Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) awarded North State Mechanical Inc., Jacksonville, North Carolina, a $13M contract to replace exhaust fans and infrared heaters in a select building at Marine Corps Air Station New River.
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The military includes occupational specialties that correspond to over 100 civilian jobs. Military career experience is directly transferrable in many areas including health, logistics, and management.
Fayetteville State University completed the Survey of Transitioning Service Members in 2022. Over 400 service members throughout North Carolina participated in the survey, and it revealed that 40% planned to stay in NC after separating from the military.
At the 2022 North Carolina Defense Summit, Dr. Kevin L. Griess, Deputy Garrison Commander – Fort Bragg, presented best practices for partnerships in providing road repair and maintenance.
The North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs presented World War II Veteran Cosmas D. Eaglin, Sr, with a certificate of appreciation and the Department’s challenge coin. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, and Mr. Eaglin is one of the original Monford Pointe Marines.
Military spouses have often overlooked heroes with professional degrees that aren't fully utilized with the demands of moving, deployments, or state licensing.
Topsail High School in Pender County becomes the second NC high school to establish a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program. It is the fifth program of its kind in the United States.
More than 10% of businesses in North Carolina are veteran-owned. The success of these businesses feeds into the overall state economy in a positive way.
In 2020, 83 of the 100 North Carolina counties had prime contracting activity. This means that NC companies worked directly with the Department of Defense on a variety of projects, such as research and product development. As a result, the state economy received a boost of $6.1B.
80% of military occupational specialties have a civilian counterpart. From financial budgeting and veterinary providers to emergency responders and electricians, Veterans are already trained in many professions.