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500 soldiers from Fort Liberty on the ground in western NC to support Helene recovery efforts

Fort Liberty soldiers are now supporting FEMA and the North Carolina National Guard in the western part of our state. Around 1,000 soldiers are mobilized, with 500 from Fort Liberty already on the ground and 500 more on the way from Fort Campbell.

Soldiers return to Fort Liberty after long deployment to Middle East

A heartwarming homecoming at Fort Liberty this week! The first wave of Combat Action Badge or CAB Soldiers finally returned home after a long deployment in the Middle East.

Department of Defense deploys Fort Liberty troops to the Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war

Army air defense units from Fort Liberty are deploying to the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

Fort Liberty troops being deployed to Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war

Fort Liberty troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Families welcome home pilots from deployment at Cherry Point

The final deployment for harriers at Cherry Point wrapped up Friday morning with six jets returning home to eastern North Carolina.

Fort Bragg troops return from deployment to happy family and friends

Military families enjoyed a scene that never gets old at Fort Bragg on Wednesday. About 230 members of the 82nd Airborne Division are back home at Fort Bragg after a short deployment to Poland.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Troops return home from deployment at Fort Bragg

About 230 members of the 82nd Airborne Division are back home at Fort Bragg after a short deployment to Poland.

Fort Bragg soldiers reunited with families following deployment to Europe

Earlier this year, thousands of Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne Division went to Europe to support NATO allies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, the first of those troops are returning home.

Fort Bragg troops to begin returning from Europe

Earlier this year, members of the 82nd Airborne left Fort Bragg to support the North Atlantic Treat Organization's mission in Poland and Germany.

Fort Bragg families brace for deployment amid Ukraine-Russia tension

Thousands of Fort Bragg families are bracing for the possibility of their loved ones to be deployed to Eastern Europe.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

'It's a little scary.' Fort Bragg troops, family prepare for deployment to eastern Europe

Thousands of Fort Bragg families are bracing for the possibility of their loved ones to be deployed to Eastern Europe.

Fort Bragg troops preparing to deploy amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

sources have told WRAL News' Fayetteville reporter, Gilbert Baez, that Fort Brogg troops will be going to Europe. The public affairs officers for Fort Bragg's 18th Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division said the White House will have to confirm any deployments.

Sources: Fort Bragg troops deploying to Europe in next 72 hours amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Up to 8,500 US troops have been put on heightened alert for a possible deployment to Eastern Europe as Russian troops mass on Ukraine's border, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday. .

By Barbara Starr and Jeremy Herb, CNN & Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

More than 120 members of National Guard return to NC after deployment to Middle East

On Saturday, more than 120 members of the North Carolina national guard returned home after spending more than a year deployed in the Middle East.

Fort Bragg brigade to deploy to Iraq this summer

Army officials announced Thursday that paratroopers with the 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg will deploy as part of a regular rotation of Iraq this summer.

Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer

Cary elementary school sends Girl Scout cookies as Valentines Day care package

Students at Green Hope Elementary in Cary sent their love in the form of Girl Scout Cookies. Nearly 150 boxes shipped to a teacher's husband - an airman from Fort Bragg on his first deployment to the Middle East. Teachers and staff bought the cookies, students made hundreds of Valentine's cards and decorated the boxes for shipping. They arrived in time for Valentines Day.

Siegee Dowah - WRAL contributor

Cary elementary school sends Girl Scout cookies as Valentine's Day care package

Students at Green Hope Elementary in Cary sent their love in the form of Girl Scout Cookies. Nearly 150 boxes shipped to a teacher's husband - an airman from Fort Bragg on his first deployment to the Middle East. Teachers and staff bought the cookies, students made hundreds of Valentine's cards and decorated the boxes for shipping. They arrived in time for Valentines Day.

New Fort Bragg expo offers support to families affected by deployment

Military leaders held the first Military Spouse and Family Expo at Fort Bragg on Thursday.

Families left behind find support at new Fort Bragg expo

Military leaders held the first Military Spouse and Family Expo at Fort Bragg on Thursday.

Program helps Fort Bragg troops get everything in order before deployment

Fort Bragg is home to thousands of units that can get out of the gate and around the world quickly. The 82nd Airborne Division has units on call to be ready to have wheels up and deploy within 18 hours.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fort Bragg troops being deployed get much-needed assistance from program

Fort Bragg is home to thousands of units that can get out of the gate and around the world quickly. The 82nd Airborne Division has units on call to be ready to have wheels up and deploy within 18 hours.

Cumberland County schools look to support children of deployed soldiers

Little hands and fingers work through school projects like it's a normal day. But for the families of the more than 4,000 Fort Bragg paratroopers who recently shipped out to the Middle East, things at home and school may have gotten a little tougher.

Camp Lejeune Marines' redirection to Middle East felt across Jacksonville

The 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force is now joining thousands of troops headed to the Middle East as tensions remain high between the United States and Iran.

Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter