NC Military

USO of NC Jacksonville Will Host a No Dough Dinner

USO of NC Jacksonville Will Host a No Dough Dinner

Free dinner for military and families to help supplement when there is no “dough” left in the bank. WHAT:  On May 30, 2013, The USO of NC Jacksonville and our very own infamous crew of USMC retirees, led by Retired Sgt. Maj. Joe Houle, will cook a feast for our troops and their hungry dependents [...]

Air Parade, Patriotic Flyover and American Bald Eagle Highlight Spectacular Welcome Home Our Troops Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Show

Air Parade, Patriotic Flyover and American Bald Eagle Highlight Spectacular Welcome Home Our Troops Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Show

Charlotte, NC April 23, 2013 – Charlotte Motor Speedway is continuing the rich tradition of paying tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces with a Welcome Home Our Troops pre-race spectacular at the May 26 Coca-Cola 600. The program will include a one-of-a-kind air parade with 10 vintage warbirds, a patriotic flyover and a flight by [...]

Patriot Partners to Welcome Home Thousands of Troops at the Coca-Cola 600

Patriot Partners to Welcome Home Thousands of Troops at the Coca-Cola 600

Charlotte, NC April 23, 2013 – Businesses and fans are bringing thousands of troops to Charlotte Motor Speedway for 54th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on May 26 with the new Patriot Partners bus sponsorship program. The program provides companies and individuals the opportunity to welcome home and thank the brave men and women of [...]

May Programming Aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

May Programming Aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

WILMINGTON, NC April 23, 2013 – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces the programming schedule for May, 2013.   Design & Damage Control May 18, 2013 Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm $55 per person. $50 for Friends members or active military. As the first of the 10 fast battleships which served in WWII, NORTH CAROLINA [...]

British War Graves Ceremony at the Outer Banks

British War Graves Ceremony at the Outer Banks

CEREMONIES TO HONOR WORLD WAR II BRITISH AND CANADIAN SAILORS BURIED ON FOREIGN SOIL   HATTERAS ISLAND, NC April 15, 2013 – Two ceremonies will be held in May to honor the sacrifices of foreign sailors who gave their lives during World War II protecting the coast of the United States. The British War Grave [...]

USO tour impacts Steve Smith

USO tour impacts Steve Smith

Max Henson Staff Writer Charlotte, NC March 28, 2013 – Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith was on the phone with his wife one night when he was startled by the reality of military life in Afghanistan. A rocket attack occurred at the base where Smith was staying on his USO tour in March. Sirens went [...]

Wounded Warriors Dive In at Aquarium

Wounded Warriors Dive In at Aquarium

Roanoke Island, NC March 27, 2013 – In early March, an exceptional group of divers from northern Virginia took part in the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island’s popular Shark Dive program. Wounded Warriors David Weiner, Jade Sharrocks, Ron Kellogg and Ernest Spycher, representing the U.S. Army, Marines and Navy, took the plunge into the Aquarium’s [...]

Operation North State’s “Top Shelf” Fishin’ Festival

Operation North State’s “Top Shelf” Fishin’ Festival

Badin Lake, NC March 18, 2013 – Utilizing North Carolina’s people, places, products and pride to host 40 of NC’s Disabled Veterans & Wounded Warriors to a great day of fishing. Thursday – April 25, 2013 Badin Lake, NC – Circle Drive Access Ramp 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (rain or shine)   Featuring: 40 [...]

Top Shelf Fishing Outing for North Carolina Disabled Veterans

Top Shelf Fishing Outing for North Carolina Disabled Veterans

WINSTON-SALEM, NC March 1, 2013 – Thursday, April 25, Operation North State (ONS) will host its Top Shelf Fishin’ Festival on Badin Lake just south of Lexington. Forty of North Carolina’s avid and tournament fishermen have volunteered to host forty disabled veterans and wounded warriors to a great day of fishing and festivities. ONS Chairman [...]

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Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse Confederate Flag Conserved

Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse Confederate Flag Conserved

The 26th Regiment N.C. Troops, Reactivated, Funds Conservation of BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE Confederate Flag   Raleigh, NC Feb. 19, 2013 – During the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse on May 12, 1864, a Union soldier ripped the battle flag of the 1st Regiment North Carolina State Troops from its staff during hand-to-hand combat with the [...]