A major move to broaden birth control options for women in the military is taking shape in both houses of Congress as they move forward…

When Sgt. James Brown self-reported to jail to serve a two-day DWI sentence in July 2012, his family didn’t think he would come back on…

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A member of the best-known African-American unit of World War I, popularly known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” is scheduled to receive a posthumous Medal of…

The Department of the Navy’s 4th Annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference is May 28-29 in Raleigh, N.C., at the Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown. The two-day conference builds on the Department of the Navy’s theme, “Hiring Our Nation’s Heroes,” with a call to action, “Meet the Challenge: Hire a Veteran!” North Carolina is home to […]

The North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) and US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are partnering to host a Women Veterans Summit and Expo on April 17, 2014. The Summit will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the NC National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters in Raleigh. The Summit will provide women […]

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First Army Lt. Dina Elosiebo has become the first African-American female pilot for the D.C. National Guard. She earned her wings last month after completing…

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President Obama has taken a bold move in awarding the Medal of Honor this year, choosing to include 19 veterans who were previously overlooked based on their…

Veterans Day 2013 freebies are available for vets and many stores and restaurants are offering both promos and deals for the men and women who serve in the military. From grocery discounts, restaurant freebies, free car washes and free Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee are among the offers. Here’s a round-up of Veterans Day promotions […]

The Cape of Auden, near the Somalian coastline, is one of the most dangerous waterways in the world. The impoverished African country, victimized by the…

Are you a veteran in need of some assistance? The Durham Outreach Focus provides the following: *Provide intensive services (assessment of education, skills, and abilities, career coaching, and individual employment plans) to disabled and non-disabled veterans to help overcome employment barriers. *Job search assistance: Help determine employment skills, update job skills in JobConnector database, provide […]

The Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony will be held Saturday, November 10th. The parade will be held in downtown Raleigh and starts at the intersection of Fayetteville and Davie St at 9:30AM. A wreath laying and ceremony will be held at 11:00a.m. on the north side of the North Carolina Capitol grounds. There will be […]