Moriah Davis

3 weeks 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.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Abby Bradshaw |Moriah Davis

TOPICS:North CarolinaSolly's LawYouth vapingTobacco productsLegal sales ageSolomon WynnVaping-related complicationsCharlene ZornNorth Carolina legislators have introduced a new bill aimed at curbing youth vaping, named "Solly's Law" in memory of a local boy who died from vaping-related complications.

1 month ago | wcti12.com | Moriah Davis

From the sunny shores of Southern California to the depths of the sea, Hank Steinfeld's life has been defined by duty and service. A retired Navy veteran with 23 years of service, Steinfeld's story spans decades of adventure, challenge, and courage. "I was a mustang. So, I came into the Navy and enlisted. Started out in submarines then was selected for an officer extension program called NESEP," said Steinfeld, reflecting on his career that began in 1972.

2 months ago | wcti12.com | Moriah Davis

Collins Bailey and Nedria "Von" Bailey, a veteran military couple from Washington, D.C., shared their experiences serving in the military shortly after high school. Von, who served as a radio repairman, reflected on her four years in service, highlighting the challenges she faced as an African American female in the early 1980s. "In 1983, it was rather hard, it was a struggle. We weren’t respected. They didn’t want us there," Von said.

2 months ago | wcti12.com | Moriah Davis

Retired Active Sergeant Major Danny Elzie, who grew up in a small Tennessee town, reflects on his 26-year military career, which spanned Vietnam, Korea, and Desert Storm. Elzie, who joined the military at 19, shared his experiences and the bonds formed during his service. "I stayed in Vietnam the first year, came back to Vietnam, and of course, I was airborne, so I went to Fort Bragg in '82," Elzie said.