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WCTI Fills Snack Packs for Local Troops on the Move


Topic: Military-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 3/16/2022

WCTI, Sinclair’s ABC affiliate in New Bern, N.C., joined forces with USO North Carolina to collect and fill nearly 2,000 snack packs for military members on the move. The donated snacks and drinks will fill USO Snack Packs for deploying troops and Rack Pack for single Marines and sailors when they arrive at Camp Lejeune.

“Our viewing area covers several military bases, including Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Stations Cherry Point and New River. When we see a need arise or any way to help our local troops, the News Channel 12 team jumps into action,” said Allison Aldridge, WCTI’s GM.



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