While attending the Wings Over Wayne Air Show in Goldsboro, our editor in chief reflects on the power of sound and the way it grounds us — to a sense of place and our memories.
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Growing up Goldsboro
Being raised in the shadow of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base provided one writer an emotional lens through which to view the world.
The History of North Carolina’s Military Bases
Our state’s landscapes and natural features have distinguished it as a magnet over the decades for training service members. From the first World War to the present day, each base plays a critical role within the nation’s military.
The 1960s: Close Call over Wayne County
On a quiet night in 1961, a plane from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base accidentally releases two thermonuclear bombs near Goldsboro. Only later do North Carolinians learn how close they came to the brink of disaster.
Ready for Takeoff at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Go for a ride in the clouds with the men and women who work at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, and the impressive work they do opens up before your eyes like the horizon.
