Moriah Davis

3 weeks ago | wcti12.com | Moriah Davis

Retired Navy veteran Douglas Gould shared his experiences in electronic warfare and a harrowing near-disaster at sea during his service on the U.S.S. Mount Whitney. Gould's journey in the Navy began after college when he chose a path in electronic warfare, ultimately serving on the U.S.S. Mount Whitney.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Moriah Davis

Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Pete Benton, who grew up in Havelock, North Carolina, has spent a lifetime dedicated to military service. Benton said he knew from an early age that the military was his calling. "I chose to go enlisted. Which I’m kind of glad I did because later on it made me a better Air Force officer," he said. Benton served during the Vietnam era and achieved one of the highest distinctions in the Air Force by serving on the Presidential Honor Guard.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Moriah Davis

Chuck Sewell, a retired Army track mechanic, shared his experiences and reflections from his time in the military, highlighting the intense engagements and life lessons learned during his service. Sewell, who enlisted in the Army at 19, served from October 1966 to October 1969. He specialized in maintaining and ensuring the readiness of critical equipment, a role he approached with skill and dedication.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Moriah Davis

Sinclair stations across the country, including News 12, dedicated a day to giving back to their local communities through a Day of Service. Employees from News 12 spent the day volunteering at two local charities: the Coastal Center for Hope and Healing and the Colonial Capital Humane Society. Shelia Henderson, manager of Helping Hands Boutique, emphasized the importance of volunteers, saying, "If it wasn’t for the volunteers, we couldn’t operate.

2 months ago | wcti12.com | Moriah Davis

NEW BERN, N.C. — Retired Navy veteran Mark Maxwell shared his journey of nearly four decades in military service, highlighting his experiences working on electronics, submarines, and the flightline. Growing up in a military family, Maxwell said joining the service was a natural step. "My dad was Air Force. He spent most of his career at Homestead Air Force Base, primarily because he got on the detail with President Richard Nixon," Maxwell said.