What Our NC Military Is Doing – A Spotlight on Our NC Marine Corps
In July, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point completed a live-fire training exercise. These technicians were given multiple scenarios where they had to neutralize and eradicate explosive ordnance and other hazards.
A U.S. Coast Guardsman with a Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) fires at targets across the water during advanced interdiction machine gun boat proficiency training near Bombing Target 9, North Carolina, March 9, 2021. MSRT’s mission is to conduct maritime threat response as a primary force or as part of a United States Coast Guard or interagency adaptive force package.
Labor Day is a great time to support Veteran-Owned businesses here in North Carolina.
According to the Defense Alliance of North Carolina, “North Carolina currently represents nearly 3% (2.95%) of the total businesses in the United States and 3.44% of the total Veteran-Owned Businesses in the United States.10.56% of the total number of businesses in North Carolina are majority-owned (51%+) by veterans which is nearly 17% (+1.52%) higher than the national state average of 9.04%.”
The Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) exists to partner the innovation happening in North Carolina with the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. From the medical field to cybersecurity and beyond, North Carolina is a leader in innovation.
Learn more about DEFTECH at North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office Website
"Army aviation support facility number two, C/1–131 & C/1–126 Medevac conduct hoist training with NC Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (HART) North Carolina Emergency Management at Salisbury, NC Aug. 17th and 18th. Members of HART continue year-round preparation for rescues across North Carolina. Several leaders worked together for this particular training top include Chris Bailey, NC HART manager, Chief Bobby Cooper, Fire Chief for Brevard, NC, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jay Moon of the North Carolina National Guard."
The Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) exists to partner the innovation happening in North Carolina with the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. From the medical field to cybersecurity and beyond, North Carolina is a leader in innovation.
Learn more about DEFTECH at Deftech.com
North Carolina's innovation ecosystem develops innumerable solutions for many challenges our nation's military faces. The TIDE (Technology, Innovation, Demonstration, and Experimentation) program connects the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security with North Carolina businesses and universities to find solutions.
The Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) is available to assist North Carolina tech companies as they maneuver the process of applying for federal funding through DoD contracts. DEFTECH provides free guidance that is beneficial for NC businesses.
Read more about DEFTECH and its services: DEFTECH driving high-tech defense innovation in North Carolina
You are invited to register and attend the 2022 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) in Raleigh, NC, on September 27, 2022, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, at Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612.
This Inaugural Defense Summit presents best practices in advancing North Carolina as the most military, veteran, and defense industry-friendly state in the nation.
U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, prepare a simulated bangalore torpedo during the Sapper Leaders Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. The Sapper Leaders Course provides combat engineer squad leaders with the technical and tactical proficiency required to provide mobility, counter mobility and survivability to infantry company commanders.
*U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy