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NC-based Marine unit completes return after months
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) - About 1,000 Marines are bringing up the rear as the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit returns home to North Carolina after more than 10 months away on duty in northern Africa and Europe.
02/05/2012 6:48 PM
Navy says 8 sailors discharged for hazing
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Navy says eight sailors have been discharged after a hazing incident aboard a San Diego-based amphibious assault ship.
02/04/2012 8:51 PM
Disabled vet gets new home from Purple Heart Homes
RICHLANDS, N.C. (WNCT) – You’ve heard the saying “Home is Where the Heart Is.” Now those words couldn’t be more true for one disabled veteran right here in the east. The retired marine now has a new home thanks to a group of people who know all too well what he’s going through.
02/04/2012 2:34 PM
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22nd MEU welcomes home hundreds of marines
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WNCT)- Marines across the east are returning home for a second day in a row.
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22nd MEU welcomes home hundreds of marines
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WNCT)- Marines across the east are returning home for a second day in a row.
02/03/2012 2:32 PM
Reports: Unit leader seen urinating on Taliban corpses
GREENVILLE, N.C. - Newspapers associated with the Raleigh News and Observer are reporting new information on a controversial YouTube video showing Marines urinating on dead bodies.
02/02/2012 6:00 PM
Lejeune Marine dead supporting Operation Enduring Freedom
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Another Marine has died supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
02/02/2012 8:02 AM
NC-based Marine unit returns after 10 months away
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) - The 1,700 Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are returning to North Carolina after more than 10 months away on duty in northern Africa and Europe.
02/02/2012 6:55 AM
Lejeune Marines to take part in "Bold Alligator" exercise
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines and Sailors from Virginia to North Carolina are testing their abilities to quickly plan and respond to a variety of crises over the next three weeks.
02/01/2012 6:17 PM
Veterans Stand Down Provides Resources for Onslow County Veterans
JACKSONVILLE, N.C.- A number of companies and businesses from around Onslow County came together today to help veterans in need.
01/31/2012 6:02 PM
NC Congress members want answers on Lejeune report
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) - Both of North Carolina's senators and other members of Congress want to know why information was removed from a report on drinking water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
01/31/2012 4:20 PM
Gala to honor 100 years of Marine Corps aviation
HAVELOCK, N.C. - It's time for the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation's annual gala.
01/27/2012 11:00 AM
Pa. WWII vet gets long-delayed Purple Heart
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A World War II veteran from Pittsburgh has at long last received a Purple Heart - 70 years after he was wounded in the Battle of Okinawa.
01/27/2012 9:13 AM
Film about NC Marine's struggle gets Academy nod
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) - A documentary film about a Camp Lejeune Marine who returns from war in Afghanistan wounded and struggling to rebuild his life is among the nominees for an Academy Award.
01/25/2012 6:11 PM
Former Green Beret convicted of torturing terrorism suspects dead
GREENVILLE, N.C. - A former Green Beret from North Carolina who was convicted of torturing terrorism suspects in a private jail in Afghanistan is dead.
01/25/2012 4:06 PM