Amid the urgency of World War II, an Army training camp sprang up from fields north of Raleigh. Five years later, the camp was no longer needed, but the existing infrastructure attracted new residents. Today, evidence of that brief but impressive history remains part of Butner’s very foundation.
Centuries after the New River drew early settlers to its banks, it inspired the U.S. Marine Corps to choose Jacksonville as the site of Camp Lejeune.
After holding posts all over the map, military members and their families bring multicultural palates to North Carolina, seeking the flavors of former homes and past travels. In the Jacksonville area, local restaurants satisfy the demand for global cuisine around Camp Lejeune. Join us as we make a few delicious stops along the International Food Trail.
Being raised in the shadow of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base provided one writer an emotional lens through which to view the world.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point built an unshakable bond between two eastern North Carolina towns: Newport and Havelock.
Fort Liberty’s local impact extends beyond the paratroopers and planes overhead. In this Cumberland County city’s historic downtown, veterans are leading a rejuvenation.
An Elizabeth City-raised writer reflects on the relationship that the local Coast Guard base has long shared with its community.
Named the “Defense Capital of the State,” this New Hanover county destination earned the distinction of American WWII Heritage City thanks, in part, to the work of a veteran who was inspired by the Port City’s conflict response.
Whether you choose a single craft brew or a flight to find your favorite, here’s where to raise a glass to past and present military members.
