Trump Visits Fort Bragg, Mixing Military Celebration with Campaign‑Style Rhetoric
Trump’s visit to Fort Bragg blended praise for the soldiers who captured the Venezuelan president with political attacks and a U.S. Senate endorsement.
Fort Liberty finds PFAS in private wells near base, looks to expand testing as part of EPA’s national program
The announcement comes three months after the EPA announced, in Fayetteville, unprecedented rules to regulate the levels of PFAS public water utilities can have in their drinking water.
Retired Delta Force soldier charged with stealing grenades, classified documents
The federal government is trying again to prosecute a retired Army special operations soldier from Fort Liberty, accusing him of stealing grenades, classified documents and other military property.
NC Veterans Business Association president wants to help vets become successful entrepreneurs
The new president of the North Carolina Veterans Business Association wants to quadruple its membership in the next two years and provide its members with services that persuade them to stick with …
Sergeants Major built a culture of camaraderie, as soldiers and as Black women
Melissa Jones never thought she would join the military. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, she planned to go to college as a full-time student. Her life changed when an Army recruiter appeared at her …
27th annual Veterans Day Parade hopes to connect veterans, soldiers
This year marks the 27th for the Cumberland County Veterans Day Parade, an annual procession in downtown Fayetteville honoring veterans. With increased involvement from Fort Liberty soldiers this year, organizers say the aim of 2023 celebrations is to “bridge the gap” between local veterans and Fayetteville’s military community.
The challenges of deployment, and 5 practical steps for reintegration
The end-of-year holiday season comes with both joys and challenges when it comes to military life. One of the greatest challenges many service members face is deployment. For military couples, friends and families, whether the service member has been deployed or not, the prospect of deployment looms large in the background of their relationships and plans.

