Military/Veterans Supporting North Carolina’s Military and Veterans Communities North Carolina is the most military friendly state in the nation. Governor Cooper is proud that North Carolina has the third largest military presence in the country, as well as more than 720,000 veterans who call our state home. Governor Cooper knows we owe these veterans, servicemembers and their families a debt of gratitude for sacrificing to protect our safety. To help make North Carolina a welcoming place for servicemembers who are transitioning into civilian life, Governor Cooper established the Governor’s Working Group on Veterans Affairs, which focuses on job creation, workforce enrichment, health and wellness, legal and financial services and benefits for veterans. North Carolina is making progress on reducing homelessness among veterans and, according to the latest information, veteran homelessness in North Carolina decreased by more than 5percent from 2017 to 2018. View Embed Latest news on Military/Veterans Latest news on Military/Veterans North Carolina National Guard to Provide Support and Military Equipment to UkraineThursday, April 28, 2022 Governor Cooper Encourages Employers to Apply for HIRE Vets Medallion ProgramThursday, March 24, 2022 Governor Cooper Shares Resources for North Carolina Military Service Members and Their Families as Troops are Deployed in Response to Russian Invasion of UkraineWednesday, March 09, 2022
Military/Veterans Supporting North Carolina’s Military and Veterans Communities North Carolina is the most military friendly state in the nation. Governor Cooper is proud that North Carolina has the third largest military presence in the country, as well as more than 720,000 veterans who call our state home. Governor Cooper knows we owe these veterans, servicemembers and their families a debt of gratitude for sacrificing to protect our safety. To help make North Carolina a welcoming place for servicemembers who are transitioning into civilian life, Governor Cooper established the Governor’s Working Group on Veterans Affairs, which focuses on job creation, workforce enrichment, health and wellness, legal and financial services and benefits for veterans. North Carolina is making progress on reducing homelessness among veterans and, according to the latest information, veteran homelessness in North Carolina decreased by more than 5percent from 2017 to 2018. View Embed Latest news on Military/Veterans Latest news on Military/Veterans North Carolina National Guard to Provide Support and Military Equipment to UkraineThursday, April 28, 2022 Governor Cooper Encourages Employers to Apply for HIRE Vets Medallion ProgramThursday, March 24, 2022 Governor Cooper Shares Resources for North Carolina Military Service Members and Their Families as Troops are Deployed in Response to Russian Invasion of UkraineWednesday, March 09, 2022