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Since 1775, there have been 27 versions of the American flag in use. The Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army in June 1775, and with it, the Continental Colors.​

You are invited to attend the 2023 North Carolina Defense Summit this September! For more information and to register, visit https://defensecommunities.org/regional/north-carolina/
 

Each June 6, we remember the 156,000 Allied soldiers who invaded Normandy, France by air, land, and sea. At the time, this was the largest amphibious assault in history.​

U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 751 carried out live aircraft fire training at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

According to the Defense Manpower Data Center, many individuals who leave the military are still in their prime working age — more than half (53%) of recent separations from active duty were age 30 or younger, and three-quarters (76%) were younger than 40.