Today, we honor and remember the incredible sacrifices made by our Gold Star Spouses. On Gold Star Spouses Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who have lost their beloved partners in service to our nation.
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Located near Fort Liberty and other military bases, Moore County is a hub for defense and military support. In 2021, Moore County businesses secured over $19.8 million in prime contracts from the Department of Defense, as reported by the NC Military Business Center.
WalletHub researched cities across the nation to create a list of 100 best cities for veterans to live in.
MatchForce is an avenue for North Carolina businesses to land lucrative government contracts and connect with local suppliers.
North Carolina Veterans Business Association (NC VetBiz) is a member-operated association focused on assisting veterans, veteran professionals, and business owners in North Carolina.
Since 2017, March 29 has been designated as the National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This day was selected because March 29, 1973, was when the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam.
Approximately 6 million U.S.
With the fourth largest active-duty military population and a healthy defense sector, North Carolina attracts top talent from across the nation.
North Carolina boasts a military population of 100,000 strong, and each year, around 20,000 career-ready veterans transition into the civilian workforce.
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load munitions onto an aircraft during a quarterly load competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
Today is recognized by the U.S. Congress as the National Medal of Honor Day. For over 150 years, the Medal of Honor has been the highest military honor in the United States, awarded for acts of bravery, courage, sacrifice, and integrity in the face of danger.