military service
Three-day open house offers in-person support to veterans
July 29. Mecklenburg veterans and their families will have an opportunity to ask questions—and get answers—about their benefits, plus learn about other services during a special three-day, one-stop open house in August. Veterans Benefits Live: VA in My Town: Mecklenburg County will help veterans and their families or caregivers navigate the services available to them. […]
‘Battle Buddies’ support mental health for veterans
July 17. Many veterans return from military service carrying unseen trauma—not all wounds are visible. That is why Mecklenburg County Veterans Services is taking part in the Governor’s Challenge to prevent and reduce suicide among transitioning service members, veterans and their families. Veterans in Mecklenburg County and across the state are invited to become a […]
Air Force instructor pilot who passed away at Sheppard AFB was from Cornelius
May 17. The Air Force instructor pilot who died early this week from injuries sustained May 13 at Sheppard Air Force Base grew up in Cornelius and attended SouthLake Christian School. Capt. John Robertson of the 80th Operations Support Squadron was gravely injured when the ejection seat of the T-6A Texan II aircraft he was […]
Dispose of your old flag the right way
Sept. 13. Huntersville American Legion Post 321 will conduct an American Flag dignified disposal ceremony this Friday at 7 p.m. The ceremony, in the north parking lot at 107 N. Main St. in Huntersville, occurs on National POW/MIA Recognition Day. “We have intentionally selected this day for our ceremony to help bring attention to the […]
North Meck Marine lands burning C-130, top honors nationwide
Aug. 17. The son of a Cornelius couple was recently recognized by Military Times as Marine of the Year in a ceremony in Washington, DC. After a mid-air collision with a fighter jet set his engines on fire, Maj. Cory Jones faced a desperate situation—how to crash land a burning C-130. Jones is the son […]
