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April 2, 2024
Marcus is a United States Army veteran who worked as a 88M Motor Transportation Specialist and a 25L Cable Systems Installer. He is from Wilmington, NC, and is currently a CFCC student studying Health and Fitness Exercise Science. Ladies and Gentlemen. Battle Buddies. Trust me. There is more life outside of the Military. I want … Read More Gluten-free/Dairy-free Banana Bread
April 2, 2024
Bianca is originally from a small town called Horseheads, NY, and she came to Eastern North Carolina in 2008 after enlisting in the U.S. Army. She was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC, and was an Ammunition Specialist and Paratrooper with the 82nd ABN Division 1st BDE Aco. 307th BSB. Bianca is currently enrolled at CFCC … Read More Excerpt from Devil from Decay “A Week of Wolves”
April 2, 2024
Flint spent four years in the Marine Corps as a Machine Gunner. He got out in 2022 and is now pursuing a degree in literature. Levi had an unquestionable look of determination and horror on his face as we suited up in old battle armor. The armor was old and bulky and mine could almost … Read More Artwork by Brina Garcia Caldwell
April 2, 2024
Brina grew up in Colorado and joined the Marine Corps in 2008. She served as a C-130 Mechanic, stationed in Cherry Point, NC. Brina has lived in Wilmington for seven years and enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She is pursuing her degree in Graphic Design with plans to graduate in 2025.Learning to Fly
April 2, 2024
Brandon was raised in Mesquite, TX, until moving to Pocatello, ID, at age 16. He enlisted in the Marines where he was attached to HMH-366, a squadron that has since shut down. Brandon is now a fully disabled veteran living in Sneads Ferry and going to school full time at CFCC. He plans to earn … Read More Artwork by Andrew Loehrs
April 2, 2024
Andrew was born and raised in beautiful Colorado and decided to enlist in the Marine Corps right after his sister joined. He served as a 6541 Aviation Ordinance Technician. Andrew is now going to school at CFCC to gain some basic art skills to achieve his goal of becoming an illustrator and concept designer.Unforgettable Melodies and Timeless Moments
April 2, 2024
Sadie is presently a part of the pre-sonography program here at CFCC. She grew up in a military household, and both of her parents served in the Navy, where they originally met. Currently, Sadie and her husband reside in Wallace, NC, near their family farm. While taking a class at CFCC, she developed a passion … Read More Healing Through Art
April 2, 2024
Lawton is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served at Camp Lejeune, NC, and his Military Occupational Specialty was Combat Videographer (4671). His job offered him a chance to see how the Marine Corps worked as a whole. One day he would film a retirement ceremony, and the next he would film … Read More Artwork by Victoria Mondragon
April 2, 2024
Victoria served in the Army, using her passion for art as a 25M, Multimedia Illustrator. Victoria plans to get an Art and Business degree to create safe spaces that cater to special needs kids in either a therapeutic art studio or a sensory center/gym for kids specifically with intellectual and physical disabilities. Her main goal … Read More A Sister’s Southern Allure and Military Esteem
April 11, 2023
Laura Moore is a full-time English instructor at Cape Fear Community College. After working in corporate America and for various newspapers, she knew she would rather do something to make a difference. She became a high school teacher which eventually led to her teaching at CFCC, which she calls, “the best job I’ve ever had.” … Read More 