North Carolina is home to military installations that support the Nation and serve as economic engines for their local regions.
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Military bases provide a source of income to military personnel and civilian employees who make North Carolina their home. In turn, those families boost the North Carolina economy by purchasing goods and services in the state.
$7.1 billion in federal prime contracts were awarded to North Carolina companies in 2020
Our defense sector provides jobs to thousands of citizens who provide the workforce in building military and commercial use products and services.
Overall, the economic impact model estimates that the military supports roughly 11% of North Carolina's employment.
The military has had a prominent presence in North Carolina over the last century. According to the Defense Manpower Data Center, North Carolina currently has the fourth largest military population.
Our goal is to ensure North Carolina installations remain the location of choice to bring new missions to our state.
We are committed to building installation resilience, which includes partnerships with host communities. Our installations support Army, Marine Corps, Nacy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard missions.