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'He wanted to be a real action figure': Apex soldier killed during training in Texas
The Apex soldier has been identified as the man who died in a vehicle rollover while training on Monday at Fort Hood in Texas.
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Procession and burial service for fallen Fort Bragg soldier Swinton Monday
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Swinton will be buried at the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
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Fort Bragg soldier and Fayetteville native killed in Iraq honored during funeral Saturday
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, was honored by friends and family at a funeral in Hope Mills.
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Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon’s official casualty count but have been placed in a new, separate category.
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Search effort continues for missing Fort Bragg soldier, community joins family from Virginia
Sayveon Anderson, 25, was last seen June 29 at Fort Bragg. His family is coming to North Carolina to help in the search efforts.
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Family of missing Fort Bragg soldier holds vigil, plans trip to NC
Sayveon Anderson, 25, was last seen June 29 at Fort Bragg. His family in Charlottesville V.A. held a vigil and is preparing to come to North Carolina to search for Anderson.
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Bipartisan NC bill seeks $5.4 million for psychedelic therapy research targeting PTSD
North Carolina lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 1018, known as "the HEAL Act," a bipartisan effort that would allocate $5.4 million to create a task force and a grant pilot program for studying psychedelic-assisted therapies.
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Soldier surprises daughter after long deployment
A Knox County soldier surprises his daughter at school after a long deployment.
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NC veterans push state lawmakers for access to psychedelic therapy
Sally Roberts, a world-class wrestler and Army veteran, credits psychedelic-assisted therapy with saving her life from PTSD. She joined other veterans and advocates this week to urge North Carolina lawmakers to prepare for the potential FDA approval of MDMA and other psychedelics for PTSD treatment.
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'Saved my life': NC veteran advocates for psychedelic therapy to treat PTSD
Sally Roberts, a world-class wrestler and Army veteran, credits psychedelic-assisted therapy with saving her life from PTSD. She joined other veterans and advocates this week to urge North Carolina lawmakers to prepare for the potential FDA approval of MDMA and other psychedelics for PTSD treatment.
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Memo: Fort Bragg soldiers chosen for Trump’s speech based on politics, physical appearance
Internal communications from Fort Bragg reveal an orchestrated effort to select soldiers for President Donald Trump's Tuesday visit based on political affiliation and physical appearance. It has sparked concerns about the Army's historically apolitical image.
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'Mama Cindy' uplifts troops by sending packages overseas
Cynthia Strasburg, Nicknamed "Mama Cindy" has been sending care packages overseas since 2005 and has raised about $200,000 and mailed over 71,000 pounds of goods. (WHEC)
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Fort Bragg soldier receives high honor after stepping in during shooting
A Fort Bragg soldier is being honored after putting himself in harm's way to save a teenager during a 2023 shooting in Fayetteville. 22-year-old Sgt. Brian Lieberman was awarded the Soldier's Medal for heroism involving a voluntary risk of life. It is the highest decoration a soldier can be awarded during peacetime.
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Fort Liberty gets new commander
Lt. Gen. Gregory Anderson has assumed command of the XVIII Airborne Corps from Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue.
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New commander takes charge of XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Liberty
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Lock. Call. Live. promotes behavior change to reduce veteran suicides
Wake County is launching a new campaign called "Lock. Call. Live." to address the issue of veterans who die by suicide using a gun. The campaign encourages secure gun storage, reaching out for help and living through life's hardest moments.
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Family celebrates veteran who's turning 102 years old
Memory Griffin, a World War II veteran, is about to celebrate his 102nd birthday. He served stateside during the war, dedicating his time to training new recruits to become soldiers.
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Family honors WWII veteran's legacy as he turns 102
Memory Griffin, a World War II veteran, is about to celebrate his 102nd birthday. He served stateside during the war, dedicating his time to training new recruits to become soldiers.
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Fort Liberty soldier charged with trafficking firearms, accused of lying about ties to white supremacy group
A 20-year-old Fort Liberty soldier has been charged with unlawful firearms trafficking and making false statements to the government.
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Fallen soldier from Aberdeen honored after parachuting incident
Authorities have brought home the body of a decorated soldier from Aberdeen, who recently died in an off-duty parachuting incident.
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Veteran continues saving lives one year after dying in motorcycle accident
Memorial Day is when many people gather and honor those who have died while serving our country. For this holiday weekend, one local family is reflecting on a beloved veteran who continues to serve even after his death.
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82nd Airborne division celebrates its legacy
Throughout the week, paratroopers will compete in events such as boxing, swimming, basketball, combatives, soccer, flag football, functional fitness, tug-o-war and a culinary competition.
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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.
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'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).
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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.
