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FORT BRAGG, NC, U.S.A 04.04.2022

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston participates in the 82nd Airborne Division Littel Group of Paratroopers (LGOP) range on Fort Bragg, N.C.

(U.S. Army Photo Taken By PFC. Lilliana Fraser)

FORT BRAGG, NC, U.S.A. 08.12.2022

The 82nd Airborn Division is constantly training and ensuring the ability to provide the Nations with ground forces who can deploy, fight, and win anywhere within 18 hours of notification. 

(U.S. Army Photo Taken By SPC. Lilliana Fraser)

FORT BRAGG NC, USA 12.15.2021

U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) 

A CH-47 Chinook assigned to the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade descends during a non-tactical airborne operation with allied jump masters. 

North Carolina's defense sector is an economic resource with an incredible capacity to attract new jobs to our state. 

The North Carolina Military Affairs Commission (NCMAC) aims to make North Carolina the most military-friendly state in the United States. 

18,000 military service members transition to the workforce in North Carolina annually. 

The impact of the military on North Carolina's state personal income is $49.1 billion and he impact on gross state product is $79.7 billion. 

The North Carolina Defense sector provides jobs and economic support to every region of our state. 

Defense is the 2nd largest sector of North Carolina's economy and contributes $66 billion annually. 

Overall, military spending is estimated to support 653,263 jobs within North Carolina, which is roughly 11 percent of North Carolina's approximate 5.9 million jobs as of the year 2022.