With over 18,000 cybersecurity jobs currently available in North Carolina, military spouses are prime candidates to transition into these critical roles. At a recent event, leaders emphasized the importance of cybersecurity for national security and highlighted the valuable skills military spouses and veterans bring, such as mission-driven focus and discipline.
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The North Carolina Military Affairs Commission (NCMAC) provides advice, counsel, and recommendations to the Governor, the NC General Assembly, and state agencies on the State’s military. The Commission promotes North Carolina’s Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserves in America’s defense strategy and the economic health and vitality of the State.
NCMAC's vision is to make North Carolina the most military-friendly state in the United States.
*Photo by Tony Wooten
The North Carolina Military Business Center is hosting a free webinar on August 2, 2024to present best practices for MatchForce. MatchForceis a powerful tool for finding federal contracting opportunities and conducting market research. This comprehensive training will equip you with the skills to automatically match your business to relevant contract opportunities; effectively search and filter the extensive database of federal contracting data; and conduct in-depth market research for prime contractors, subcontractors, and contracting officers.
The 1st Space Brigade integrated space operations into the U.S. Army Special Operations Command's capabilities exercise at Fort Liberty, demonstrating how the Army's space-cyber-special operations forces partnership supports multi-domain operations. Soldiers used a small form factor system to coordinate joint space effects, including providing spectrum awareness and monitoring satellite communication links.
On June 22, 1944, the GI Bill was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The GI Bill provided unprecedented benefits to World War II veterans, including low-cost mortgages, low-interest loans, tuition assistance, and unemployment benefits. From this, millions of WWII veterans obtained college degrees and vocational training, transforming the nation by building a highly-educated workforce and developing the middle class.
The GI Bill continues to open doors of opportunities for veterans.
*DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley
Overall, military spending is estimated to support 6653,263 jobs within North Carolina, which is roughly 11 percent of North Carolina's approximate 5.9 million jobs as of 2020. The military supports a significant number of jobs across various sectors, with 130,952 federal government jobs, 27,583 state and local government jobs, and 494,729 private industry jobs. The Construction sector has the highest number of military-supported jobs at nearly 80,000, while other major sectors include Health Care and Social Assistance, Retail Trade, Professional Services, and Administrative Services.
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that all enslaved people were free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. Juneteenth marks the day that the last enslaved African Americans finally learned of their freedom.
This day became known as Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.
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Family members were offered the unique opportunity to attend "In Their Boots" day at Camp Lejeune. The day allowed families to experience a typical day in the life of their Marine or Sailor. Guests were able to participate in a live-fire range and observed Marines operating an M777 Howitzer.
*U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson
Grier Martin, NC Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs, Kirk Warner and Carolyn Closs, NC Miltary Affairs Commission, received a briefing and tour of the Veterans Life Center (VLC) located in Bunter, NC. The Veterans Life Center is designed to help at-risk 21st Century veterans and prevent them from falling into crisis – chronic homelessness, incarceration, suicide or premature death. The VLC is doing great things to assist Veterans in preparing them to re-enter society. Thank you to John Turner, Executive Director.
Since 1995, the Military World Summer Games have been held every four years, one year prior to the Olympic Games. The event is organized by the International Military Sports Council and brings together military athletes from over 100 nations to compete in a spirit of friendship and sportsmanship.
Charlotte, NC is in the running to host the 2027 Military World Summer Games, if the United States is named the host country. The opportunity to serve as the host city could bring $3 billion in revenue to the state.