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On November 27, 1962, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed a crowd of 1,800 in Rocky Mount, NC. Dr. King's speech, given in the Booker T. Washington High School gymnasium, was the first documented occasion where he used his famous "I Have A Dream" refrain.Today we honor Dr. King's legacy and the impact he made across our nation.*Submitted Image to WUNC, Courtesy Of Andre Knight
Within the top 10 military occupational specialties in North Carolina, there are intersections with some of North Carolina's prominent civilian career sectors. Most notably these overlaps are seen in healthcare, automotive, and transportation-related fields, but also appear in growing industry clusters in the state, encompassing aerospace, aviation, automotive, transportation, and logistics. These connections offer promising opportunities for both transitioning service members and the North Carolina job market at large.
The top three private industry sectors benefiting from military support in North Carolina are Construction; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; and Healthcare and Social Assistance. These sectors rely on the in-demand occupational skills of the state's active military personnel as they transition into civilian roles in the future.With 75,000 service members stationed in North Carolina projected to transition out of military service between 2022-2026, businesses across the state stand poised to tap into this skilled talent pool.
Two North Carolinians received awards for their service in support of our state's military and veterans.NCMAC Commissioner ET Mitchell received the individual excellence award for her leadership of the North Carolina Strategic Communications efforts in promoting our North Carolina military.Elizabeth Hartman was recognized by the Association of Defense Communities as the North Carolina Champion for her community leadership in supporting military Veterans.NCMAC Chairman Rodney Anderson presented both awards at a ceremony on December 14th in New Bern, North Carolina.
During this holiday season, we extend warm wishes to our dedicated military members and their families. Their unwavering commitment and service to our nation enable us to cherish traditions during this special time of year.Happy Holidays!*U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams
Wreaths Across America Day is a heartfelt and solemn occasion observed annually in December. On this day, volunteers and communities come together to honor the memory of our fallen heroes by placing wreaths on the graves of veterans in cemeteries across the nation. This act of remembrance serves as a poignant tribute to those who have served our country, ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.
During the North Carolina Defense Summit 2023, panels included information for transitioning service members searching for their next career. Craig Wymer, Hiring Our Heroes Program Manager, presented tips for navigating hiring fairs and networking events effectively.Key takeaways included:
On December 7th, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese forces, marking the United States' entry into World War II. Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who were there, and we pay our respects to the 2,403 American lives lost.Let us never forget the resilience of our nation.*Photo courtesy of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration shows the USS Phoenix anchored in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The USS Phoenix was undamaged by the Japanese attack and was decommissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1946.
National Wreaths Across America Day remembers our fallen U.S. Veterans. Volunteers are invited to sponsor a wreath or attend a wreath-laying ceremony near you. To sponsor a wreath or find a ceremony near you, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org. *U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang
The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity (USAMTEAC) partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) to conduct an operational assessment of three expeditionary dental treatment devices: the Field Portable Dental System (FPDS), the Dental Filmless Imaging System (DFIS), and the Dental Amalgamator. The primary goal was to evaluate how well these devices perform in real-world situations, part of a broader effort to modernize and improve dental care for U.S. Service Members at the front lines.