Press Releases

The 2026 Military Child of the Year Semifinalist Recognition Event was held on April 17, 2026, in Jacksonville N.C., honoring the achievements of North Carolina’s exceptional military children. The event was organized by the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) and Operation HomeFront, and hosted by the City of Jacksonville.

Raleigh, N.C. — Around 150 ROTC and JROTC cadets gathered at North Carolina State University last Friday (March 27th, 2026) for the 6th Annual North Carolina ROTC Roundtable 2026, an event organized by the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA).

Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the North Carolina State University ROTC, will host the 6th Annual North Carolina ROTC Roundtable 2026. This event provides a unique opportunity to share best practices, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships that support JROTC and ROTC cadet development, leadership excellence, and pathways to future service.

On February 4th, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) kicked off the “Unlock the Veteran and Milspouse Advantage” roadshow at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Durham.

Fayetteville, N.C.

Media advisory: North Carolina military community childcare roundtable 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Grier Martin announced the department’s recommendation for next steps in providing continuous care for North Carolina’s veterans through the State Veteran Home Fayetteville (SVHF). After reviewing a wide range of options and conducting conversations with stakeholders including legislators to identify the best way forward, Secretary Martin recommends renovating the current state veterans home.

For the third year in a row, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NC DMVA) is taking part in a national initiative Operation Green Light during the week leading up to Veterans Day (November 4th -11th, 2024) and urging everyone to turn their exterior lights green in honor of our servicemen and women.

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Tim Crowley, NCSOS, 919-814-5342Tammy Martin, NC DMVA, 984-292-3255 Ceremonial Urn Cover Donated for Veterans Committal Services Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery will use the urn for memorials and burial ceremonies

After 80 years missing from World War II, U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Robert L. Ferris Jr. has finally returned to his family in New Bern. His remains were laid to rest with full military honors at New Bern National Cemetery today.