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4 years after Hurricane Florence ravaged Lejeune, rebuilding continues

Several new buildings are scheduled to be completed as early as next spring.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

19 months ago

French submarine burns in ‘unbelievably fierce fire’ for 14 hours

The fire broke out at 10:35 a.m. local time at the front of the submarine, which was in basin No. 3 in the Missiessy zone of the port. Workmen first noticed smoke on the lower deck.

By Christina Mackenzie

4 years ago

Climate change threatens to block Marines’ access to the sea

Two of the Corps' large amphibious training bases are threatened by rising waters and future storm damage.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

SECNAV defends plans to mothball aircraft carrier Truman

Navy and Marine leaders appeared at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Disaster aid package includes $2B for military. How much would each branch get?

A bill on Capitol Hill would address hurricane damage at U.S. military installations.

By Joe Gould

5 years ago

VA to fast-track benefits appeals for hurricane victims

Veterans in counties hit hard by the fall hurricanes will see their cases advanced quickly in coming months.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Military relief societies have provided more than $2.5 million in hurricane relief to troops ― with more to come

If you need financial assistance because of the hurricane, check with your military relief society.

By Karen Jowers

6 years ago

Mattis vows no cut in military support for France in Mali

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday that the U.S. will not reduce its support for the French-led military operations against insurgents in Mali.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

6 years ago

Parents question why they have to pay for child care for days centers were closed because of Hurricane Florence

Day care center in civilian community didn't charge parents for time it was closed.

By Karen Jowers

6 years ago

As floodwaters recede, VA works to reopen locations hit by Hurricane Florence

VA facilities in the path of the storm escaped major damage, but still must wait before patients return after thousands of appointments were cancelled.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Toxic waste sites, military bases in Florence’s path under close EPA watch

As Tropical Storm Florence spins inland, environmental regulators are monitoring more than three dozen toxic waste sites in the storm's path, as well as scores of low-lying water- and sewage-treatment plants at risk of flooding.

6 years ago

Florence death toll swells as rivers rise

As the death toll from Florence grew and hundreds of people were pulled from flooded homes, North Carolina braced for catastrophic, widespread river flooding that could be the next stage of a mounting disaster.

6 years ago

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4 years after Hurricane Florence ravaged Lejeune, rebuilding continues

Several new buildings are scheduled to be completed as early as next spring.

French submarine burns in ‘unbelievably fierce fire’ for 14 hours

The fire broke out at 10:35 a.m. local time at the front of the submarine, which was in basin No. 3 in the Missiessy zone of the port. Workmen first noticed smoke on the lower deck.

Climate change threatens to block Marines’ access to the sea

Two of the Corps' large amphibious training bases are threatened by rising waters and future storm damage.

SECNAV defends plans to mothball aircraft carrier Truman

Navy and Marine leaders appeared at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday.

Disaster aid package includes $2B for military. How much would each branch get?

A bill on Capitol Hill would address hurricane damage at U.S. military installations.

VA to fast-track benefits appeals for hurricane victims

Veterans in counties hit hard by the fall hurricanes will see their cases advanced quickly in coming months.

Military relief societies have provided more than $2.5 million in hurricane relief to troops ― with more to come

If you need financial assistance because of the hurricane, check with your military relief society.

Mattis vows no cut in military support for France in Mali

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday that the U.S. will not reduce its support for the French-led military operations against insurgents in Mali.

Parents question why they have to pay for child care for days centers were closed because of Hurricane Florence

Day care center in civilian community didn't charge parents for time it was closed.

As floodwaters recede, VA works to reopen locations hit by Hurricane Florence

VA facilities in the path of the storm escaped major damage, but still must wait before patients return after thousands of appointments were cancelled.

Toxic waste sites, military bases in Florence’s path under close EPA watch

As Tropical Storm Florence spins inland, environmental regulators are monitoring more than three dozen toxic waste sites in the storm's path, as well as scores of low-lying water- and sewage-treatment plants at risk of flooding.

Florence death toll swells as rivers rise

As the death toll from Florence grew and hundreds of people were pulled from flooded homes, North Carolina braced for catastrophic, widespread river flooding that could be the next stage of a mounting disaster.

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