Veterans and active-duty military in Jacksonville are set to be honored Nov. 1-11 with numerous events, including parades, a free concert and more solemn observances.
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New Bern sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified decades later
Navy Fireman 1st Class Edward Bowden, who was aboard the USS California on that infamous morning in December 1941 and interred as an unknown for more than 80 years, was laid to rest last week at Arlington, bringing closure for his surviving family.
Fort Fisher to mark 80th year since end of World War II
The state-managed historic site in Kure Beach has planned a daylong commemoration Oct. 4 that will feature a military convoy, living history displays and reenactors.
Corps awards contract for second phase of Buxton cleanup
The Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District has awarded a contract for the second phase of cleanup at the former Buxton Naval Facility site in Dare County.
Hometown news: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Jefferson
“Growing up in a military town taught me a respect for service, discipline and community,” says Jefferson, whose grandfather’s and father’s service inspired his decision to join the military.
No sign of petroleum detected at Buxton during beach visit
Army Corps of Engineers, the Corps’ Savannah District commander, members of the Formerly Used Defense Sites, or FUDS, Program team, National Park Service officials, Dare County commissioners and Bay West contractors assessed damage from Hurricane Erin.
Three Montford Point Marines to be honored at event Friday
The Marines are to receive a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress and is part of the National Montford Point Marine Association’s annual event.
Efforts to curb flooding at battleship memorial yield results
Land around the Battleship North Carolina and its parking area is recreating itself, luring birds, diminishing flood frequency, and providing what the museum’s leaders hope to become a living lab.
Waves again reveal Buxton pollution; Corps vows removal
“We are dedicated to finding the petroleum contamination and removing it,” said Army Corps of Engineers District Commander Col. Ron Sturgeon earlier this week.
Buxton site restoration advisory board to meet July 17
Gayle Garland, the Corps’ project manager for the former military site at Buxton on Hatteras Island, is to provide an update on the cleanup.
PACT Act ignores TCE, PCE contamination on military bases
Guest commentary: With more than 620,000 veterans living in North Carolina, many likely exposed to recently banned compounds trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene while working for the military, updating the toxic agents list is essential for equal access to benefits.
West Carteret grad applies lessons learned to time in Navy
Airman Leonardo Torrescuret, a 2024 West Carteret High graduate, joined the U.S. Navy less than a year ago and is now a student rescue swimmer for the Aviation Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.
Kayak for Warriors signature paddle challenge June 7
The Kayak for the Warriors annual paddle challenge in Pine Knoll Shores raises funds for the national nonprofit, Hope For The Warriors.
Expect explosive noises near Cherry Point, airfields in May
Officials with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point said Friday that residents near the air station and its outlying airfields can expect multiple military training operations throughout May.
Buxton Beach is clean but advisory board sees work ahead
While the visible and odorous signs are now gone, a panel formed to oversee environmental restoration sees remaining challenges at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore site where a secret submarine survey base once operated.
Coastal Land Trust transfers new tract to Coastal Federation
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust announced Wednesday that an additional 593 acres along the Newport River has been purchased from Weyerhaeuser Co. and transferred to North Carolina Coastal Federation for long-term management and restoration.
