My friend Ernie Capone alerted me about a special plane he was piloting last week: Cessna's "American Patriot", a Citation Mustang was making an appearance at RDU airport.…
"France is what it is today - sovereign and free - because of the bravery of these men," said Pascal Le Deunff, Consul General of France, to a crowd of about 200 at the State Capital in Raleigh today. …
"Dear Mr. Shook," the letter begins, "I am pleased to inform you that by decree of President Sarkozy, you have been appointed a "Chevalier" of the Legion of Honor."…
The Yates Mill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosts a Wreaths Across America ceremony at noon, Saturday, Dec. 10, at Hillcrest Cemetery (off Page Street) in Cary.…
Life in the military is not an easy one. Milestones big and small are missed. From the first words and the home run hit, to birthdays and graduations; these are moments that can never be recreated. …
photos and story by Lindsey Chester The “Salute Our Troops” Jeep Tour With temps soaring to 100 on Wednesday, a crowd gathered to “Salute Our Troops” at the Davis Drive Kangaroo gas station in Morrisville.…
My father also plays trumpet, so he would take me and other kids from the trumpet section in my middle school band to local cemeteries, where he would lead us in the playing of Taps.…
Care packages will be sent to more than 45 members of the 10th Mountain Division serving in Afghanistan. …
Story from staff reports. Photos for CaryCitizen by Brooke Meyer, veteran and military parent. Cary, NC – Most of our local military, active or retired, travel through RDU airport’s Terminal 2. Last week, the new USO Travel Center at RDU held its Grand Opening in the Terminal.…
Cary, NC - Memorial Day is the first glorious weekend of summer. There's straightening up the yard, going to the pool, getting the boat out on the water or just grillin' and chillin' with friends. It's all good. But Memorial Day is also for those who have sacrificed all for their…
