Flags honor veterans in Fayetteville
WRAL’s Scott Mason pays tribute to veterans in front of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville. See the Tar Heel Traveler video here: http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/travel/video/5177753/.
Back Service Personnel, First Lady Asks Nation
The New York Times covers Michelle Obama’s trip to Fayetteville.
Fayetteville trains city ambassadors
Fayetteville is looking for ambassadors to help improve the city’s image. Read accompanying article. Check out additional coverage of the ambassador program: 01.28.09 – The Fayetteville Observer, 03.04.09 – The Fayetteville Observer, 03.05.09 – The Fayetteville Observer.
General Casey Praises Fayetteville
“Fayetteville has always been way ahead of the curve when it comes to taking care of our soldiers and our families.”
Michelle Obama Endorses Fayetteville Group’s Mission: “Watching Over Those Who Watch Over Us”
Fayetteville, NC–home to the ‘World’s First Sanctuary for Soldiers’ and Ft. Bragg, the largest military installation in the U.S.–welcomed the First Lady into their community on Thursday, March 12. Mrs. Obama was in town to meet with soldiers, their families and the local volunteers that support them. Mrs. Obama described Fayetteville as “a model community […]
Army’s Army & Sanctuary make front page of Fayetteville Observer
The article Embracing the Military was published on Sunday, January 18, 2009.
Even more Time Magazine press
The Time Magazine article continues to have a huge impact across the nation. Check out the additional coverage: 12.14.08 – Fayetteville Observer, 12.14.08 – Your Street, 12.17.08 – Our Voice/American Legion. Click through for links.
Time Magazine Calls Fayetteville, NC “America’s Most Pro-Military Town”
The community that declared itself the world’s first “Sanctuary Community” for soldiers and their families (September 5, 2008) has now been named “America’s Most Pro-Military Town” by TIME MAGAZINE. “In a time of long deployments, the city is stepping up to take care of the families left behind,” says TIME senior writer, Nathan Thornburgh. “It […]
Soldiers’ Sanctuary lights up military discussion sites
The online military discussion boards have been busy with discussions about the Soldiers’ Sanctuary. Click on the name of the forum to see what people are saying: VA Joe Blog, Democratic Underground, Google Groups, Patriot Files, Suzzanne Brockman, Topix
Army’s Army in the news
U.S. Army retiree and Hope Mills resident, Jessie Bellflowers recently wrote a blog entry regarding the 4th of July activities in Hope Mills – including the second Army’s Army Induction Ceremony. Click here to visit his blog and read what he has to say about the celebration.