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Embedded in community colleges and headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College, the NCMBC's mission is crystal clear: leverage military and federal business opportunities to boost North Carolina's economy, create jobs, and enhance our quality of life.
Did you know that North Carolina transitions around 20,000 "career-ready" veterans into the workforce every year? These individuals bring a wealth of education, training, and experience, along with security clearances.
Practicing military physicians relocating to North Carolina will now be able to receive relocation licenses. A new state law is bringing positive changes in 2024, making it easier for them to serve and help our community.
On February 3, 1943, the Army transport Dorchester was hit by an enemy torpedo in the North Atlantic, carrying 902 people. Coast Guard cutters Comanche and Escanaba saved 230 lives. Four brave Army chaplains - Lt. George L. Fox, Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Lt. John P. Washington, and Lt. Clark V.
With the fourth largest active-duty military population and a healthy defense sector, North Carolina attracts top talent from across the nation.
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North Carolina's state government and three companies headquartered in the state were included in Forbes' 2023 list of America's Best Employers for Veterans. Duke Energy and the State of North Carolina fell in the top 50 employers, ranking as #7 and #46 respectively.
During the 2023 North Carolina Defense Summit, a variety of best practices were shared. One key example of North Carolina becoming the most military and veteran-friendly state is the adaptability and responsiveness of colleges and universities in their course offerings.
According to the Military Economic Impact on North Carolina, the state has the ninth-largest veteran population in the nation. There were 678,000 military veterans located in North Carolina as of October 2022.
In November, Fort Liberty welcomed over 900 local high school students from North Carolina for a Meet Your Army Day event, organized by the XVIII Airborne Corps and the U.S. Army Recruiting North Carolina (Raleigh) Battalion.