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Throughout the week, paratroopers will compete in events such as boxing, swimming, basketball, combatives, soccer, flag football, functional fitness, tug-o-war and a culinary competition.
WRAL staff
The 82nd Airborne is kicking off its annual All American Week on Monday. Throughout the week, paratroopers will compete in a series of competitions to see who can claim the title of best of the best.
A North Carolina military veteran survived the dangers of service overseas - only to lose a leg after returning home. He had to adjust to a new way of life with his family - and cope with his disabilities.
Grier Martin, North Carolina's new veterans affairs secretary, plans to visit the closed Fayetteville veterans home.
Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief
The North Carolina Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs stepped down amid criticism from Republican lawmakers over the decision to close the facility. New secretary Grier Martin made his first appearance to answer state lawmakers' questions about it Tuesday.
A marker was placed at Freedom Memorial Park on Friday in honor of Gold Star families, or families of fallen service members.
Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter
This mission will be an emotional one for veteran Joseph Baloah. At 103 years of age, Balogh is still active and on his feet.
Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist
Joe Balogh is among a diminishing group of brave men and women who served in that war. Certainly, for Joseph Balogh, it will be an emotional reunion with the remaining WWII veterans.
One group is walking from Fort Liberty to Camp Lejeune and back, a 222-mile ruck march to try to understand that pain.
If you're walking along Highway 24 here in Sampson County, you may see these guys and gals. They're walking 222 miles for suicide prevention for veterans and first responders.
Fort Liberty honored a specific group of veterans on Friday as part of Vietnam Veterans Day.
Clint Ridenour entered the military at the young age of 14 to serve in World War II. He later served as an officer at the Greenville Police Department.
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The debate over legalizing marijuana for medical use has raged across the country for years. There are service members who say the drug helps them deal with several combat-related illnesses, including PTSD.
A panel discussion at Fayetteville Technical Community College explored the merits of medical marijuana on Wednesday.
A new report by the nonprofit group, Disabled American Veterans, found suicide deaths among female veterans are increasing.
North Carolina has the 5th highest percentage of veterans in the country - and a growing number of them are taking their own lives due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Rick Armstrong, WRAL enterprise producer
The Fayetteville VA Health Center is probably one of the places where thousands of veterans who were exposed to toxins will come to apply for benefits. But before you jump in your car and head down here, listen to what the VA says about applying.
The week in North Carolina politics from WRAL's NC Capitol team.
State Veterans affairs officials appear to be reconsidering their plan to tear down and rebuild the Fayetteville veterans home.
Laura Leslie, NCCapitol Bureau Chief
On Monday, officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs announced they are accelerating access to government healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving overseas.
State lawmakers voiced their concerns regarding the abrupt closure of the State Veteran's Home in Fayetteville. One lawmaker said they received no warning of the problems the facility was facing.
Just before Thanksgiving, families of the Veterans were notified the State Veterans Home would be shutting down Feb. 1. That didn't give them much time to make arrangements to find new homes for their loved ones.
State lawmakers met on Tuesday to discuss closing the State Veterans Home in Fayetteville as some families are scrambling to find care.