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Man charged in wreck that killed Camp Lejeune Marine

Police have charged a man for an accident in Georgia that killed a Camp Lejeune Marine. Bruce Quayle, 71, faces charges including homicide by vehicle and DUI after the wreck killed 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Gregory Suedmeyer.

03/19/2010 07:00 AM

Cherry Point woman wins Marine Spouse of the Year

A Craven County woman was named Marine Corps Spouse of the Year. Erin Whitehead's husband is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

03/17/2010 07:32 PM

Paratroopers return home after year-long deployment

More than 100 paratroopers returned to Fort Bragg Tuesday after a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The paratroopers from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade were greeted by dozens of family members at green ramp.

03/16/2010 07:51 PM

Lejeune Marine killed in wrong-way wreck in Ga.

Police say the other driver involved in a wrong-way accident near Atlanta that killed a Camp Lejeune Marine over the weekend will face charges. The Marine's wife was also hurt.

Updated 03/15/2010 04:11 PM

Charlotte Marine buried in Arlington National Cemetery

Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, a Charlotte native killed last month in Afghanistan, was buried Monday in Arlington National Cemetery. Patriot Guard Riders escorted his body from Charlotte to Arlington.

03/15/2010 11:05 AM

Lost Heros Art Quilt goes on display in Fayetteville

The Lost Heroes Art Quilt arrived in Fayetteville this weekend and will be on display at the Airborne Special Operations Museum for a week.

Updated 03/14/2010 03:09 PM

Camp Lejeune medical clinic named for fallen Corpsman

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command dedicated a clinic to Hospital Corpsman Second Class Charles "Luke'' Milam during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune on Friday.

Updated 03/12/2010 08:24 PM

Gates: Iran support for Taliban 'pretty limited'

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Iranian support for the Taliban in Afghanistan isn't much of a problem for the United States, yet.

03/11/2010 08:30 AM

Marine honored for service with Bronze Star

Major John Moder received the Bronze Star for his actions during an intense battle in May 2008. At the time, Moder was the commanding officer for a unit in Afghanistan.

03/10/2010 08:51 PM

Friends, family remember life of Fort Bragg soldier

Hundreds of family, friends and fellow soldiers gathered Wednesday to remember the life of a Fort Bragg soldier killed in Afghanistan. Spec. Josiah Crumpler, 27, died when his patrol was attacked March 1.

Updated 03/10/2010 07:23 PM

Gates: Some troops could leave Afghanistan early

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says some of the U.S. forces involved in the Afghanistan surge could leave the country before President Barack Obama's announced July 2011 date to begin withdrawal.

03/10/2010 08:30 AM

Marines return from relief efforts in quake-ravaged Haiti

After spending two months at the center of the Haiti relief effort, Marines from Camp Lejeune returned home to their families Monday. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit was the first of two units from Camp Lejeune to deploy to Haiti.

03/08/2010 07:34 PM

3 Coast Guard chopper crew members return after crash

Three Coast Guard crew members returned to Air Station Elizabeth City Saturday, three days after their helicopter crashed in the Utah mountains. Two other crew members were also on board at the time.

Updated 03/07/2010 12:15 PM

More Camp Lejeune Marines shipping out to Afghanistan

Another group of Camp Lejeune Marines is heading to Afghanistan Friday as part of President Barack Obama's troop surge. They'll be part of the Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan.

03/05/2010 08:53 AM

Huge spike in use halts tuition aid for military spouses

Officials have revealed why a financial aid program for military spouses suddenly halted a few weeks ago. The My Career Advance Accounts Program, or MYCAA, was temporarily suspended because of a sudden spike in enrollment.

03/03/2010 04:47 PM

Navy to fund health studies on Camp Lejeune wells

The Department of the Navy is funding a health survey of former Camp Lejeune residents who were exposed to contaminated drinking water between the 1950s and 1980s.

02/24/2010 08:57 PM

1,000 troop deaths now reported since Afghan invasion

The war in Afghanistan has reached a deadly milestone. Since the war began in 2001, 1,000 U.S. troops have now been killed, according to the Web site iCasualties.org. The site shows a dramatic increase in U.S. deaths in Afghanistan since 2008.

Updated 02/23/2010 03:15 PM

Group ensures hero's return for body of Charlotte Marine

Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, 25, a Marine from Charlotte that was killed in combat last week, received a hero's welcome Monday as part of the mission of the Patriot Guard Riders.

Updated 02/22/2010 05:09 PM

Military kicks off campaign promoting financial stability

The military hosted its third annual Military Saves campaign this week at Fort Bragg. The goal of the program is to help soldiers and airmen save money and reduce debt.

Updated 02/22/2010 05:04 PM

Funeral arrangements set for Charlotte Marine

The body of fallen Charlotte Marine, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, is scheduled to arrive home Monday morning. The 25-year-old died during combat in Afghanistan last Tuesday.

Updated 02/22/2010 01:08 PM

Marjah offensive claims lives of 13 Allied troops

Outnumbered and outgunned, Taliban fighters are mounting a tougher fight than expected in Marjah, Afghan officials said Sunday, as U.S.-led forces converged on a pocket of militants in a western section of the town.

Updated 02/21/2010 06:08 PM

Camp Lejeune Marine charged after high-speed chase

A Camp Lejeune Marine faces several charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through Onslow County early Saturday morning. Cpl. Timothy Beauchamp is charged with felony speeding to elude, reckless driving and injury to personal property.

02/21/2010 01:48 PM

Hefner VA set to receive state-of-the-art MRI machine

The Hefner VA Medical Center is expecting to receive a new $2.2 million MRI machine Monday. Medical experts say the new unit incorporates the latest technology.

02/15/2010 10:54 AM

U.S. rockets slam into Afghan home, killing 12

Two U.S. rockets slammed into a home Sunday outside the southern Taliban stronghold of Marjah, killing 12 civilians after Afghanistan's president appealed to NATO to take care in its campaign to seize the town.

02/14/2010 05:06 PM

New Coast Guard Sector commander takes over

Coast Guard Sector North Carolina is welcoming a new commander. Capt. Anthony Popiel says he's excited to step into his new role. He's replacing Capt. June Ryan, who's headed to the Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, D.C.

02/12/2010 08:52 PM

Special Operations Marines graduate from training

A new class of Special Operations Marines graduated from a seven-month training course Thursday. The 40 grads are the second class to get through the rigorous training.

02/11/2010 04:49 PM

Reactions mixed to military morning after pill rule

Military officials say the morning after pill is now on the list of required medications at military facilities. In 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved the decision to have the morning after pill available over the counter.

02/07/2010 06:02 PM

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