.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

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.

Veterans exposed to burn pits, other toxins can now get help sooner than expected

On Monday, officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs announced they are accelerating access to government healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving overseas.

WRAL staff

Southern Pines distillery honors military sacrifice

Brad and Jessica Halling have a new business called 'BHawk' that honors those who have died or risked their lives in military service.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 15

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the weeks ending Feb. 1 and Feb. 8

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted in recent weeks.

Targeted News Service

US launches retaliation for 3 killed in drone attack

The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend.

US soldiers killed in drone attack identified

Officials with the United States military identified the soldiers killed in a drone strike from Iranian-backed militants.

Moore soldier critically injured in Iran drone attack

Garrett Illerbrunn was serving at Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq when the base came under attack.

Pilot from Fort Liberty remains unconscious after Iran drone attack on Christmas Day

An 82nd Airborne pilot badly injured in a drone strike in Iraq on Christmas Day remains unconscious but is in stable condition, loved ones tell WRAL News.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches X-37B plane, one of the US military's most fascinating secrets

(CNN) -- SpaceX's hulking Falcon Heavy rocket returned to the skies Thursday evening, and this time it launched a mysterious spacecraft for the US military that will carry out cutting-edge research.

By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN

President, first lady call military members on Christmas

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden called military members on Monday who are spending the holiday away from home.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 14

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

House passes sweeping defense policy bill that includes 5.2% pay raise for members of the military

The House voted Thursday to pass a critical defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense annually.

By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN

Former Army caisson horse adopted by Zebulon family

Klinger, a black Percheron horse who served with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Old Guard Caisson Platoon for 20 years, has retired and been adopted by the Turner family.