Topics Related to Military/Veterans

Governor Cooper Proclaims Employ a Veteran Week

North Carolina will celebrate “Employ A Veteran Week,” Nov.

Governor Cooper visits Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Meets with Base Leadership and Tours F-15E Strike Eagle Fighter Jets on Flightline

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro where he met with base leadership and joined officials on a tour of the base including the 333 Fighter Generation Squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles.

Governor Cooper Joins North Carolina Commander’s Council Meeting at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Meets with Military Leaders from Across North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point where he participated in the North Carolina Commanders’ Council Meeting and joined officials on a tour of the installation.

Governor Cooper Visits Camp Lejeune, Meets with Marine Corps Leadership and Tours Ongoing Military Construction Projects

Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville to meet with base leadership and view ongoing military construction projects. During the visit, the Governor met with U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Ralph J.

Governor Cooper Hosts Military Appreciation Month Celebration, Recognizes North Carolina Servicemembers

Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a Military Appreciation Month celebration at the Executive Mansion to honor servicemen and women.

Governor Cooper Appoints Grier Martin New Secretary for Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin is stepping down on April 1 as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) after years of strong service to North Carolina. The Governor has appointed former NC House Representative and current US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, Grier Martin, as Secretary.

Governor Cooper Hosts Veterans Roundtable on Supporting Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life

Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a veterans roundtable discussion focused on supporting North Carolina’s veterans during the transition to civilian life and beyond.

State of North Carolina Ranked Top-50 Employer for Veterans Nationwide

Last week, Forbes announced that the state of North Carolina has been named a top-50 Best Employer for Veterans in the country, clocking in at No. 46.

Governor Cooper Hosts Veterans Roundtable Discussion on Strategies to Assist Transition to Civilian Life

Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a veterans roundtable discussion focused on supporting North Carolina’s veterans during the transition to civilian life and beyond.

Governor Cooper Celebrates Opening of State Veterans Home in Forsyth County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper participated in a ribbon cutting for the new State Veterans Home in Kernersville.