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30452
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North Carolina’s military bases support the economy, provide thousands of jobs, and support many other industries. As the state’s second largest industry, continued budget cuts and reductions to the military force could threaten military installations and economies.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 93 Issue 1, Spring 2014, p35, por
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38251
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Camp Lejeune, cited as contributing three million dollars annually to North Carolina’s economy, makes a contribution whose measure is defined in the word hero. Accompanying are photographs showing these heroes preparing for combat. Attesting to aspects of their identity not defined by uniform or rank are pictures of Marines off base relaxing or reuniting with family.
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30808
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Sandhills Utility Services was formed by four North Carolina electric cooperatives to run the electric power system for Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base and Camp Mackall. Once the nation’s base realignment is complete, the Fort Bragg area population could grow by over forty-thousand military personnel, civilian employees and residents.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 42 Issue 9, Sept 2010, p12-14, il, por
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30264
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A group of bankers representing the North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) recently participated in a naval aircraft embarkment off the coast of Cape Lookout. The NCBA delegation spent time aboard the USS Eisenhower, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, one of the largest, most powerful warships in the world. In this article, they discuss their experiences and the economic impact of naval operations in eastern North Carolina.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 86 Issue 3, Fall 2007, p21-22, por
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30273
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North Carolina is home to some of the nation’s most highly regarded military personnel, commands, and installations. As a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure, the United States Army Forces Command headquarters and the Army Reserve Command will relocate to Fort Bragg. This will result in additional active duty personnel and economic growth.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 86 Issue 4, Winter 2007, p25-26, por
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6402
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General Henry Hugh Shelton is a native of Edgecombe County. From 1997 to 2001, he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during President Clinton's second term. In this BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA interview he discusses the military's impact on North Carolina.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 2, Feb 2004, p8-10, 12-13, il, por Periodical Website
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35577
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The armed force’s importance in the Coastal Region was represented in attesting their positive impact. Economic impact was felt in towns such as Morehead City, and in the purchase of goods, on and off base, by the over ninety thousand military members and their dependents. As for their social impact, it was best expressed in helping to repair churches and coaching community little league teams. It was proof that the greatest impact couldn’t be measured in dollars and cents.
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New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 1 Issue 4, Aug/Sept 1973, p22, 25-26
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12366
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Valued at $85 million dollars, Cherry Point, the largest Marine Air Station in the world, has helped transform Havelock from a swamp land to an incorporated town.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 25 Issue 23, Apr 1958, p13-14, f
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