Stories tagged: "military"


A woman walks past thousands of flags placed to honor of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Charlotte in 2015. North Carolina will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 this weekend with dozens of events across the state. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
9/11 Changed North Carolina. Here’s How North Carolina is Remembering the 20th Anniversary.

From Wilmington to Banner Elk and Fayetteville, North Carolina will commemorate the day with dozens of events across the state. Find one near you.

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19-Year-Old Soldier From North Carolina Found Dead on New Year’s Eve at Fort Bliss

Army officials announced the death of a 19-year-old female soldier from NC who was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

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Study Shows Veterans Are Overcharged for Mortgage Loans

The study shows that veterans who get approved for a mortgage loan pay more for the loan than the average person.

President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Xtreme Manufacturing, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Soldiers and Federal Workers Used as ‘Guinea Pig’ in Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral

They can't opt out of the payroll tax deferral and will have to pay the money back in 2021.

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Latino Lawmakers Met With Army Officials. Here’s What They Discussed.

Besides expressing "outrage" over the murder of Vanessa Guillén, the leaders pushed for more Latino representation in senior leadership.

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Report Says President Trump Called Military Members ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’

While the President denies the story, many point to his on-camera attacks to war hero John McCain for being "captured."

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Biden Outranks Trump in Military Service Members Poll

“The bottom line is that in 2020, Trump can’t be claiming to have overwhelming support in the military.”