Amy Higgenbotham and Roxanne Purvis are completing an Iron Man competition and raising money for a good cause
More than 150 fisherman launched their boats on Jordan Lake for the 8th annual "Warriors on the Water" fishing tournament.
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For his dedication to veterans with PTSD this Armed Forces Salute goes to John Wallace with Guardians of Rescue
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Stephanie Templeman and Kim Wright started Bowe's Army to honor America's only POW in Afghanistan
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Kelly started a weekly arts night at Christ Gospel Church, giving the children a way to express themselves
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Pvt. Nico Maclin is spending extra time in the kitchen so he can serve up meals to thank the Fayetteville police.
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Guill is taking part in the Warrior Hike, a four month trek up the East Coast
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What started as a gift from mother to son, has turned into a full-time ministry for the military mother
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Chesser was named Camp Lejeune's Spouse of the Year by Military Spouse Magazine
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When troops deploy overseas they miss their families, and they also miss many of the products made in NC.
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Maj. Damon Friedman's quick thinking likely saved the life of a Fort Bragg soldier's wife after a crash.
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Over the past five years, Graves has collected 25,000 golf balls to send to troops overseas
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The Butner man provides troops serving in Afghanistan with model kits to pass the time
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The airman spends her time free time making a difference to children in Goldsboro at the Boys and Girls Club
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Powers spends much of her time helping veterans at the VA Center in Fayetteville
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A Seymour Johnson airman who has a passion for learning is now teaching those who need a little extra help.
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As the nights get colder many of the homeless are looking for ways to stay warm. Members of Pope Airfield's 440th Airlift Wing are providing some help.
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Members of the 440th Mission Support Booster Club and Pope Air Field donate to Falcon Children's Home.
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Diamond coordinates the angel tree inside Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
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Over the past 15 years, "Operation Toy Drop" has evolved into the world's largest combined airborne operation.
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A Fort Bragg soldier is using exercise to help wounded warriors make the transition from soldier to civilian.
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Al Kittredge serves as a liaison between the Caldwell Community and Fort Bragg for a Wounded Warrior hunt.
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Warrior Bridge works to dispel misconceptions about military veterans
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Coast Guard plucks survivors from famous tall ship
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ABC11's John Clark shows how Lenovo takes pride in helping the troops and their families.
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Kangaroo Express has more than 1,600 stores that are contributing to the USO though the Salute Our Troops campaign
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A fundraiser was held Friday for a Fort Bragg soldier badly injured in Afghanistan.
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Local military members send their holiday greetings from overseas.
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The two started Wags 4 Tags to provide pets for veterans coping with life after the military
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Capt. Barnard is dedicated to his Fayetteville neighborhood and improving safety for the community
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Fort Bragg families are being treated to a free concert from Gary Sinise and the Leiutenant Dan Band
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Angela Snipes, Darryl Hicklen and all the volunteers devote their time to make sure next week's event is a success
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Maria and the parishioners at Our Lady of Lourdes provide baked goods to troops heading in and out of RDU Airport
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Cathy Bordeaux is organizing a gala that will raise money for a $10,000 endowment for military families.
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Several times a month, Captain Hood travels from Goldsboro to Raleigh to volunteer with a youth basketball organization
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During the summer, the Boys and Girls Club of Goldsboro serves up to 200 youth a day. While there are plenty of activities for the kids to take part in, there used to be very few volunteers and mentors.
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One of the missions of the Daughters of American Revolution is to support military people who are in combat zones.
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The UNC business professor has provided supplies to troops and marines overseas
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The two women work for "Angel For Babies," delivering supplies to families in need
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Adams spends his time with the "Flags for Fallen Heroes" organization
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Fontaine spends his time heading up the North Carolina chapter of Team Red, White and Blue
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Oswald has raised nearly $1,000 for Wounded Warrior Project
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The family aims to raise awareness of the Down Syndrome community at Fort Bragg and in Fayetteville
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Black is an MBA student at UNC and one of the co-founders of Stop Soldier Suicide
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Harriman heads up the Stan the Man Golf Tournament in honor of his brother, Stan Harriman
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Since 2004, center at RDU has helped military men and women have a place to relax
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Sanders and many of the Patriot Guard Riders are retired military who honor fallen military members
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The 13-year-old daughter of a sailor volunteers her time to teach autistic children to ride therapeutic horses
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The Navy wife spends time sharing love of literature with military children
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Abshire coordinates the Warriors on the Water project that pairs military members with anglers from NC.
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Woman has coordinated Triangle Flights of Honor, which has given over 800 veterans chance to visit Washington DC
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errt Lewis founded Pointman Battleground Ministries in 2004 as a way to show soldiers how much they're appreciated
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Soldier spends his time planning events and service projects for single soldiers in Fort Bragg's 82nd Sustainment Brigade
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Former president of the NC Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association shows young people history from the Vietnam War
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The military spouse created the Hope Project to help other military families, as well as the Apex Veteran's Day 5K
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Rebekah mentors military wives who may need help with their marriage
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An Air Force veteran is giving Vietman vets a free ride to a homecoming celebration.
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Geraghty has been named Marine Corps Representative for Military Spouse Magazine's Military Spouse of the Year Award
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Collier's business, Snapdragon Thrift Store, provides help to military families
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Navy Recruiting District Raleigh Sailor of the Year spends his time helping others
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Finalist for Military Spouse Magazine's Military Spouse of the Year Award
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An Apex couple started "Support Military Spouses" to provide aid to military families
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A roadside bomb caused him to lose his leg, but he is back to work and hopes to deploy again
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Local Girl Scouts sell cookies to help raise money for troops
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The two created Sophia's Haven of Hope to house homeless veterans
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The family has been recognized the Ft. Bragg Family of the Year
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The family has been recognized as a finalist for the Ft. Bragg Family of the Year
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Gerritsen knits sweaters so that everyone may have a Christmas present
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Seymour Johnson Tech Sergeant volunteers around state
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Wreaths Across America looks to honor those buried in Arlington
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Eagle Scout candidate shows his appreciation for the troops
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Group of tornado volunteers organized by Navy recruiter
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Woman helps military men and women by volunteering
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The downtown Durham fixture is newly renovated and ready for a new lineup
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Airiel Down goes around the world to play at military bases
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USO honor support teams helps military families
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Army wife assists with Camp Desert Kids for military children
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When a wounded soldier needs special clothing, these ladies step in
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The wives of two Seymour Johnson airmen found friendship in helping others
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Fayetteville hair stylist provides specials looks for military wives
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Veteran makes wishes come true for service men and women
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Joel Bourne and friends are the founders of a veteran's memorial that turned into a museum
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Man helps military children transition while parents deployed
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When former Marine Patrick Walters couldn't find a military social networking site, he created one
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Disabled veteran helps provide transportation to older veterans in rural areas
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Teen brings awareness to military children under stress
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Butch Ewing and his dog Chewy show what Memorial Day is really about
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Veteran of Iraq war walks across country to raise money for military families
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A Wake County woman helps military parents get the support they need.
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Military Spouse magazine's Army Spouse of the Year
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What began as a teacher's kind gesture to help a student, turned into a fundraiser that provides dozens with shoes
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The road to recovery is very long for many disabled veterans. One of the twists along that road is being able to drive places on your own.
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A Raleigh couple has come up with an annual fundraiser to help disabled veterans.
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An airman's goodwill towards dogs provides help for patients at Cherry Hospital.
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Learning how to live and work in the Army can be a challenge especially if one spouse is from another country.
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Grace discovered her love for volunteering after the September 11 terrorist attacks
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Couple shares their military life experiences with Air Force cadets at NC State
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This Army wife works to help other military families who are dealing with deployments and moving around a lot
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After serving 20 years in the Air Force, Elmer Bryans, he later returned to work at Seymour Johnson
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Petty Officer First Class Andrea Taylor volunteers for Habitat for Humanity
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For years the Brzychi family has volunteered at Butner Elementary School on Post
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The Army wife serves as the Delta Company's family readiness group's treasurer and helps support the troops.
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An Air Force wife helps to get unwanted goods to military families who really need them
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One group of mom's is making sure the troops overseas aren't forgotten.
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Family volunteers many hours keeping soldiers' loved ones updated on what's going on.
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Chaplain's wife helped make a difference for the families back home
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Wilson man making it his mission to raise money for wounded warriors
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Army wife makes it her mission to spread the word about all the benefits the company offers.
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An Army wife at Fort Bragg is working to make people with disabilities' challenges a bit easier.
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Family dedicates time to the children at Southern Pines Primary School and other military spouses.
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A Special Operations soldier's wife, Morgan Whisenant, gives her time to give back to others.
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A family is honoring their fallen soldier by serving in two ways.
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First Sergeant Jerome Misher decides to coach daughter
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Steven and Chris Woofter share a love for the air force and for running; it's a bond that keeps the brothers connected
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Betsy and Randy Beard got involved with TAPS when they lost their son.
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An Air Force Colonel at Pope Air Force Base and her family earn this week's Armed Forces Salute
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Family giving back as a tribute to their fallen soldier
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Gail Dawes works for John Deere and has organized three military support events.
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A teen has turned into a soldier any recruiter would love to show off.
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Fort Bragg family takes a leap of faith to welcome a teenager who is in need into your home.
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The Jacobson's are familiar faces at Butner Elementary, they've logged more than 4,000 volunteer hours.
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Being a single parent in the military can be hard, especially when there's a deployment.
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Having a parent in the military can be tough on a family. But what about when both parents are on active duty?
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This military mom volunteers her time to soldiers at RDU's USO Club
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Xavier Del Rosario's troubles began in 2001. His happy life was turned upside down when his father went to prison and his mother lost her job. The family was forced to leave the suburbs for the Walnut Terrace housing project in Raleigh.
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You may have heard the phrase "pay it forward"? Well, one man in our area is doing just that. As an act of gratitude for those who helped him make it in life, he's been giving scholarships for 20 years now.
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Stober is raising money toward saving animals like Sumatran rhinos in Malaysia, long-tailed weasels in South Dakota and African elephants in Namibia.
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